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The programs' purpose is to reduce the amount of waste shipped to landfills by turning Organic Waste into Compost . The programs collect kitchen and related organic waste (typically including used paper products, pet waste, sawdust, and similar items) using the a waist-high green curbside container, which the programs are named for. The municipality picks up the waste on a frequent basis along with other Garbage and Recycling collecting, and composts it in an industrial Composting facility. While it is true that backyard composting can also serve this purpose, the Green Bin programs are viewed as being more convenient and more inclusive of source materials. GREEN BINS IN CANADA The following municipalities have implemented a Green Bin program:
Compliance Green Bin programs have thus far been optional for residents. Many residents willingly cooperate with the programs. In Toronto, as of March 2006, the program was diverting 100,000 tonnes from landfill each year. In Markham, over 90% of residents put out green bins and blue boxes each week. Including other recycling programs, 65% of waste is being diverted from landfill. In Durham Region, the introduction of the Green Bin in July 2006, coupled with an increase in pickup frequency for other recycleables, has led to a 39% decrease on tonnage sent to landfill compared to July 2005. In all programs, some residents perceive an increase in workload related to garbage handling, and object to the program on that basis. In Durham Region , some residents object to a requirement to use Biodegradable liner bags, which adds a cost to the homeowner that does not exist in Toronto . The Markham and Toronto Green Bin programs allow residents to use regular plastic grocery sacks as liner bags. The following mechanisms are typically used to encourage compliance:
GREEN BINS IN THE UK Green Bin programmes are now common in the UK. Green Bins have been rolled out over the past 10 years to reduce the quantities of biodegradable waste contained in the black bag in response to the Landfill Directive . In the UK green bins do not generally include the collection of kitchen waste as this would require the Biodegradable Waste treatment facility to be more highly engineered to meet the requirements of the Animal By-products Regulations . SEE ALSO
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