Businesses must first submit a project proposal outlining their plan to implement a multi-stream waste management program. Following the proposal's approval, businesses are required to implement their multi-stream waste management program and then submit a funding application as evidence of capital investment and proof of the purchase of approved items. Businesses have 90 days from the date of their proposal application approval to implement their program and submit a funding application. Funding applications received after 90 days will not be accepted and the business will forfeit their allocated funding. Extension requests can be submitted to the City in writing if the 90-day timeline is not feasible due to an event out of the businesses control.

Project proposals and funding applications will be accepted until September 30, 2026, however multi-stream waste management programs must be implemented by July 1, 2026 to qualify for funding.

One project proposal per business entity is permitted. If your business has more than one physical location, include the total capital investment costs for all locations in your proposal.

 

Proposal Assessment Form

1† Please specify your plan for the finished compost product. Examples of finished compost usage include donating it to a community garden, employees taking it home and using it in garden beds, etc. Finished compost cannot be landfilled.

Applicants that generate a small amount of food and yard waste can use more cost-efficient options to handle this material such as countertop composters and other composting technologies that don’t require a collector and hauler. The materials collected in the businesses food and yard waste stream must be the same as the materials collected in the residential food and yard waste service (i.e. must include meat, bones, and dairy). 

2‡Applicants must have a multi-stream waste management program where recycling, food and yard waste, and garbage are separated at the point of disposal, and the material is hauled to appropriate processers or processed in house. Other waste diversion or reduction technologies can be implemented in addition to, not in lieu of, a multi-stream waste management program. (ex. Businesses must have food and yard waste bins and garbage bins in washrooms to capture paper towel and/or tissues at the point of disposal. Hand dryers can be added in addition to the bins to reduce paper towel usage). 

 

 

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