The City of Orillia is developing a five-year Waste Minimization Plan and held two public forums to gather ideas and feedback from residents.
The latest public forum hosted by the city's Waste Management Advisory Committee on Wednesday night.
The city's plan will look at ways to reduce waste disposal at the Orillia Waste Diversion Site (landfill) and to improve diversion and recycling programs.
“Orillia has proven itself as a leader in waste diversion and that is largely because of our residents continued participation in the City’s waste diversion programs,” said Mayor Steve Clarke.
Methods that may be recommended for future consideration include:
- Clear garbage bag collection program (with small privacy bags)
- Full user pay for garbage collection
- Setting up new diversion programs
A draft plan will be posted on the city's website in April for public feedback.
The report will then be presented to council in May before it's sent to the province. The five-year plan is expected to be implemented in July.
