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Learn about the history, implementation, and current status of the Multi-Residential Green Cart Program. Discover the challenges, successes, and evaluation of the program, along with examples and next steps. Join us at the MWA Spring Workshop in May 2018 to find out more!
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Multi-Residential Green Cart Program 200 Buildings and Counting! Melynda Paterson Halton Region MWA Spring Workshop May 2018
MWA Spring Workshop May 2018 Agenda Green Cart History & Implementation Resources Current Status of Program Challenges & Successes Examples Evaluation & Next Steps Questions
MWA Spring Workshop May 2018 History of the Green Cart Single Family Homes - 2008 School program - 2009 Townhouse program - 2009 Apartment pilot – 2010 Multi-Residential program - 2014
MWA Spring Workshop May 2018 Green Cart Implementation 2012-2014 Site Visits 2014 - Green buildings and new builds 2018 –Yellow & Red buildings
MWA Spring Workshop May 2018 Resources Each building receives: Green Carts P&E Superintendent's Guide Compostable Liner Bags Collection
MWA Spring Workshop May 2018 Each unit receives: Notice Kitchen Catcher Compostable Bags Program Information Stickers Information Guide Sorting Guide
MWA Spring Workshop May 2018 Staff Resources Multiple staff assist with implementation process of: Site visits/board meetings Delivery of notices and material Open houses/information session Follow up visit
MWA Spring Workshop May 2018 Current Status Multi-residential buildings: 225 Multi-residential units: 14, 400
MWA Spring Workshop May 2018 Challenges Buy-in Space Contamination Odour & Pests P&E Challenges
MWA Spring Workshop May 2018 Successes! Maintaining relationships Follow up visits Increase in recycling capacity Face time with residents Saving landfill space Making compost!
MWA Spring Workshop May 2018 Recycling Rooms and Indoor Enclosures Set-Up Examples
MWA Spring Workshop May 2018 • MR Audit in June ‘18 • Creative & workable solutions • Targeted P&E • Continue implementation to all 500+ buildings Evaluation & Next Steps
MWA Spring Workshop May 2018 For More Information: Melynda Paterson Waste Management Program Coordinator Halton Region Melynda.paterson@halton.ca (905) 825-6000 ext 8245 www.halton.ca/apartment
MWA Spring Workshop May 2018 Questions?