Wednesday May 6th, 2015 – 10am
Posted May 6, 2015 11:16:54 AM.
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10:00 – LRT design
Danielle Bury, Rapid Transit planner, ION Division
Berry Vrbanovic, Mayor, City of Kitchener
Designs for all 19 Light Rail Transit stops have been unveiled, and the region is hoping you will give your input. Each stop includes a recommended anchor wall, which is made of stone, ceramic or glass. All the materials are being used due to their aesthetics and durability. Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic will weigh in on the new designs shortly – but first we hear from Danielle Bury, Rapid Transit planner with the ION Division. She spoke with 570′s Sydonie Eggett. There are two upcoming public consultation meetings where residents can give their input. In Waterloo, Wednesday May 20th at Knox Presbyterian Church from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. n Kitchener, Thursday May 21st at The Region of Waterloo Administrative Headquarters from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
10:30 – Waste management
Cari Rastas Howard, Project Manager, Waste Management Programs, Waste Management Division, Region of Waterloo
More public feedback is needed for regional residents – this time, it’s about waste. The Region of Waterloo did a waste survey back in December and have now developed new curbside collection options. They’ve been presented to council – and you can have YOUR say – before a final decision is made, possibly by the end of the month.
Option 1: Bi-weekly Garbage Collection
– Four garbage bag limit per bi-weekly collection (potential to reduce to three bags
– Unlimited weekly blue box and green bin collection;
– Bi-weekly yard waste collection (April to November);
– Bi-weekly appliance and bulky item pick-up, three item limit;
– Existing special and downtown business services; and
– Bag tag program
Option 2: Weekly Garbage Collection
– Two garbage bag limit per weekly collection (potential to reduce to one bag);
– Unlimited weekly blue box and green bin collection;
– Bi-weekly yard waste collection (April to November);
– Bi-weekly appliance and bulky item pick-up, three item limit;
– Existing special and downtown business services; and
– Bag tag program
Cari Rastas Howard, Project Manager for Waste Management Programs at the Waste Management Division joins us now. She says Option 1 is preferred by staff as it is anticipated to provide the greatest opportunity to both maximize diversion from landfill as well as result in net cost savings.
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