City's problematic garbage bins still causing a flap Via _ScottLaurie
“I don’t think it’s really improved. There’s not been marked improvement that I’ve seen. I still see them overflowing,” said Colle, referring to garbage receptacles across the city. “I don’t think there are as many doors off their hinges as there were back in the spring. But it’s not been an optimal situation, to say the least, with those bins.”From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.
“So that’s when I brought it to the attention. I said, ‘What the hell’s going on here, folks? This is a real eye-sore and makes the city look bad.’” The city inked a 2007 deal with Astral giving the advertising company the right to install and maintain 26,000 pieces of street furniture over 20 years.Article contentCity Council was awaiting a report from staff on ways to fix the problem bins.
A park bench with graffiti overlooking the downtown skyline along Broadview Ave. in Toronto, Ont. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022. ERNEST DOROSZUK/TORONTO SUNAnother problem on the cleanliness front: Graffiti.We apologize, but this video has failed to load.He said his crews, and those with other companies, are out daily.
“Four or five a day. So you’re looking at usually 100 a month anyway. But so far in September/October I am averaging 150 to 200 a month.”Recommended from Editorial
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