Green bin usage down

Dear Editor:

I was delighted to see the Solid Waste News section in the June 5 Advertiser because it confirmed something I have noticed recently – fewer green bin curbside stops, in fact 13.5% fewer stops between 2023 and 2024.

I have noticed fewer bins at the curb on garbage day and have wondered why. Are people composting more? Are people filling the bins so not necessarily putting them out every week? Or is green material going into garbage bags, although that too is down over 10%.

Perhaps the county can shed some light on this. At first glance, it looks very positive.

Lynn Johnston,
Fergus