Zachary, Central Okanagan Expand Recycling Services Increase Cart Sizes

Several cities are implementing new waste and recycling cart programs to improve sustainability and efficiency in waste management. In Zachary, Louisiana, Waste Management is rolling out new 96-gallon recycling carts starting October 6, significantly increasing recycling capacity from the previous 18-gallon bins; residents must use the new carts to continue recycling service but can keep their old bins without pickup. Meanwhile, the Central Okanagan Regional District in Kelowna is expanding curbside recycling to include flexible plastics and glass containers at no additional cost to taxpayers, switching collection responsibility directly to Recycle BC and contractor E360, which will use new ergonomic trucks to maintain efficient single-pass collection. In Barrie, Ontario, a new automated waste collection program has launched, requiring residents to set out new carts according to specific guidelines, with organics and garbage collection now fully cart-based and manual green bins no longer accepted; business and institutional properties must register for municipal waste services or manage waste independently. These initiatives reflect ongoing efforts across municipalities to enhance recycling participation and streamline waste collection processes while minimizing contamination and operational disruptions.