Green Cart Program News Today

Calgary city officials attributed the cost overruns to inflationary pressures, supply chain and labour issues and a more detailed scope for the project.

A three-year pilot program testing the project was such a positive experience that 66 per cent of participants said they'd be willing to kick in an extra $8 a month to keep it.

Following the success of Saskatoon's new green composting bins, the city said that more waste is being diverted from the black carts, prompting smaller cart sizes for households. 

A monthly average utility fee of $6.73 will start appearing on utility bills in May to cover program management and education.