The Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition warns that the province’s new policy might undo years of effort in managing waste.
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RESCUE LAKE SIMCOE COALITION
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The Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition believes that Ontario’s choice to leave out industrial, commercial, and institutional sites-like small businesses, religious groups, and food banks-from blue box recycling services starting January 1, 2026 is a big step backward for local waste management efforts. “Communities throughout Simcoe County have put in a lot of work to develop recycling practices that prevent materials from going to landfills and help the environment,” said Jonathan Scott, executive director of the Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition. “Stopping collection for countless workplaces and community groups could erase that progress in an instant. It also places an unfair burden on small businesses, faith organizations, charities, and others that lack the funds to make changes-and could lead to more trash ending up in our waters.” “People want to recycle, and local governments are eager to assist them,” Scott added, who also serves as a town councillor in Bradford West Gwillimbury. “The province should take heed of both sides before this change happens.” The Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition is a community-driven environmental non-profit representing various member groups and residents throughout the watershed. Established in 2003, the Coalition aims to safeguard and restore the ecological well-being of Lake Simcoe through science-based advocacy, public education, and collaboration with all government levels. *************************
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RESCUE LAKE SIMCOE COALITION
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The Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition believes that Ontario’s choice to leave out industrial, commercial, and institutional sites-like small businesses, religious groups, and food banks-from blue box recycling services starting January 1, 2026 is a big step backward for local waste management efforts. “Communities throughout Simcoe County have put in a lot of work to develop recycling practices that prevent materials from going to landfills and help the environment,” said Jonathan Scott, executive director of the Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition. “Stopping collection for countless workplaces and community groups could erase that progress in an instant. It also places an unfair burden on small businesses, faith organizations, charities, and others that lack the funds to make changes-and could lead to more trash ending up in our waters.” “People want to recycle, and local governments are eager to assist them,” Scott added, who also serves as a town councillor in Bradford West Gwillimbury. “The province should take heed of both sides before this change happens.” The Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition is a community-driven environmental non-profit representing various member groups and residents throughout the watershed. Established in 2003, the Coalition aims to safeguard and restore the ecological well-being of Lake Simcoe through science-based advocacy, public education, and collaboration with all government levels. *************************
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