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150013

Commenting on behalf of

Township of Southgate

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Allow the Minister to order RPRA to gather information from specified parties  Support the amendment enabling the Minister to direct RPRA to gather cost data from specified parties, that data be used to enhance program fairness and transparency. 2 Enable regulations to Read more

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150236

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Individual

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The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) welcomes the Ministry’s recognition of opportunities to improve efficiency in blue box collection by better integrating small businesses, particularly those Read more

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150251

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Individual

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While good in theory, these changes seem to be causing confusion and likely more costs for municipalities -- both of which are recurring themes with this gov -- and less effective recycling. Saying the words 'transparency' and 'accountability' in all amendments does not make them true. Read more

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150402

Commenting on behalf of

The Corporation of the Township of Strong

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The Township of Strong appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on ERO #025-0536 regarding the proposed amendments to the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016 (RRCEA). Read more

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150405

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Individual

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1. Service to more multi-residential buildings: Since multi-res buildings are sources of residential blue box materials, the Province should not eliminate the requirement for producers to service buildings not currently serviced by municipalities. Read more

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150695

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Individual

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The Resource Recovery and Circular Economy MUST NOT be delayed! I am appalled by manufacturers being allowed to use black plastic when black plastic is NOT recyclable, e.g. take out containers - make consumers bring their own from home or switch to cardboard or aluminum. Read more

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150733

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Individual

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Inflexibility for rural depot recycling is leading to more cost, less efficient processes and loss of convenience. Buy in for recycling is linked to convenience. If less convenient for blue box and special waste it will end up in the landfill. Read more

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150813

Commenting on behalf of

The Township of North Glengarry

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1. Amendment Fails to Advance Circular Economy Goals The amendment does not help achieve a true circular economy. It relies on municipalities to provide waste collection for small businesses and organizations, subsidizing large corporate polluters. 2. 'Polluter Pays' Principle Undermined Read more

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150824

Commenting on behalf of

The Corporation of the City of Greater Sudbury

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The City of Greater Sudbury appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the proposed amendments to the Blue Box Regulation (ERO #: 025-0009) and the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016 (ERO #: 025-0536). Read more

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150826

Commenting on behalf of

City of Guelph

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Please find attached the comments from the City of Guelph regarding the proposed amendments to the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016, as well as related amendments to the Blue Box Regulation (ERO 025-0009). Read more