Mandatory Recycling at Apartment Complexes

Idea:

Glass is literally the most recyclable material on earth. WHY are we not recycling glass jars or containers?? I’m fine to take bottles to a bottle depot, but throwing away a perfectly recyclable glass jar in the trash is so irresponsible when we know there’s a better, greener way. There’s only so many jars I can repurpose in my home. The city should partner with local businesses (like Picaroon’s, Greystone, and construction companies) to start a glass recycling initiative across Fredericton and the surrounding areas. Bottles can be recycled to make more bottles for the brewing companies involved, and the construction companies can take the glass aggregate to use for their own projects (like fixing potholes, or whatever).

Staff Feedback:

Thanks for your interest in this topic! About 4 or 5 years ago, the City proposed development of a non-mandatory recycling collection program for multi-unit apartment and condominium buildings. Staff consulted with representatives of the apartment owners’ association on this project but, in the end, Council at that time did not support the proposed program.

However, staff is looking to improve the recycle depot program through the purchase of additional recycle bins, painting and new decals for the bins. We've also begun searching for a second south-side recycle bin depot location.