04-15-2015, 09:37 AM
(This post was last modified: 04-15-2015, 09:49 AM by BuildingScout.)
I think garbage bag limits are feel-good schemes of limited effectiveness. Looking at statistics from similar programs in other cities they have a marginal impact in recycling rates. In contrast the big gains to be made in the RoW are: (1) compulsory participation in recycling schemes for apartments and condos (2) compulsory recycling of commercial waste (3) garbage sorting machines at the land fill to further clean classify the garbage stream.
Over 50% of the waste is commercial and little of it is recycled, particularly organics. That's where the big gains are.
Over 50% of the waste is commercial and little of it is recycled, particularly organics. That's where the big gains are.