Province uses two cart system for organics and MSW collection

Prince Edward Island, Canada

"We have been using a two cart collection system for organic residuals and waste since 1994 here in Prince Edward Island (PEI)," writes Don Jardine, Director of Pollution Prevention for the province. By the end of 2002, the entire population of PEI will be using carts as part of its Waste Watch program. "We are the only Canadian province with a two cart based system covering the entire province. Recyclables are gathered …