1. Waste Diversion Sharon Fleming City of Toronto Manager, Business Systems and Revenue CFAA Conference - Waste Diversion June 16, 2011

2. 2 Getting to 70% diversion Source Separation Initiative: 1.Source Reduction Initiatives 2.Green Bin Organics in Apartments/Condos 3.Enforcement Mandatory Diversion By-law 4.Volume Based Rate Structure/Billing System 5.New Materials for Recycling 6.Improved Recycling Capacity 7.Reuse/Disassembly of Durable Goods for Recycling 8.Townhouse Collection Mixed Waste Processing: 9.Biogas Composting Facility

3. Billing System Volume- based Solid Waste rates and how it relates to the Getting to 70% Diversion plan Objectives: Funds our diversion programs Provides diversion incentive Encourages behaviour changes 3

4. Solid Waste Management Fees 4 Base Rate Rebate Net Charge $191.30/unit/year $185.00/unit/year $6.30/unit/year Excess Fee Uncompacted (over 1.907y 3 /unit/year) $13.27/y 3 Compacted (over 0.9585y 3 /unit/year) $26.55/y 3

5. What’s included? ¾ 5

6. Other Services Provided Promotion and Education Calendars, stickers, posters, info cards 3Rs Ambassador Volunteer Program In-unit recycling containers E-waste containers Chute Closure Permitting Program 6

7. 2010 Waste Diversion 7

8. Achieving our diversion goals DIVERT MORE pay le $$ 8

9. Comparison of 100 Unit Buildings (Compacted) 9 Building #1Building #2Building #3 Total Waste20 y 3 Garbage16 y 3 6 y 3 2 y 3 Recycling & Organics 4 y 3 14 y 3 18 y 3 Annual Cost$20,235.47$6,391.54$853.97 Cost per Unit$202.35$63.9$8.54

10. Tips to Reduce Costs 10

11. Minimize Garbage Place only FULL garbage bins out for collection Changing garbage bins to recycling bins Use your garbage compactor effectively – Use “safety bar” to keep lids down during compaction Don’t put furniture / bulky items into garbage containers – Arrange for separate collection of “Durable Goods” 11

12. Maximize Diversion Recycle, Recycle, Recycle! Recycle containers in common areas “in-unit” recycle container program Encourage participation in the Green Bin and E-Waste programs Update posters / educational materials at your building Educate the building management / maintenance staff Take advantage of all collection services provided by the City Call City to arrange for waste diversion presentation and/or site visits to assist in waste diversion initiatives 12

13. Contact Us: Solid Waste Management Services Sharon Fleming Manager, Business Systems and Revenue Policy and Planning (416)397-0207 sfleming@toronto.ca 13