Abbotsford, BC launched a new fully-automated curbside waste collection program

Abbotsford, BC fully-automated curbside waste collection

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The City of Abbotsford launched a new fully-automated curbside collection program for recycling, compostables, and garbage. Each resident received one 240-litre cart for each of the three waste streams and the ability to upsize or downsize their carts within 90 days. The new automated collection waste trucks are powered by renewable diesel, safer for the sanitation workers, and produce fewer carbon emissions.

Citizen Services Waste Management Automation Recycling

Abbotsford, BC

City in British Columbia

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Curbside Collection Changes Coming in Spring 2021 | Let's Talk Abbotsford

NEW PROGRAM begins April 19, 2021 In 2019, City Council approved the implementation of a new Solid Waste Operations Master Plan which outlined changes to the curbside collection program to align with Council’s 2019-2022 Strategic Plan. This new collection program will

Carts | City of Abbotsford

In 2019, City Council approved the implementation of a new Solid Waste Operations Master Plan which outlined changes to the curbside collection program to align with Council’s 2019-2022 Strategic Plan. This new collection program will see a switch to cart-based fully automated collection system for all three streams of waste: recycling, compostables and garbage.

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New curbside waste carts coming for Abbotsford residents in February - Abbotsford News

Collection to start in April; residents will be able to get larger or smaller carts after 90 days

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