Terrebonne, QC
City in Quebec
Canada
Terrebonne, QC plans organic waste collection pilot for multi-family properties
Terrebonne's strategic plan includes the recovery of at least 60% of organic material across all sources by 2025. The collection pilot covers any residential property with at least eight units. The program will begin by January 2023 with plans for citywide adoption in 2024. Terrebonne's focus on multi-family residences will produce data from different property types on waste volume and ideal collection frequency.
Terrebonne, QC
Canada
Terrebonne, QC promotes emergency preparedness in community with Tous à vos trousses initiative
The campaign's website provides a sample checklist for a 72-hour emergency kit. Residents create their own kits and submit photos through the website for entry into weekly drawings. Twelve winners will receive $100 CAD gift cards to local businesses. Tous à vos trousses - All on Your Heels - will continue in autumn 2021 with a multimedia campaign featuring characters like Madame Catastrophe and Mister Sinister.
Terrebonne, QC
Canada
Terrebonne, QC captures full view of municipal assets with mapping vehicle project
Mapping vehicles capture 360-degree images of roads and trails throughout Terrebonne. The two-month initial audit is supplemented by manual inspections by staff and a follow-up audit. Gathered images are added to the city's asset management platform for easier location of secluded areas. The mapping project creates geospatial data for resident-facing mobile apps and internal dashboards used for service improvement.
Terrebonne, QC
Canada