County Looking for Waste Collection Feedback

Monday, 1 April 2024 07:24

You can provide your input on the waste collection schedule, how many bags you can leave at the curb for pickup, and a potential green bin program.

OXFORD COUNTY - If you want to see a green bin program in Oxford County, now is the time to speak up.

The county is looking for your feedback on changes to the curbside collection program, and the potential launch of the green bin program that would collect organic waste.

Residents can fill out the online survey that is live from now until April 30th. Those who fill it out have the chance of winning a backyard green cone or 20 bag tags. You can also submit feedback through a virtual public meeting on April 24th at 6:30 p.m.

Warden of Oxford County, Marcus Ryan comments on how this would impact the county.

"Assessing the curbside waste collection program now allows us to address several legislative, environmental, and program efficiency requirements. It also presents the opportunity to ask residents how potential changes might serve and impact on them. If you want to see an organics or green bin program in Oxford County."

The county's collection program includes garbage collection, blue box recycling, and large items like furniture picked up on special schedules.

For more about the survey, you can click here to fill it out, and learn more about Oxford County's changes to waste collection.

Some future changes to the current program include how often garbage is collected, collection on statutory holidays, collection in urban versus rural areas, limits on how many garbage bags can be set out, and the use of clear garbage bags to ensure recyclable or organic items are not mixed with garbage.

This is all in preparation under Ontario's Resource and Recovery Act.

Other considerations of the county's waste management program show the need to reduce landfill methane emissions to meet Canada’s target in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

You can view the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan online here, to view Oxford County Council's commitment to climate change.