At the March 4 Bay Ward public meeting, City staff made a presentation to on the City of Ottawa’s Climate Change Master Plan to showcase climate action across the city. Residents were informed about the City’s Climate Change Master Plan and how they as individuals and a community can take action to reduce greenhouse gas…
Part of the City of Ottawa’s Energy Evolution Catalyst Project Program Prototype D TEAM Inc’s Urban Innovation Pods Project Description PrototypeD designed and constructed two innovation Pods which are completely solar powered, off grid buildings used for delivering innovation products and services. The pods are full season units. These Pods benefit from being entirely prefabricated,…
On January 29th, 2020, Council approved the Climate Change Master Plan and its goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 100 per cent – by 2040 as a corporation and by 2050 as a community. The new targets are in line with the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which has called for a 100-per-cent…
We have received a report of organic waste being left out for wildlife at local Parks. We would like to remind residents of the dangers of feeding wildlife: Threats to wildlife animals can become dependent on artificial food sources animals can lose their natural fear of humans and pets, becoming more prone to conflict artificial…
The document is the result of a community event hosted by Ecology Ottawa in collaboration with Diana Ralph (Belltown Community Association) and Lyndee Wolf as part of our Green Infrastructure program in Britannia, Belltown, and Crystal Bay. The ideas and actions shared below represent the views of those in attendance, who want to work toward…
Registration for the annual GLAD Cleaning the Capital Fall campaign is now open. Participants can register their cleanup projects by calling 3-1-1 or by using the online registration form available at ottawa.ca/clean. The interactive map on our website shows which locations have been chosen and allows residents to register their own project. Key Campaign Dates…
Ottawa – Over the past four years, the City has reduced its total corporate energy use by 5.9 per cent, even though the number and size of City facilities has grown by five per cent. On June 18th the City’s Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management received a report highlighting accomplishments under…
Garbage and Recycling Garbage Below are links to information the city of Ottawa provides about garbage and garbage collection. When you enter your address, you can setup a reminder or get a calendar. Curbside garbage collection Report a problem with garbage collection Garbage and recycling collection calendar Waste Explorer Holiday collection schedule Diapers and incontinence…
Using the green bin will become cleaner and more convenient for Ottawa residents this summer. Plastic bags will be allowed as a bagging option for organics in the green bin – such as food scraps, paper towel and tissue, and coffee grinds – beginning July 2. This is in addition to the current options of…