The yard waste that is collected is turned into compost, some of which is offered to the public for free at Community Environment Days. The City’s yard waste program allows it to divert approximately 90,000 tonnes of yard waste from landfill each year. What happens to green bin waste in Toronto? The City sends the […]
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Why Are Toronto And Chicago Sister Cities?
As Chicago’s closest sister city in proximity, both Chicago and Toronto sit upon the Great Lakes—Chicago on Lake Michigan and Toronto on Lake Ontario. The cities also share a similar topography and population, with Toronto leading with approximately 100,000 more residents. What makes a city a sister city? A sister city, county, or state relationship […]
Where Does Dog Poo Go Toronto?
To help reduce the amount of dog poop and organics ending up in the garbage or recycling, the City of Toronto has installed Green Bins in all dogs off-leash areas and at select waste stations in parks. Does dog poop go in the Green Bin Toronto? Green Bins in Dog Off-Leash Areas The City has […]
Who Collects Toronto Garbage?
Services in the Toronto, Ontario Area. Waste Management has many services available in your neighborhood and throughout most of the Toronto, Ontario area. As one of Ontario’s largest garbage and recycling service partners, we pride ourselves on customer service and environmental stewardship. Who picks up garbage in Toronto? The system in Toronto is referred to […]
Where Do Diapers Go Toronto?
Toronto, Vaughan, York and other regions accept diapers in green bins out of convenience to parents because green bins are emptied weekly whereas garbage and regular recycling is picked up every other week. What happens to diapers in Toronto? The City of Toronto permits diapers in the compost bin, but only the fibre and organic […]
Is Toronto The Big Smoke?
« The Big Smoke » is one of many nicknames that the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada has. One theory states that the name « the Big Smoke » comes from Toronto’s history as an industrial center. Toronto is the most populous city in Canada and the capital of Ontario. Is Toronto known as the […]
What Happens To Green Bin Waste In Toronto?
The City sends the digester solids produced through anaerobic digestion to contractors where it is turned into high quality compost which can be used in parks and gardens. The City gets a percentage of the compost back and gives it out to the public for free at Community Environment Days. What does Toronto do with […]
What Minerals Are In Toronto Tap Water?
Toronto Official Water Report Ion Name Min (mg/L) Average (mg/L) Calcium (Ca) 31.6 33.3 Magnesium (Mg) 8.0 8.5 Sodium (Na) 11.9 15.4 Sulphate (SO4) 23.3 25.2 What chemicals are in Toronto tap water? Water is disinfected by using either chlorine or ozone. Alum or Poly Aluminum Chloride is added to the water to form a […]
Does The City Of Toronto Compost?
The City’s Green Bin program helps keep waste out of landfill by collecting and processing organics into material that can be used to create nutrient-rich compost used to feed and nourish soil. Can I get compost from City of Toronto? Items for Drop-Off & Pickup Free bagged compost (limit of two bags per household, while […]
Does Toronto Have Any Water Issues?
The main issues that face Toronto when it comes to water quality is the pollution of Lake Ontario. Lake Ontario is the main resource used for drinking water and other household uses for the Toronto region. Is it OK to drink tap water in Toronto? Toronto’s tap water is continuously tested, monitored and analyzed to […]