Leaf and Yard Waste Collection on Hold

Curbside pick-up of leaf and yard waste has been suspended until further notice. Continue reading to find out why and what you can do to dispose of your leaf and yard waste.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Curbside pick-up of leaf and yard waste was suspended on March 24th, 2020 until further notice.

As we are heading into warmer spring weather when we are all outside tidying up our lawns and property, we recognize that the suspension of leaf and yard waste pickup is a major inconvenience for Ward 8 residents.

We are sincerely sorry for the inconvenience, continue reading below…

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Let’s Talk About Waste!

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

From January 7 to February 7, the City of Hamilton is hosting an online survey to gather your opinion on the City’s current Waste Management Program as well as your input on the future direction of waste minimization over the next 25 years.

For more details, please continue reading below…

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Ward 8 Councillor John-Paul Danko Moves To Include Internal Bid and Bi-Weekly Landfill Waste With Next Collection Contract

Hello, Ward 8 Neighbours!

Today, Ward 8 Councillor John-Paul Danko introduced a motion for an internal City of Hamilton bid and the inclusion of an option for bi-weekly landfill waste collection to be included with the next City of Hamilton waste collection contract.

Councillor Danko’s motion was included on today’s Public Works Committee agenda as a Notice of Motion and will be debated for a vote at the next Public Works Committee meeting on November 18th, 2019.

For more details, please continue reading below.

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Hamilton Moving Towards a Zero Plastic Waste Plan

Hello, Ward 8 Neighbours!

On Monday, May 13th 2019 Councillor Nann put forward a motion for Hamilton to move towards a Zero Plastic Waste Plan. The City of Hamilton’s ability to accept specific plastics and other recyclables was significantly impacted by global markets, forcing formerly recyclable items like black plastics and polystyrene foam into landfill and the environment. Continue reading “Hamilton Moving Towards a Zero Plastic Waste Plan”

Councillor John-Paul Danko