The Morning Rush - Interview with Bill Caroll
June 19th, 2024
June 19th, 2024
It was great talking to Bill Carroll this morning about important issues that affect our community:
April 8, 2022
Here's a few resource for all your recycling needs and information.
Find a Recycling location: https://www.productcare.org/recycling-locator/
Call 2 recycle: https://www.call2recycle.ca/locator/
Recycle my electronics: https://recyclemyelectronics.ca/on/services/residential/
Here's a few resource for all your recycling needs and information.
Find a Recycling location: https://www.productcare.org/recycling-locator/
Call 2 recycle: https://www.call2recycle.ca/locator/
Recycle my electronics: https://recyclemyelectronics.ca/on/services/residential/
March 24, 2022
2022 Household Hazardous Waste Event Schedule
The City of Ottawa is committed to providing residents options for the safe disposal of household hazardous waste which cannot be disposed of through regular waste collection services. In providing events to collect hazardous waste, the City of Ottawa is protecting both the environment and the health and safety of waste collection workers. These events complement existing programs administered by retailers to collect specific types of household hazardous waste material on an ongoing basis.
The City hosts HHW events to ensure hazardous waste is safely collected, transported, and appropriately recycled or disposed of, in compliance with federal and provincial legislation on the handling, transport, and disposal of hazardous waste. Trained and certified waste management professionals plan, manage and execute these events to ensure compliance with all existing legislation. The collection of hazardous waste by untrained, uncertified collectors would be considered a contravention to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347 https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/900347.
In 2021, the City hosted four 1-day HHW events and an extended 5-day event, for a total of 9 household hazardous waste collection days open to Ottawa residents. This year, the Public Works Department will continue to provide collection services for HHW such as corrosive, flammable or poisonous materials, by offering 9 free one-day events from April 24, 2022 through to October 23, 2022. The City has added locations at the Rideau Carleton Casino, the Michael Street Snow Dump, and the Canadian Tire Centre for 2022.
2022 Household Hazardous Waste Event Schedule
The City of Ottawa is committed to providing residents options for the safe disposal of household hazardous waste which cannot be disposed of through regular waste collection services. In providing events to collect hazardous waste, the City of Ottawa is protecting both the environment and the health and safety of waste collection workers. These events complement existing programs administered by retailers to collect specific types of household hazardous waste material on an ongoing basis.
The City hosts HHW events to ensure hazardous waste is safely collected, transported, and appropriately recycled or disposed of, in compliance with federal and provincial legislation on the handling, transport, and disposal of hazardous waste. Trained and certified waste management professionals plan, manage and execute these events to ensure compliance with all existing legislation. The collection of hazardous waste by untrained, uncertified collectors would be considered a contravention to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347 https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/900347.
In 2021, the City hosted four 1-day HHW events and an extended 5-day event, for a total of 9 household hazardous waste collection days open to Ottawa residents. This year, the Public Works Department will continue to provide collection services for HHW such as corrosive, flammable or poisonous materials, by offering 9 free one-day events from April 24, 2022 through to October 23, 2022. The City has added locations at the Rideau Carleton Casino, the Michael Street Snow Dump, and the Canadian Tire Centre for 2022.
Note: Please follow the signage at Tunney’s Pasture for the specific location of the event
Note that event dates are subject to change. The schedule will be updated as needed on Ottawa.ca. Residents are also encouraged to consult the Waste Explorer tool (https://ottawa.ca/en/garbage-and-recycling/waste-explorer) for a full list of items accepted at the HHW events. In addition, the Waste Explorer provides a list of retailers throughout the city that accept household hazardous waste materials at any time, and will continue to be updated as more sites are identified through the adaptation of the Hazardous and Special Products Regulation (ACS2021-PWE-SWS-0004) by producers of household hazardous waste materials.
Public Works encourages members of Council to share the information contained within this memorandum in any upcoming communication with residents as a means of increasing awareness and participation in the program.
Note that event dates are subject to change. The schedule will be updated as needed on Ottawa.ca. Residents are also encouraged to consult the Waste Explorer tool (https://ottawa.ca/en/garbage-and-recycling/waste-explorer) for a full list of items accepted at the HHW events. In addition, the Waste Explorer provides a list of retailers throughout the city that accept household hazardous waste materials at any time, and will continue to be updated as more sites are identified through the adaptation of the Hazardous and Special Products Regulation (ACS2021-PWE-SWS-0004) by producers of household hazardous waste materials.
Public Works encourages members of Council to share the information contained within this memorandum in any upcoming communication with residents as a means of increasing awareness and participation in the program.
March 7, 2022
Today marks the beginning of the Engagement Series 2 (“ES2”) for the Solid Waste Master Plan. Between March 7 and May 8, we will be engaging with people across Ottawa on the short-listed Waste Plan options, as presented in the Solid Waste Master Plan Phase 2 report.
Residents can visit Ottawa.ca/wasteplan to complete our public survey and/or participate in one of our online information sessions and discussion groups taking place between early March and early May. The goal of this engagement session is to hear residents’ perspective on how far, how fast, and at what cost the City should prioritize the implementation of these options.
The engagement series will be promoted using a wide variety of communications and outreach activities such as earned media, online, newspaper and digital bus shelter advertising and e-newsletters. The public survey and many of the promotional materials will be translated in a total of 10 languages, including two indigenous languages. Given the importance of capturing the perspective of residents from all corners of the city, I welcome your support in helping us promote this engagement series.
