Innovate Waste Solutions Corp.

Food Waste Planning...Often when customers and partners are looking for solutions they get hung up on a single approach to a problem, instead of the 'many arrows in the quiver' approach. In Toronto, particularly in multi-res, it is the segregation of recyclables and organics, and the placement of these materials down a chute, probably with a sorter at the bottom that rules most building design. The challenges of material contamination on the organic waste stream and 'scooge' (liquified waste) on the facilities and operators of these systems cannot be avoided with this prescribed approach. Taking a two pronged approach to food waste like this building in Vancouver, contamination is practically eliminated, and the messy fraction of the food waste is managed though an In-Sink-Erator unit, passing the materials on to a anaerobic digestion facility at the end of the pipe. Holistic waste management approaches, particularly as we head towards higher demands for circular solutions, are needed. Developers and architects should keep this in mind, particularly when most green building standards do not drive nearly enough forward thinking solutions to address future challenges. Reach out to Innovate Waste Solutions Corp. for a comprehensive review of your project, ideally before the plans are finalized! The earlier in the design process the better.

Watch your waste and recycling invoices, particularly if you are currently serviced by major multi-national waste haulers. Bin delivery or removal standard charges can be as high as $300. And 'convenience' fees for paying your bills are on the rise! Interesting times for the waste industry. Be sure to pre-negotiate these terms in your agreements...or keep your options open, while working with the Innovate team to create the best waste services platform available. #costmanagement #wasteconsulting

Several years ago it was decided that all municipal programs in Ontario should accept the same materials to prevent issues like contamination as residents moved or travelled from one jurisdiction to another. Now we have a pilot program recycling one of the most challenging materials in the province, the ubiquitous coffee cup, happening in a single jurisdiction. When you perform audits all over the province you see the challenges of contamination, and a pilot like this will just make things worse, not better. Yes, a material will ostensibly be recycled for this municipal stream in this city, but it will make communicating the limitations of commercial programs within the very same jurisdiction challenging at the very least. Commercial haulers will be forced to charge for contamination of their customer's recycling bins as resident employees misdirect materials. Thinking holistically about waste diversion is an absolute must. And if you are going to fund a pilot, make it a pilot that reduces consumption of this single use material to start with. #wasteaudit #wastereduction #wastediversion #coffeecups #singleuse

Do you operate a multi-residential property in the City of Toronto where you are considering a move away from municipal service to a commercial solution? Before you contemplate this type of change, ensure that you are not also giving up 'grandfathered' access to your property for waste collection that you will likely not get back. If one discontinues services with the City, you will have to reapply basically as if you were a new build, with the same expectations of access that are needed for a new building. Call for some independant point of view before making this change...future proofing your waste management system can require more thorough consideration than a simple cost decision between suppliers. #waste #diversion #GRESB #Recycling #sustainability

Pleased to announce that Innovate is now a member of the Greater Toronto Apartment Association. Fantastic organization that does so much for its' members and the rental community at large...and the philanthropy that emanates from the membership is beyond impressive. Whenever members have a need to 'talk trash', Innovate will be there. Including this Thursday in a webinar discussing the management of Utility Costs. Thanks to Daryl and Kornelija for their help and support. https://lnkd.in/gPHxDgY6

Always fascinated by the fact that one of the most highly used systems in a multires property so often does not get the necessary attention in the development/design phase of a new project. Important features like accessibility, operational efficiency, and the end user experience, all relating to our 5C's of effective waste management should be considered. Seeing this photo, there are some challenges with this waste intake space...challenges which could have been avoided. Make certain that you have an expert in waste systems, operations and the resident experience on your development team. Consultants that simply meet the needs of local municipal waste standards are not equipped with the operational expertise, nor the overall residential building operators point of view, gleaned over 15+ years of working with them side-by-side. #wastemanagement #wastediversion #sustainability #operationalexcellence #costmanagement #wasteequipment #ergonomics

Green bin programs can be challenging, particularly with older multi-residential properties that are not set up with adequate space. Using an enclosure like this can help with secure placement of a green bin, and help both with resident engagement and tracking, along with the prevention of contamination with access control options in place. #5C's #wastediversion #multiresidential #condoliving

Are you a developer of Multi-Res buildings in the City of Toronto? Many don't realize that updates to the Toronto Green Building Standard included a change to TGS1 including the option of a 'no-chute' waste handling platform, as well as 1, 2 and 3 chute options. Understanding the implications of waste chutes, and the opportunities that 'no-chute' buildings create should become a part of the design conversation early in the process of planning a building. Innovate Waste Solutions Corp. has the insight and experience to better understand this option...and if GRESB and Scope 3 GHG management are on your radar screen, your organization should be looking at this. We look forward to the conversation!

The Innovate Waste Solutions Corp. team is thrilled to have the opportunity to 'talk trash' with the members of Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) and beyond about the '5C's' of effective waste management in the world of Multi-Res. See page 40 for the article.