On January 29, 2001, the City of Toronto created the Waste Diversion Task Force 2010. The Task Force, which is co-chaired by Mayor Mel Lastman and Councillor Betty Disero, was asked to consult with the people of Toronto and come up with a comprehensive waste diversion plan by June 2001.

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Waste Diversion Task Force 2010 Report:

• Download the full report
• Introduction flyer
• City-wide diversion

Appendices:

• Task Force Press Release Appendix A
  1. Media release: January 29, 2001
  2. Media release: February 16, 2001
  
  
• Summary of Public Input Appendix B
  
  
• "Waste Diversion Concept Testing: Qualitative and Quantitative Findings", Northstar Research Partners, March 28, 2001 Appendix C:
  1. Waste Diversion Concept Testing:Qualitative & Quantitative Findings
  2. Survey
  
  
• Site Visits Appendix D
  
  
• Taking Care of Our Own Waste Appendix E
  
  
• Task Force Information and Brochures Appendix F
  1. February 2001 newsletter (pt 1)
     February 2001 newsletter (pt2)
  2. March 2001 newsletter
  3. Brochure
  
  
• Communication from Rob Orr, P. Eng., Waste Resources, Halifax Regional Municipality to Councillor Betty Disero and John Piper, dated May 10, 2001 Appendix G
  
  
• Staff Report: "Household Hazardous Waste - "Take It Back" Program, January 23, 2001 Appendix H
  
  
• Appendix I
  " T.O. Take Back", Proposal submitted by Toronto Environmental Alliance and Earth Day Canada, May 22, 2001
  For more information about the T.O. Take it Back Program Proposal, contact the Toronto Environmental Alliance at
  416-596-0660
  
  
• Summary Notes of Meeting with Industry Representatives Appendix J
  
  
• Padulo Integrated Report Appendix K
  
  
• Minutes of Task Force Public Meetings Appendix L
  1. February 19, 2001
  2. February 21, 2001
  3. February 24, 2001
  4. February 26, 2001
  5. February 27, 2001
  6. March 1, 2001
  7. March 5, 2001
  8. March 27, 2001
  9. March 28, 2001
  10. April 2, 2001
  11. April 4, 2001
  12. April 10, 2001
  13. April 19, 2001
  14. ENGO (Environmental Non- Governmental Organizations) Meeting: April 18, 2001
  15. Wrap-up Event:  April 21, 2001
  16. Youth Advisory Committee recommendations
  
  
• Staff Responses to Information Requests from Works Committee Appendix M
• "Legal Responses to Co-Chair of the Task Force to Questions Raised During the Task Force Public meetings" Appendix N

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