Diversion Rate of Recyclable Material

Objective D4: Increase the Diversion Rate of Recyclable Material at all City Facilities

The following actions are needed to complete this objective:

Undertake a corporate waste audit program and develop a corporate waste baseline, reduction targets and monitoring strategy.
Publish waste audit results to City staff as part of a solid waste diversion education campaign.
Install composters or digesters at select City facilities as pilot projects and monitor their success.
Implement a standard recycling program for all City facilities that includes signage, containers and education.
Provide training for facilities staff with respect to any changes in recycling procedures.
Focus reminders and incentive programs on any problem areas.
Encourage contractors and suppliers to make recycled-content products available.
Use savings from waste prevention efforts to offset the costs of buying recycled products in those instances where they cost more.
Continue to promote the use of municipal water.

These indicators show the progress the City is making to achieve this objective:

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