Interesting story in the Herald how black bin garbage could increase by 44% even though we already get less pick-up since the green bin began.
In winter we definitely see the decrease in use of the compost bin compared to Apr-Oct when our family does yard work. During Apr-oct we fill compost bin regularly each week. Of course yard waste ends up being the filler.
Garbage is down significantly too.
Blue bin is definitely most used in our family and most families from the full or overflowing blue bins weekly.
The idea of some councillors to offset black bin price increases with reducing property tax is somewhat laughable as that promise to decrease will be made up the following tax year most likely.
The other idea I read of giving choice of multiple size bins although interesting likely reduces the economy’s of scale and price to the city / taxpayer increases.
Billing from Enmax issues are already reported in the news not sure we all need other changes they might not be able to handle.
My 2 cents
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