Good idea? Bad idea? You tell us!

The following resolution about household hazardous waste has been placed on the agenda of Monday's City Council meeting by Ward 2 Councillor Sandra Hollingsworth and her wardmate Susan Myers.

Would you like more alternatives to getting your materials to the Household Hazardous Waste Depot at the municipal landfill site on Fifth Line?

SooToday encourages you to express your favour or disfavour for this initiative, using the poll at the bottom of this page.

Monday's City Council meeting will be livestreamed on SooToday starting at 4:30 p.m.

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Landfill accessibility

Mover: Councillor S. Hollingsworth
Seconder: Councillor S. Myers

Whereas there are individuals within the community who cannot drive due to disabilities which prevent them from being able to dispose of hazardous material at the city’s landfill site; and

Whereas at present the city does not have a process to assist those with disabilities to access the landfill site; and

Whereas it is desirable that city services, wherever possible, enable independent living to all residents; and

Whereas the city has a mandate to eliminate barriers;

Now therefore be it resolved that appropriate staff be requested to report as to options to enable those who cannot safely dispose of hazardous materials at the city’s landfill site, including anticipated costs that may be incurred. The report may consider:

1. options of having 'neighbourhood' hubs that are accessible by this specific group for the disposal of hazardous material
2. working closely with the transit parabus team that currently supports citizens with disabilities for a possible solution
3. consider researching into a limited number of 'pick-ups' for those deemed to have disabilities that cannot drive to the city’s landfill site.

And, further that the report be submitted prior to consideration of the 2019 budget.

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