Project Name
Collective Community Special Waste Pick-Up
Objective
Give residents a clear, recurring way to responsibly dispose of hard-to-recycle special waste items.
Location
Manor Park neighbourhood, Ottawa, ON
Timeline
2020-10-01 to ongoing
Contact Information
info@ecocityottawa.ca
obec-evbo.ca
Organization
Ottawa Biosphere Eco-City (OBEC)
Themes
Status
Under considerationTools used
Overview
1. Problem
Residents often struggle with waste items that don't have a clear recycling or disposal method, like worn-out shoes, used batteries, or broken furniture.
2. Action
Signal to the community a monthly or bi-monthly pick-up of special waste items (clothes, electronics, furniture, etc.), set a date and community drop-off location, and gather volunteers to sort and deliver items to the right facilities.
3. Outcome
Less special waste sent to landfill, and a clear, recurring system residents can rely on.
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