City of Kingston looks to automate curbside garbage collection with standard carts - Kingston | Globalnews.ca
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The City of Kingston is looking to automate the collection of curbside trash and green bins within the next few years, but says the switch will not result in layoffs.

This could be an interesting move. If you’re wondering what it might look like, this video from the City of Guelph is super helpful: Automated Waste Collection

  • shybaldwin@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I think it’s because the city has plans to stop being responsible for recycling collection after the provincial changes happening in 2025

  • tunetardis@lemmy.caEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I wonder why this is limited to regular garbage and compost but not recycling? I guess they’ve gotta start somewhere. With the existing system, the open and relatively shallow blue and grey boxes mean every time there is a windy day, we’re picking up our neighbour’s papers and plastics and vice versa.