Here is a link to Engage Ottawa for more information - https://engage.ottawa.ca/solid-waste-master-plan
Should you have any questions about this engagement series, or should you be interested in having staff support a specific meeting or event, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Today marks the beginning of the Engagement Series 2 (“ES2”) for the Solid Waste Master Plan. Between March 7 and May 8, we will be engaging with people across Ottawa on the short-listed Waste Plan options, as presented in the Solid Waste Master Plan Phase 2 report.
Residents can visit Ottawa.ca/wasteplan to complete our public survey and/or participate in one of our online information sessions and discussion groups taking place between early March and early May. The goal of this engagement session is to hear residents’ perspective on how far, how fast, and at what cost the City should prioritize the implementation of these options.
The engagement series will be promoted using a wide variety of communications and outreach activities such as earned media, online, newspaper and digital bus shelter advertising and e-newsletters. The public survey and many of the promotional materials will be translated in a total of 10 languages, including two indigenous languages. Given the importance of capturing the perspective of residents from all corners of the city, I welcome your support in helping us promote this engagement series.
Here is a link to Engage Ottawa for more information - https://engage.ottawa.ca/solid-waste-master-plan
Should you have any questions about this engagement series, or should you be interested in having staff support a specific meeting or event, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
March 1, 2022
Spring is in the air and the annual Cleaning the Capital Spring Campaign will proceed with registration starting March 15th.
With the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions, we are planning a more traditional campaign and will continue to reinforce public health and safety measures as these evolve. Participants can register their cleanup projects by using the online registration form available at ottawa.ca/clean or by calling 3-1-1. The registration form populates an interactive map, showing which locations have been chosen for cleanup projects. Cleanup kits, which include garbage bags and gloves, will be made available for pick-up by registrants at one of seven City of Ottawa facilities across the city.
Key Spring Campaign Dates:
March 15 ..............................Registration opens
April 15 to May 31 .............. Cleaning the Capital spring campaign
April 22 .................................Earth Day 2022
April 30 .................................Registration closes
June 15 ................................ Deadline to submit cleanup reports online
Campaign Success
This year marks the 29th year that the Cleaning the Capital program has been leveraging corporate sponsorship and resident engagement to keep our city clean and green. Cleaning the Capital program staff have delivered atypical campaigns throughout the global pandemic; regardless, nearly 11,000 participants registered 1,150 projects in 2021. Thanks to our city’s dedicated volunteers, as well as your ongoing support and program promotion in your wards and across our city, we look forward to even more successful campaigns in 2022.
Campaign Promotion
A promotional campaign will coincide with the campaign, featuring a refreshed brand (attached) and including:
• City of Ottawa social media;
• Newspaper advertisements – supported by generous donations from media sponsors – as well as public service announcements and news releases;
• Cleaning the Capital logo display on digital screens at City facilities, digital billboards, and digital bus shelters;
• Cleaning the Capital website (ottawa.ca/clean), with helpful information, an online registration form and interactive map;
• Campaign information provided directly to partners, as well as to community groups, organizations, schools, and past participants to encourage participation; and
• Important campaign updates via e-subscription.
Council will be kept informed of all cleanup projects taking place in their wards ward during the Spring campaign through weekly lists beginning April 11. If Councillors would like to receive cleanup kits for their offices’ use, please contact the Cleaning the Capital office at [email protected] or 613-580-2424 ext. 13458.
Spring is in the air and the annual Cleaning the Capital Spring Campaign will proceed with registration starting March 15th.
With the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions, we are planning a more traditional campaign and will continue to reinforce public health and safety measures as these evolve. Participants can register their cleanup projects by using the online registration form available at ottawa.ca/clean or by calling 3-1-1. The registration form populates an interactive map, showing which locations have been chosen for cleanup projects. Cleanup kits, which include garbage bags and gloves, will be made available for pick-up by registrants at one of seven City of Ottawa facilities across the city.
Key Spring Campaign Dates:
March 15 ..............................Registration opens
April 15 to May 31 .............. Cleaning the Capital spring campaign
April 22 .................................Earth Day 2022
April 30 .................................Registration closes
June 15 ................................ Deadline to submit cleanup reports online
Campaign Success
This year marks the 29th year that the Cleaning the Capital program has been leveraging corporate sponsorship and resident engagement to keep our city clean and green. Cleaning the Capital program staff have delivered atypical campaigns throughout the global pandemic; regardless, nearly 11,000 participants registered 1,150 projects in 2021. Thanks to our city’s dedicated volunteers, as well as your ongoing support and program promotion in your wards and across our city, we look forward to even more successful campaigns in 2022.
Campaign Promotion
A promotional campaign will coincide with the campaign, featuring a refreshed brand (attached) and including:
• City of Ottawa social media;
• Newspaper advertisements – supported by generous donations from media sponsors – as well as public service announcements and news releases;
• Cleaning the Capital logo display on digital screens at City facilities, digital billboards, and digital bus shelters;
• Cleaning the Capital website (ottawa.ca/clean), with helpful information, an online registration form and interactive map;
• Campaign information provided directly to partners, as well as to community groups, organizations, schools, and past participants to encourage participation; and
• Important campaign updates via e-subscription.
Council will be kept informed of all cleanup projects taking place in their wards ward during the Spring campaign through weekly lists beginning April 11. If Councillors would like to receive cleanup kits for their offices’ use, please contact the Cleaning the Capital office at [email protected] or 613-580-2424 ext. 13458.
Urging the public to please be responsible with dog waste and park Garbage
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