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Committee approves by-law review work plan
On August 29th, the City’s Community and Protective Services Committee approved a by-law review work plan. Over this Term of Council, the City would review 34 by-laws or by-law projects. The Committee approved a work plan that includes reviews of waste collection, rental accommodations, clothing donation boxes, vacant buildings, designated spaces for street food vendors…
Waste Explorer – What bin?
If you don’t know which bin to put an item in use the city’s Waste Explorer.
What’s the difference?
Many people believe using biodegradable and compostable bags are better to use than regular plastic bags. However, all of them end up at the landfill. Biodegradable plastic bags contain tiny organisms to help break down the plastic bag. But it takes years for it to breakdown, and it doesn’t do it completely. That means pieces…
OPL-LAC joint facility is now live
The third phase of the Inspire555 series to engage the public and gather input on the new Ottawa Public Library (OPL) and Library and Archives Canada (LAC) joint facility is online now at Inspire555.ca. In a short questionnaire on Public Art and Landscape, Canadians from coast to coast are invited to share their thoughts on…
Green Bin Facts
Green Bin Fact #1 You asked…. How are the plastic bags containing organics processed at the facility? The organic processing facility has been retrofitted with equipment that rip open the plastic bags – separating the organic materials – like food scraps and paper towel – from the plastics. The ripped plastic bags go straight to…
Garbage Pick up Delays by Waste Management
Waste Management apologizes to west-end residents in the following CBC article posted on July 11, 2019: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/delayed-garbage-pickup-irking-west-end-residents-1.5208291 Many residents have been impacted by garbage delays the past few weeks. The following is the response received from the Public Works Department: The City is aware of the current pickup issues in the west-end and we are…
Jobs at the City
Here’s your chance to work in a fun and rewarding environment, gain valuable experience and earn a competitive wage. The City has part-time and seasonal positions available at locations across Ottawa to fit your life. Apply online today Apply online and find the full inventory of jobs in recreation and culture. Here’s a snapshot of some…
Local musicians are standing by, waiting for your calls
A new lineup of music provided by 25 local singers, bands and musicians has been chosen for the latest edition of #ottmusik. Through #ottmusik, first introduced in 2015, anyone waiting on hold after calling the City of Ottawa hears local music from this playlist. Between February 7 and March 18, 194 musicians of all genres…
More Bylaw Officers
On June 26th, 2019 City Council approved plans to make permanent, 22 temporary staff in By-law and Regulatory Services and the Public Policy and Development Branch. These positions would continue to be funded by revenue to help By-law and Regulatory Services manage the 14.5-per-cent increase experienced in requests for service since 2011. This Item requires…