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Leading by Example
Launched Hybrid Pay As You Throw (HPAYT) to encourage higher recycling rates and waste reduction. In just eight months, solid waste decreased by378 tons and recycling increased by 120 tons (Feb 2018).
Established Rain Barrel discount program to enable the community collect and reuse rainwater and reduce stormwater runoff
Banned non-biodegradable plastic bags and polyethylene bags from retail use
Banned plastic water bottles from municipal facilities
Established a Hazardous Waste drop-off center (May - October)
Amended bylaw to require commercial (in addition to residential) property owners to recycle
Partnered with SimpleRecycling to give residents the option to recycle clothing, batteries, and lightbulbs more conveniently