The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Waste Management Advisory Committee Meeting

WMAC2024-02
Meeting to Commence at 2:30 p.m.
Weldon Room
City Hall
26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8
Members:
  • Councillor Dan Joyce
  • Councillor Pat Warren
  • Chris Appleton
  • Brian S. Junkin
  • Julia Taylor
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1.
Call to Order

 

C. Appleton called the meeting to order at 2:32 p.m. Members J. Taylor and Councillor Warren were in attendance. 

Manager of Environmental Services D. Kerr, Regulatory Compliance Officer K. Pantaleo, Director of Public Work B. Robinson and Administrative Assistant S. McKillop were also in attendance

Absent: B. Junkin and Councillor D. Joyce

2.
Adoption of Agenda

 
  • WMAC 2024-07
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByJ. Taylor

    That the agenda be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

3.
Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

4.
Approval of the Minutes

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - Waste Management Advisory Committee_Feb14_2024 - English.pdf

Waste Management Advisory Committee Meeting, February 14, 2024

  • WMAC 2024-08
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByJ. Taylor

    That the Minutes from the Waste Management Advisory Committee Meeting of February 14, 2024, be received and adopted.

    Carried

5.
New Business

 

5.1
SSO (Source Separated Organics)

 

D. Kerr advised the Committee that a report was presented to Committee of the Whole March 5, 2024 with recommendations to implement a phased roll out of the Source Separated Organics program.  Councillor Warren motioned at the Committee of the Whole for all four Urban areas to be included as opposed to one.  The Committee had questions regarding the collection options and bin designs.  There were discussions between Staff and the Committee about the options.  Once a Council resolution is determined this will be discussed further at the following Waste Management Advisory Committee meeting.

5.2
Diversion Program Update

This item has attachments. 
1.Diversion 2024.pdf

K. Pantaleo provided a slideshow presentation with the 2023 diversion rate.  C. Appleton had requested a breakdown of revenue versus landfill space savings on each diversion program.  Staff will provide the information for discussion at a future meeting. 

The Committee discussed and congratulated on City of Kawartha Lakes for being recognized as a 2023 Leader in Sustainability for battery recycling from Call2Recycle Canada through the Landfill Household Hazardous Waste program. 

D. Kerr advised that Leaf & Yard pick up has expanded to include multi-residential units and mobile home parks.  Textile collections has been running smoothly and the Vendor has set up a direct line for Kawartha Lakes residents. 

K. Pantaleo reviewed the tonnages for mattresses and reminded that mattresses are banned from all other landfill sites within the City except Lindsay.  Tonnages were the same for 2022 and 2023 but quantities were less in 2023.  This could be attributed to mattress sizes or materials used (dense foam).

As of April 1, 2024 the Bulky Plastics program will have a new contract with a different Vendor.  It was previously GFL and now Miller will process the material.  Continued staff training is essential to the growth and success of this program to meet the 10% increase on the 2024 Work Plan. 

K. Pantaleo noted we plan to reach out to other Municipalities for program ideas on the Re-Use program.  This is an aspect of the 2024 Work Plan.

5.3
Waste Strategy 5 Year Plan

 

2025-2029

D. Kerr advised that an RFP for the Waste Strategy is in the works and that it will be posted soon. Staff are currently refining the scope of work and this will  include that the Consultant attend a Committee meeting.

 

6.
Adjournment

 
  • WMAC 2024-09
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByJ. Taylor

    That the Waste Management Advisory Committee Meeting adjourn at 3:53 p.m.

    Carried
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