sidler- spring workshop 2016 presentation final [compatibility
TRANSCRIPT
The Blue Box Program and
LCBO Bottles…
The Blue Box Program and
LCBO Bottles…
Stephanie SidlerChair, MWA MOC
Committee
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What is deposit return?
Retailer
Consumer
Collection DepotConsolidation
Supplier
ContainerContainer
ContainerContainer
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Incentivizes recycling
Reduces Litter
High Value Recyclables
Reduced Waste to Disposal
Benefits of Deposit Return
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Downsides of Deposit Return
Creation of dual systems
Logistical issues
Inconvenient
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Beer Store – deposits since 1927
February 5, 2007 - Ontario government began collecting and refunding deposits on all
alcohol containers
How did we (in Ontario) get to where we are today?
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Sales Locations vs. Redemption Locations
An Evolving (and growing) NetworkAn Evolving (and growing) Network
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Number of Returns Since 2010
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How Much Deposit Return Remains in the Blue Box?
• Varies by municipality• Seems higher in areas
where there is less return infrastructure (convenience)
• SO numbers show that the amount is between 1-2% of the entire recycling stream
What’s the problem?What’s the problem?
Commodity Value
Issues in the recycling system
Per Capita Allowance in the Datacall
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• “What, if anything, has your municipality done with alcoholic beverage containers?”
2015 MWA Informal Survey asked:
What are municipalities doing?
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What Can We Do to Reduce the Amount of Deposit Return?
• Partner with charities• Bottle drives• Promote ‘Bag it Back’ in our
P&E• Beer Store Bottle Drive for
Leukemia #bottledrive2016 • South Australia:
http://www.epa.sa.gov.au/environmental_info/container_deposit/testimonials
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Depot Return Programs
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Many Happy Returns: An Ontario Success Story
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Thanks!
Stephanie SidlerCity of Vaughan
[email protected] ext. 6309