Town of Banff

Resource Recovery

Divert your organics away from the landfill. Town of Banff Photo

One of Council's main priorities for Banff in 2010 is to divert waste from the landfill.

Council direction:

In 2010, Council will implement a resource recovery utility and associated improvements to maximize commercial recyclables diversion, including organics.

What's happening:

A new fee will be charged for commercial waste pick-up and disposal.  Commercial operators will not pay a fee for pick-up and disposal of sorted recyclables.

Updates:

• A report on waste utility options was presented  to Council at the June 8 meeting.
• Test billings are being designed for piloting in 2010.
• A 4-phase communications plan is under review.  Phase 1 tactics, which cover "awareness and education" are now being implemented.
• Pick-up route evaluation is underway, and bin locations are being identified and evaluated.  Monitoring and adjustments will continue through 2010.  Business will be provided with options for bins.

Council is holding several workshops to decide on further direction for this program.

Consultation with affected stakeholders started in July 2010.

Council will receive a progress report at their August 16 regular meeting.