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Waste Management -Lower Tier Municipality

Learn about the waste management practices in the Region of Peel, including waste audits, equipment standards, and a corporate waste diversion plan. Discover opportunities for waste reduction and increased waste diversion in various facilities and events.

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Waste Management -Lower Tier Municipality

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  1. Waste Management -Lower Tier Municipality Christopher Pyke City of Mississauga MWA Fall Workshop October 2017

  2. Our Setup Region of Peel Population 1,382,000 City of MississaugaPopulation 721,600 City of BramptonPopulation 593,600 Town of Caledon Population 66,500 Parks Recreation Centers Libraries Fire Stations Corporate Buildings Arenas Pools Works Yards Historic BuildingsBanquet HallsTransit Terminals And more

  3. Waste Audits - strategic We needed to know: Type of waste generated in a facility Quantity of the different types of waste generated in a facility Origin of wastes being produced Management policies/procedures that affect waste generation

  4. Waste Audits - strategic

  5. Equipment - standards We needed to know, by facility: Type of waste containers in each facility Quantity of the different types of waste containers in each facility Management policies/procedures and/or budget that will affect standardization

  6. Equipment - standards

  7. Dual Stream Container Organic Stream Container Water Bottle Filling Station

  8. Table 1: Types and # of Waste Containers at Huron CC & Arena Not City approved signage, but staff taking initiative to create own labels Faded signage can cause confusion amongst recycling containers

  9. 4 Year Waste Plan Goal: 75% waste diversion from each facilityA Corporate waste diversion plan will: Guide deeper integration/execution of actions internal divisions Solidify corporation’s commitment to environmental sustainability. Develop consistent practices across service area operations

  10. List Available Resources Capital budget Operational budget Regional funding Sponsorship Federal/Provincial Funding

  11. Overlooked Resource Engagement - Green Leaders Program Led by Environment Division One year commitment One/week, during regular work hours Promote sustainable actions Receive “green” training opportunities Encourage all employees to take actions

  12. MWA Fall Workshop October 2017 Text here

  13. MWA Fall Workshop October 2017 Who /What: Residents/City employees can drop off their unwanted electronics and used clothing at no charge to select City facilitiesWhat’s New: Mississauga Libraries and Friends of the Library to advertise and track materials diverted from landfill through their donation program Where: Mississauga City Hall/Civic Center Mississauga Central Library Iceland Arena Any of our 11 Recreation Centers How: Clothing items will be donated to Diabetes Canada Electronic items will be donated to Ontario Electronic Stewardship Book donations go to Friends of the Mississauga Library System Waste Reduction Week/Spring Cleanup

  14. Earth Market

  15. MWA Fall Workshop October 2017 The increase in events and attendance has transformed Mississauga’s Celebration Square’s waste management demands.To fulfill the City’s world-class green city goal, we will: reduce expenses, maximize waste diversion, and streamline the work involved. Celebration Square aims to demonstrate what a well-planned and effectively executed waste reduction program can accomplish. Specific Opportunity • ATTENDANCE • 156,586 • 2015 270,000

  16. Waste generation: • Type/size/volume of waste • Volume of water bottles • No water fountain or refill station • Inconsistent data available • Waste disposal: • Littering • Incorrect placement/overfilling • Level of public engagement • Waste collection: • Contamination • Control over vendor waste practices • Usage of indoor facilities • Lack of staffing model options and role clarity • Navigation of crowds during events • Continued use of site post-event • Waste removal: • Illegal dumping • Correct size and availability of equipment • Unclear accountability/ownership Specific Opportunity

  17. MWA Fall Workshop October 2017 • Provide a plan for waste reduction at MCS • Measure and increase waste diversion • Measure and reduce contamination • Streamline and communicate the process to the public • Establish a scalable, versatile consolidated waste program • Set basic standards for a clean and waste-free site • Address residents’ concerns regarding waste disposal Specific Opportunity

  18. MWA Fall Workshop October 2017 • 42 Distinct actions identified during LEAN process • Results based on 2/3 of actions currently completed: • 93% reduction in contamination during Ribfest • 97% of visitors surveyed found waste disposal easier with new recycling/garbage bins and signage • Streamlined communication with front-line parks staff: increase in value-added work Specific Opportunity

  19. Specific Opportunity 2014 MCS event contamination rate: 70% 2015 MCS event contamination rate: 2.5%

  20. Other items being reviewed: Water bottle filling stations Dog Waste capture proof of concept Textile capture program Standard “Look and Feel” of waste/litter program Relationship w/ local college/university – waste focus HLRT – street furniture design and placement Upcoming Events - Summer Games 2018 – 55+ Additional Diversion Report Cards Orientation - Employee green kits Update - Obsolete/surplus equipment policy Litter Campaign

  21. MWA Fall Workshop October 2017 Contact information: Christopher Pyke Waste Management SupervisorPhone: (905) 615-3200 ext. 3039Christopher.pyke@mississauga.ca

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