In 2014, Saanich launched the Greener Garbage Collection initiative to divert organics from the landfill and reduce community GHGs. Following the first full year of implementation, this added service has reduced landfilled waste by more than 50%.

In 2016 over 9,000 tonnes of organics were diverted from landfill through the curbside collection program, with an additional 7,600 tonnes of garden waste from the Municipal Yard. This equates to approximately 7,500 tonnes of GHG emissions saved a year. 

Learn more about the Greener Garbage Collection Program.