New Recycling Bins

Niagara Neighbourhood Now fully supports the City of Toronto’s push to increase recycling. We believe that recycling is not only vital in building a more sustainable and responsible city, but that it’s part of a wider movement to make Toronto a leader in environmental action.

Unfortunately, we do not believe the new larger bins proposed by the city are the best option: they do not take the unique living arrangements of those who live downtown into consideration.

In this “city of neighbourhoods” we live close to our neighbours: we have small spaces and limited storage that can’t always accommodate these new larger bins. They require awkward storage (dragging bins through houses) or unattractive containers littering our property.

Niagara Neighbourhood Now’s position is that these bins should be one of several choices rather than the only choice. We should be able to choose between the new larger bins, the current bins, or clear bags – whichever homeowners feel best suits their situation.

Toronto homeowners and Niagara Neighbourhood Now want to do their part for recycling and the environment, and we believe the City should do their part by giving homeowners the opportunity to participate in as many ways as possible.