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This Cheff has found the perfect recipe of education and easy access creates a successful waste diversion program in a multi-residential residence.
For the past four years, Jovan Cheff has been the superintendent of the HOM condominium at 100 Champagne Avenue, housing 110 condo units and 5 townhouses. For him, encouraging tenants in his building to use the green bin was a no-brainer.
“It’s a very community-oriented building,” said Cheff. “A lot of people believe that waste diversion is part of our civic duty.”
When the building first introduced green bins program, Cheff ordered kitchen containers and conveniently placed them in the mailroom for tenants to pick up. Even when new tenants moved into the complex, they were given a welcome card that explains the building’s green bin recycling program.
The popularity program amongst all the tenants has steadily grown. “We started off with two green bins,” added Mr. Cheff. Today, we’re up to five bins of organic waste collected each week.”
The tenants’ participation in the green bin program has also led to a decrease in garbage collection, with the weekly requirement of three containers dropping now to two. It also results in a cost reduction for private collection, since there is no cost to green bin and recycling collection.
For other multi-residential buildings that are interested in starting their own green bin program, Cheff recommends superintendents should work with tenants who have an expressed interest. In turn, they will act as an influential force to help get others on board.
“It’s not as hard as you think,” said Mr. Cheff. “It boils down to educating people.”
The cost of opening a new landfill is another waste diversion incentive to Cheff. “Why throw recyclable items into the garbage and create unnecessary waste when you can recycle and reuse those items instead?” added Mr. Cheff.
Cheff has used City of Ottawa tools, such as pamphlets and signs, to help residents understand how to properly sort their waste. He says the building’s waste diversion efforts are part of what makes HOM feel like home to its residents.
“It’s something the building can be proud of,” concluded Cheff.
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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For the past four years, Jovan Cheff has been the superintendent of the HOM condominium at 100 Champagne Avenue, housing 110 condo units and 5 townhouses. For him, encouraging tenants in his building to use the green bin was a no-brainer.
“It’s a very community-oriented building,” said Cheff. “A lot of people believe that waste diversion is part of our civic duty.”
When the building first introduced green bins program, Cheff ordered kitchen containers and conveniently placed them in the mailroom for tenants to pick up. Even when new tenants moved into the complex, they were given a welcome card that explains the building’s green bin recycling program.
The popularity program amongst all the tenants has steadily grown. “We started off with two green bins,” added Mr. Cheff. Today, we’re up to five bins of organic waste collected each week.”
The tenants’ participation in the green bin program has also led to a decrease in garbage collection, with the weekly requirement of three containers dropping now to two. It also results in a cost reduction for private collection, since there is no cost to green bin and recycling collection.
For other multi-residential buildings that are interested in starting their own green bin program, Cheff recommends superintendents should work with tenants who have an expressed interest. In turn, they will act as an influential force to help get others on board.
“It’s not as hard as you think,” said Mr. Cheff. “It boils down to educating people.”
The cost of opening a new landfill is another waste diversion incentive to Cheff. “Why throw recyclable items into the garbage and create unnecessary waste when you can recycle and reuse those items instead?” added Mr. Cheff.
Cheff has used City of Ottawa tools, such as pamphlets and signs, to help residents understand how to properly sort their waste. He says the building’s waste diversion efforts are part of what makes HOM feel like home to its residents.
“It’s something the building can be proud of,” concluded Cheff.
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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