Monday, February 3, 2014

Kenora Lags Behind In Recycling Effort

It's not bad, but it could be better.

Ontario Waste Diversion says in 2012, Kenora residents recycled about 29 per cent of all residential waste that would have ended in landfill.

Chief Executive Officer Michael Scott says it's not surprising to see.

Scott says increased education and development of depots for such things as electronic equipment can help drive up the numbers.

Rates for other communities - population - rate
SIOUX LOOKOUT - 5,251 33.19%
DRYDEN - 7,617  30.25%
KENORA - 15,965 29.11%
MARATHON - 3,070 20.86%
FORT FRANCES - 7,952 20.10%
ATIKOKAN - 2,959 15.39%
RAINY RIVER FIRST NATIONS - 14.25%