1. The goal is to increase the residential waste diversion by 50% from 2009 levels by 2015.
2. Implement a graduated Bag Limit set at:
•4 bags effective January 1, 2011
•3 bags effective January 1, 2012
•2 bags effective January 1, 2013
3. Proceed with an investigation by Administration into the option of a City operated mechanised compostable collection program that would include the purchase of Carts/Touts and associated equipment to determine if the service can be provided more efficiently by City Forces.
4. Implement by City forces or tendered contracted services, a system of a waste collection with options for either a manual and automated, seasonal compostable collection program in addition to weekly manual or automated collection of residential solid waste.
5. Proceed with the development of a business plan for the implementation of a public education and social marketing strategy to be included for consideration in the 2011 municipal budget with a targeted implementation date of March 1, 2011.
6. Proceed in 2011 with the development of a commercial / industrial waste reduction strategy which will include diversion/reduction goals and a public education and social marketing plan.
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