Port Hawkesbury‘s new green bin program is underway.
Nicole Latimer, the town’s new solid waste management coordinator, says green bins were delivered recently; residents in zone 1 had their first pick-up Monday, while those in Zone 2 had their first pick-up Tuesday.
She says it’s a step in the right direction.
Latimer told The Hawk Morning Show 90 per cent of households in the province already have access to a curbside organic waste pick-up.
“I think it’s a little bit long overdue,” she said. “It’s about time that Port Hawkesbury joins them and helps with waste diversion.”
Latimer said it’ll be a gradual shift from black bags to clear bags and green bins.
She said the rules are simple.
“The general rule of thumb is ‘if it grows, it goes’.”
Latimer said a full list was included in the green bins, and is also available on the town’s website.
She said you can use up all your remaining black bags until Dec. 31; after that, everything will have to be sorted.
