The Government of Yukon is taking another important step towards a modern and sustainable solid waste management system across the territory. Effective July 5, 2023, users of the Carcross, Tagish, Deep Creek and Marsh Lake solid waste facilities can compost their organic waste.
The development and delivery of local composting programs was recommended in the 2018 Ministerial Committee on Solid Waste report. Additionally, these programs are an important part of ensuring the Yukon meets its greenhouse gas reduction targets.
Removing organic waste from garbage is an easy way of reducing our carbon footprint. Composting household organics cuts down the production of methane gas in landfills and reduces carbon dioxide in the atmosphere caused from hauling waste to Whitehorse.
The move to organic composting services at the four waste facilities follows the success of the 2021 Community Operations and Programs compost pilot project at the Mount Lorne solid waste facility.
The introduction of organic composting services at four Yukon waste facilities represents significant progress towards establishing a sustainable solid waste management system across the territory. Our government is committed to creating opportunities that enable Yukoners to adopt sustainable and environmentally-conscious lifestyle choices. By actively participating in composting organic waste, residents can effectively reduce methane gas production in landfills and contribute to minimizing carbon dioxide emissions associated with waste transportation.
Renée Francoeur
Cabinet Communications
867-334-9194
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John Tonin
Communications, Community Services
867-334-5816
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