The company will work case by case with residents who have accessibility challenges.
THUNDER BAY — GFL Environmental, the company contracted to manage the curbside recycling system in Thunder Bay, says it will work with individuals concerned about their ability to use the new containers.A number of city residents have already spoken out about their size and weight, saying they are too large for seniors or physically-challenged individuals to move them from their house to the street for collection.
TBnewswatch reached out about this issue this week to GFL as well as to Circular Materials, the administrator of the common collection system on behalf of all packaging producers operating in Ontario. GFL's Ontario vice president, Chris Dovigi, also replied in writing, saying "we will be working with residents to make any necessary provisions on a case-by-case basis. We understand the importance of supporting recycling efforts and are committed to supporting residents during this transition."
"I am not moving them. I'm not physically capable of moving those things, especially up and down the stairs. They're huge. You could hide a human being in there."
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