City of M.L. encouraging residents to recycle and compost
The City of Meadow Lake said curbside recyling has not only had positive environmental impact, but it might have saved itself money.
Since introducing the program in 2013, the city has paid 30 per cent less in landfill tonnage fees which translates into 30 percent less material sent to the landfill.
“The city is always looking for ways to encourage people to utilize the recycling and compost features,” city manager Diana Burton said. “The theory is that if you’re throwing things that are recyclable into your landfill, you’re shortening the lifespan of the landfill.”
She said the recycling program seems to be working well.