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Follow on Google News | Winnipeg Boosts Waste Diversion 55% and Increases Recycled Materials with Emterra EnvironmentalWinnipeg’s waste diversion performance reaches all time highs after implementing a new collection and diversion plan operated by Emterra Environmental, shedding its reputation as a recycling laggard.
By: Emterra Group - Emterra Environmental In 2011, Winnipeg was diverting only about 18% of municipal waste collected from its main landfill, a rate that lagged municipalities across the country. Fast forward to 2013 after implementing a new cart based recycling program with Emterra and city officials claim the diversion rate has jumped to 28% - a 55% improvement and all time high. Emterra operates the cart based recyclables collection system and a cutting edge, state-of-the- Second, Emterra’s Material Recovery Facility (MRF) – dubbed “Dream MRF” by Canada’s Solid Waste & Recycling Magazine (Sep-Oct 2012) – is delivering. Emterra’s MRF employs advanced sorting technology, which translates into improved separation of recyclables by type. These sorted materials become commodities that are sellable, rather than waste destined for landfill. More materials collected plus more of that material diverted is the recipe for the City of Winnipeg and Emterra’s success! The positive environmental benefits of the program and deployment of technology doesn’t stop here. Emterra has deployed the largest cold weather capable refuse collection fleet globally in Winnipeg. The fleet of over 60 compressed natural gas vehicles (CNG) service the recycling, yard waste, and garbage collection needs of Winnipeg. CNG vehicles are a clean alternative to fossil fuel powered vehicles, further contributing to a sustainable environment. The City of Winnipeg and its residents are acting on a challenge to considerably reduce their impact on the environment, and succeeding. Teaming with Emterra and its advanced waste management technologies, the City’s success has likely just begun. Emterra Group (http://www.emterra.ca/ End
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