Edmonton ban on disposable items has reduced use of plastic bags and straws: city data

City of Edmonton data shows a marked reduction in disposable waste following a controversial rule enacted in July 2023.
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Edmonton businesses may soon be required to sort waste

Businesses in Edmonton don’t have to recycle or compost — but that could soon change. The city says non-residential sectors generate 70 per cent of waste in Edmonton and half of that is organic waste.

Edmonton’s single-use waste rules unpopular — but working

Edmonton's single-use waste rules were controversial and unpopular when introduced in 2023 — but new data shows the changes are having the intended effect of reducing garbage.
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Bring back weekly trash pickup, say multi-family Edmonton building landlords

Some property-owners are asking Edmonton councillors for the city to pick up trash more often.