Residential Zero Waste Challenge and Curbside Recycling Pilot Project
The City of Terrace and the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine have teamed up to offer up to 200 residents on selected routes a unique opportunity to be part of a Zero Waste Challenge.
This Pilot Project was launched in response to requests by many residents for a City-sponsored recycling service and for intensified efforts to reduce waste going to local landfills. The objectives of this project are to:
1. Evaluate participation levels and volumes diverted from landfill based on different recycling service levels (i.e. weekly, bi-weekly, sorted and co-mingled).
2. Evaluate willingness of residents to compost on their property based on level of support provided (technical, financial and educational).
3. Test residential response to water conservation and green shopping education.
4. Determine most effective communication tools for zero waste education and services.
For further information, please take a look at the documents posted on this page.
Project Milestones
October 16, 2010 Project launch.
November 24, 2010 Project Update to Plan Monitoring Advisory Committee.
November 28, 2010 Build a Composting Bin Workshop.
December 1, 2010 Winter Composting Workshop.
December 10-11 Green Shopping Workshops at the Terrace Christmas Fair.
January 15, 2011 Interim Report.
February 16, 2011 Final week of recycling service.
March 30, 2011 Final Report.
Common Questions
What's New & Updated
Beyond Recycling
Zero Organics to landfill, Local end market development, and more Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) services. Learn more about the RDKS Solid Waste Management Plan here.
