Fauntleroy Church Recycle Drive Attracts 75 Households
Seventy‑five households participated in a twice‑annual recycle drive at Fauntleroy Church on Oct. 3, 2026, organized by 1 Green Planet and coordinator Joel.
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New Jersey Bans 20 Common Items from Landfills
New Jersey’s environmental agencies have banned twenty common items from being placed in regular garbage, effective statewide on September 10, 2026, to protect health and the environment. Residents are asked to follow new disposal guidelines that promote recycling and proper waste handling.
Quebec Overhauls Bottle Deposit Refund System
Quebec's government and Consignaction announced a revamp of the province's bottle deposit‑refund program, first launched in 2023, eliciting mixed reactions from users.
Quebec Reviews First Phase of Consignaction Bottle Deposit System
Quebec has completed its first review of the Consignaction bottle deposit‑refund program launched in 2023, assessing its early performance as part of a province‑wide recycling effort. The evaluation will guide potential refinements and future expansion of the system.
Quebec Dumps 4.2 Billion Deposit Containers Annually
Quebec discards about 4.2 billion deposit containers each year, a volume comparable to filling the Olympic Stadium twice, highlighting the scale of waste from its deposit‑return system.
Quebec Plans Stricter Rules on Ontario Bottle Returns
Quebec announced plans to tighten its container deposit rules, which may make it harder for Ontario residents to redeem empties at Quebec depots. The change aims to ease long lines at collection sites while adjusting how out‑of‑province containers are accepted.
Scarborough Auto Shop Stuck with 1,000 Scrap Tires After Rule Shift
A Scarborough auto shop was ordered by the City of Toronto to clear over 1,000 scrap tires but cannot locate a recycler after Ontario’s tire‑recycling program was revised, leaving the tires stored on the property.
Judge Pauses Montreal's Revocation of AIM Recycling Permits
A Montreal judge has temporarily halted the city’s attempt to revoke operating permits for American Iron & Metal’s recycling plant in Montreal-Est, keeping the facility open while the legal dispute continues.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Montreal's Revocation of AIM Recycling Permits
A Montreal judge temporarily blocked the city’s attempt to revoke operating permits for American Iron & Metal’s recycling plant in Montreal-Est, keeping the facility open while the dispute proceeds through the courts.
Judge Temporarily Halts Montreal's Revocation of AIM Recycling Permits
A Montreal judge issued a temporary stay on July 3, 2026, halting the city’s attempt to revoke permits for American Iron & Metal’s recycling plant in Montreal‑East, keeping the facility operational while the dispute continues.
Judge Pauses Montreal's Revocation of AIM Recycling Permits
A judge temporarily halted Montreal’s revocation of operating permits for American Iron & Metal’s recycling site in Montréal‑Est, maintaining the facility’s operation while the dispute proceeds in court.
Quebec Deposit Agency to Directly Process Glass Bottles
Quebec's beverage container deposit agency will now collect and process glass bottles directly, backed by several million dollars in funding, as the system expands to include wine bottles.
