Regarding the proposed…

Regarding the proposed changes, I do not agree with “ITEM 2: Remove Planned Expansion for Multi Residential Buildings, Schools, and Specified Long-Term Care Homes and Retirement Homes”
The expansion of recycling is an important aspect of the program and should not be delayed.
It is unreasonable to think that a brand new facility in a municipality would not have any recycling. This is a step backwards.
At the very least, please move forward with adding recycling to all public institutions starting in 2026.

Similarly, there is no need for “ITEM 4: Remove Expansion of Public Space Collection.” While I understand there can be contamination, perhaps a can/bottle shaped collector would be an alternative. Perhaps it could be phased in, rather than eliminated entirely.
Overall, I would like to suggest that implementing a deposit-return system for non-alcoholic beverage containers would be worth reconsidering to help to meet the targets. See link at https://canadianbeverage.ca/news-media/press-releases/new-report-finds-…

I do not agree with “ITEM 6: Allow energy recovery to count toward diversion targets” --- the burning of “non-recyclable” plastic packaging in waste incinerators and cement kilns is not and should not be considered towards meeting producer recycling targets.

Regarding “ITEM 7: Consider the best ways to ensure collected materials are sent for processing”, please do amend the regulation to clarify that all collected materials must sent to a registered processor and not directly to a landfill.