Dear Ward 24 Residents,
Did you know that the City of Toronto manages over 900,000 tonnes of waste per year? October 21-27 is Waste Reduction Week in Canada and it’s a good reminder of the many ways we can reduce waste to minimize the amount of garbage going to landfill. The City of Toronto has many great resources and ideas to help you reduce your waste footprint.
- Donate – Clearing the clutter? Give items you’re not using anymore such as books, clothes and toys a
new life through donation. See the map
of non-profit organizations that accept used items.
- Borrow / Share – Need a tool, camping gear, toys or
games? Check out the Toronto Tool Library instead
of buying new. The library has many of
these items available for you to borrow.
- Swap – Interested in reducing your clothing
footprint? Organize a swap with friends or
attend one of the many swap events happening in the city. Learn other ways to
become a sustainable
fashion citizen.
- Repair or Repurpose – Something broken? Extend the life of items like clothing, bikes, appliances and electronics through the one of Toronto’s community reduce and reuse programs.
More ways to reduce waste at toronto.ca/reduce-reuse
Consultations on Reducing Single-Use & Takeaway Items
Have your say on how to reduce single-use and takeaway items in the City of Toronto. Take the online survey today!
A single-use or takeaway item is any product designed for a single use after which it is disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics). Typically, these products are not designed for durability or reuse. Examples include plastic bags and takeout containers.
Your feedback will be used to develop a final Single-Use and Takeaway Item Reduction Strategy for Toronto that will be presented to City Council in the first half of 2020.
Have your say on ways to reduce single-use and takeaway items in Toronto. Take the survey before November 4 at toronto.ca/single-use #haveyoursay #singleuse
We want to hear from you! Take the survey on single-use and takeaway items before November 4 at toronto.ca/single-use #haveyoursay
Get the TOwaste App
Never miss recycling or garbage day again! Download the City’s TOwaste app on your smartphone or tablet to get access to collection schedules, the Waste Wizard search tool and information about where to find the nearest donation location or City Drop-off Depot.
All my Best,
Paul