The Regional District of Central Okanagan, in British Columbia, Canada, employs wheeled carts equipped with radio frequency identification tags for the collection of waste, organic waste and recyclable materials. In this session, hear how the carts, manufactured by IPL Plastics, enable the compilation of key statistics required to optimize the waste-management program for both the city and the district. In addition, learn how the region was able to minimize transportation and labor expenses in the shipping and residential placement of the carts.
Speaker:
Paul Palazzo, Director of Environmental and Waste Handling, IPL