Non-residential waste from the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) sectors including Construction and Demolition (C&D), makes up between 60 and 70% of a municipality’s annual waste generation, yet it is not often regulated.

Industrial

industrial complex

Any business having to do with the manufacturing of raw (primary) and finished (secondary) products, such as organic manufacturers (food products) including farms, wood products manufacturing, corrugated container manufacturers, pipe manufacturers and plastics manufacturing.

Commercial

cafe

 Any business with activities focused on the exchange of goods and or services for a profit, such as retail stores, restaurants, hotels and businesses located in warehouses.

Institutional

hospital flower garden

Any organization or entity focusing on not-for-profit services in the public interest, such as schools, hospitals, long-term care homes, group foster homes, buildings used for religious worship and recreational and community uses and gatherings.

Background

Under the direction of Council as part of the 25-year Waste Strategy, and in alignment with ConnectEdmonton and Edmonton’s Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Strategy, Waste Services is establishing a roadmap for managing waste generated through non-residential sources in Edmonton.

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