Ward 33 E-blast

Hello Ward 33 Residents,

The following are some upcoming events and information that may be of
interest to you:

New Solid Waste Customer Service On-Line Tool

Have you ever stood in front of your Grey, Blue and Green bins with a piece of waste wondering where it is supposed to go? Toronto's Solid Waste department has just launched a new on-line tool titled "What do I do with?" that will help you answer that very question.

What do I do with?

is a new search toll that is located on the City's website at www.toronto.ca/recycling. Residents can simply type in the material in question and click on the Search button. A list of all possible options currently available via city services will appear. This includes such information as what bin to use, whether it is a household hazardous waste and should be dropped off at a depot, or how to set the item out for collection. For some items, residents are also prompted to consider the reuse option if the material could be donated and a link to the city's online ReuseIt Guide.

Free Evening Lecture: Designing Transit Cities

The Canadian Urban Institute will be hosting a free lecture that will explore how transit changes the urban experience. Some of the issues being explored will be how to do transit-oriented development around established subway stations and new LRT's, how to create density through redevelopment in the inner city and in established neighbourhoods, the different concerns of suburban areas compared to central areas and corridors and how to actually make transit a viable option for a rapidly growing but auto-oriented population. The lecture will involve a diverse panel of experts on these topics including politicians, planners, architects, developers and academics.

This lecture is especially timely for residents of Ward 33, as we begin to see construction on the Sheppard LRT in the near future.

The Designing Transit Cities lecture will be taking place on Thursday November 19, 2009 from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm in City Hall Council Chambers, which is located on the 3rd floor, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto. Please note that if you are planning
to attend, you do need to RSVP to protocol@toronto.ca or 416-392-7667.

More details are also available on the City's website at:
http://www.toronto.ca/planning/urbdesign/transitcities/index.htm.

Public Meeting: Two-Stroke Engines and Emission Reduction

An important component of Toronto's commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions is to reduce the use of two-stroke engines commonly found in older, inefficient lawn and garden equipment, such as leaf blowers, lawnmowers, trimmers and chainsaws.

In May 2009, City Council adopted the Small Engine Equipment (Two-Stroke Engines) Greening Strategy for City Operations and the Broader Public. This multi-faceted approach enables the City to accelerate the replacement of its own two-stroke equipment. The Strategy also includes "Cut it Out Toronto", a public education program that welcomed almost 300 pieces of older gas-powered equipment for
recycling since its launch this fall.

The next step is for the Toronto Environment Office to report back to Council on additional phase out options, as requested by Council. In order to facilitate public engagement the Toronto Environment Office is inviting residents to share their thoughts at the following public meeting:

Emission Reduction Strategy for Gas Powered Small Engine Equipment - Discussion with Residents
Monday, November 23
6:30 pm - 9:00 p.m.
Leaside Memorial Community Gardens - Banquet Hall
1073 Millwood Road, Toronto

If you would like any further information on any of these items, please feel free to contact our office at 416-392-4038 or councillor_carroll@toronto.ca.

Best regards,
Councillor Carroll and the Ward 33 Team