We are planning the 2013 spring clean up along the Trans-Canada Trail, this Saturday April 20, 8:30-10am We will be meeting at Speedvale Ave. on the Trailhead and working our way south to Goldie Mill. City staff will be providing gloves and bags and disposal of the garbage. We are coordinating our efforts with the […]
Category: Takin’ out the Trash
garbage cleanup
The email followed a clean up effort by city staff. THANKS for taking care of this and please pass along my thanks to Staff. Nobody can say we don’t have “responsive” government. Another reason why Guelph is such a great place to live! PS
Letter to Editor re Christmas Tree Collection
How can this City justify calling itself “GREEN”? They now encourage residents to use fake Christmas trees. Artificial trees are the most abusive products- -a non- Canadian product manufactured (mostly in China) using non-renewable fossil fuels, consuming massive amounts of energy, water and mining resources, replaced about every 4 years, 100% non-biodegradable. A REAL tree […]
Christmas tree drop off replaces curbside collection service
At the end of the holiday season, residents are asked to bring Christmas trees to the Waste Resource Innovation Centre for disposal, free of charge. This follows Council’s decision to reduce operating costs by eliminating the City’s Christmas tree collection service. The decision was made during the 2013 budget process, and will reduce the operating […]
green cart liners
i would like to express my opinion on the liners. i can’t really comment on the new bin system yet as my neighbourhood does not receive until 2013. i think it’s a good idea what the city is trying to do i guess we will see when winter hits with all the snow banks. all […]
Compostable Bags
Please review the attached letter relating to compostable bags. KS 2012 11-19 C of A Amendment Objection Bags
City of Guelph compost organic waste collected in readily biodegradable organic bags.
Please be advised that I object to the application by the City of Guelph to amend condition 45(4)(d) of CofA-A170128 that would permit the site to compost organic waste collected in readily biodegradable organic bags. I have provided below, some concerns and responses from the City through correspondence and discussions at Public Liaison Committee meetings. […]
Concerns about new Guelph Garbage and Recycling
I am writing to express my dismay and displeasure about the new garbage carts that were delivered recently to our address. My major concerns are: 1. Storage: The garage would seem to be the obvious place. We have a double garage with two vehicles, so no matter where we try to put the three carts, […]
Organics facility not source of latest odours, according to City of Guelph report
Guelph Mercury October 29 Malodorous emanations in the early start-up phase of Guelph’s new organic waste processing facility appear not to have recurred. Despite nine smell complaints being received by the Ministry of the Environment since Feb. 13 of this year, and linked to Guelph’s Waste Innovation Centre – all of them coming within the […]
Summary of MOE Odour Survey for 110 Dunlop Drive and surrounding Area
The Ministry of Environment (MOE) conducted an Odour Survey for 110 Dunlop Drive and surrounding areas from July 9 – August 17, 2012. This document is attached above for your review and will be posted on the City’s webpage. Additionally, this document was shared last night with the Organic Plant Public Liaison Committee. The following is summary of the MOE “ Conclusions ” section : ·The Ministry has received a total of 9 […]