Former Ward 2 City Councillor Dan Moziar, offers his perspective on the organics presentation held in Council Chambers October 29, 2007. A number of organic technology providers participated in Monday’s meeting, each giving a 10 minute presentation about its proposed technology. Options included rebuilding the composting facility using the same technology (aerobic composting in channels), […]
Category: Takin’ out the Trash
Organic waste technology providers present options
A special Council meeting will take place Monday, October 29, giving Council and community members the opportunity to learn more about the potential organic waste technologies being considered for Guelph. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers, City Hall.
Off-leash areas & fluorescent bulbs disposal
This past May, I wrote to all of you (and a letter to the editor of the Guelph Mercury) about my concerns regarding the mercury contained in compact fluorescent bulbs. One of my chief concerns was in respect to safe disposal. This past week, I read that the City has made specific arrangements for disposal […]
Confused columnist
The Mercury: I have just recently reviewed Saturday’s column by Mr. Gerry Barker. Mr. Barker appears to be offering an interpretation of the events relating to the contested council seat in Ward 1 that differs from the facts reported in your newspaper. Perhaps you could offer a clarification as to the Mercury’s position of the […]
City expands hazardous waste drop-off to include CFL’s
The City of Guelph now recycles fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent lamps (CFL), and has expanded its household hazardous waste drop-off program to accommodate the new recycling initiative. Residents can now dispose of their fluorescent tubes and CFL bulbs at the Household Hazardous Waste Depot, located at the Waste Resource Innovation Centre.
SUBBOR decision in City of Guelph’s favour!
16 Million reasons to celebrate! The SUBBOR decision has been issued and the City of Guelph was successful in it’s position. Despite desperate proclamations during the dying days of the recent municipal election and the current editorial ramblings of the casualties of 13/11, the City of Guelph was indeed correct in it’s dealings with SUBBOR. To review […]
Cleaning up the downtown
The following article appeared in the June 28 edition of the Guelph Mercury: Late-night bars, restaurants may be asked to pony up as city looks for ways to recoup cleanup, policing costs When Stephanie Schmalz walks to her clothing store on Saturday mornings, she often discovers the grubby results of downtown partying.
CFL disposal in Guelph
Thank you so much for your response to our concern regarding the compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL). Regarding their disposal, our concern mostly lies in the fact that there will be people (more than we’d like to think, I believe) who won’t be bothered taking the time to line up at the Hazardous Waste Depot with […]
Tony Leighton writes on the first 6 months of this Council
The following editorial appeared in the May 12th edition of the Guelph Mercury. We appear to have voted in real leaders this time It’s time for some shameless cheerleading. Lots of people think one government is pretty much like any other, and voting doesn’t matter much. Guelph’s new city council has already proven them wrong. […]
FAQS on CFL’s
Many of you have expressed concern about the use and safety of compact florescent light-bulbs (CFL). The following attachment may answer some of your frequently asked questions (FAQs). Information on CFL’s