Removing organics from the garbage is a key waste diversion strategy in Durham Region and has helped to achieve over 50 per cent diversion. Currently organics are managed through yard waste collection, Christmas tree pick-ups and the Green Bin program.
In 2008, Durham Regional Council set a target of 70 per cent diversion. In 2018, our diversion rate was 64 per cent.
To continue to work towards 70 per cent diversion, Durham Region will be constructing a Waste Pre-Sort and Anaerobic Digestion facility to manage the organics from the Green Bin program, multi-residential buildings and from the garbage.
Currently, a siting study is being undertaken to determine locations that meet specific criteria within the Region. As well, public consultation will be completed prior to deciding on a site.
Waste Pre-Sorting and Anaerobic Digestion Facility - Draft Siting Report
Submit comments by March 20, 2020.
Public Information Centre - February 27, 2020
Submit comments by March 20, 2020.
Questions? Contact us by email.
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| Where will a Waste Pre-Sort and Anaerobic Digestion facility be located? |
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Six potential candidate sites are being evaluated to identify the most suitable location for this facility:
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In addition to diverting organics that are sorted from the waste stream, other benefits include:
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| Where will the waste come from? |
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We will accept garbage and source separated organics collected from the Regions eight municipalities: Oshawa, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Clarington, Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge.
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