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City garbage initiative aimed at students

Written on September 17, 2018. Posted in News.

The City of Kingston is reaching out to students in the University District to reduce street garbage. Solid Waste Operations and bylaw enforcement will be in the area on Sept. 17, 18, 24 and 25, between 5 and 8 p.m. “The purpose is to be available to see residents at the time they are setting waste...

Trash talking

Written on September 18, 2012. Posted in News.

As some students learn to adjust to the city’s new one garbage bag limit, others are struggling to conform to the bylaw. The bylaw came into effect on Sept. 10 and states that any home with access to a green bin can only put out one untagged bag for pick-up; additional tags can be purchased at 17...

Too little, too late

Written on July 31, 2012. Posted in Editorials.

Kingston’s new garbage bag policy is helping to move the City in a more sustainable and environmentally-conscious direction, but without adequate student consultation, the bylaw lacks crucial concessions to accommodate students. The City’s aim to reduce waste is an honourable one, but for those who...

Council passes one garbage bag limit

Written on July 29, 2012. Posted in News.

A new city bylaw limits each household to one garbage bag per collection day. The bylaw was passed 7-6 at City Council on July 17 in its first reading and was put forward in order to encourage recycling and limit household waste. A third and final reading is scheduled for Aug. 14. The hope is that...

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City garbage initiative aimed at students

Trash talking

Too little, too late

Council passes one garbage bag limit

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