Mr. Sleiman asked if the prices of recyclables is down.

The Manager of Finance stated that prices are down as of the November draft numbers and October actuals but they are in line with projections. There was a large shift in July with plastic materials. She further noted that there are some municipalities that are paying to have recyclable material removed from their site or are not receiving any revenue.

The Manager of Waste Diversion stated that the Authority is producing a more marketable material from the fibre plant with the new Fiber Optic Sorting System. She also noted that the Authority is generating more material like carboard and box board.

Mr. Meloche asked if the Authority is trying to lobby and develop a greater market for the product. For example, at the industry level, producers would have to use 25% of recyclable material in their products.

The General Manager stated that is not in the Authority’s scope. The Waste Diversion programs that the Authority offers is for residential areas. The ICI sector is responsible to contract their own recycling collection.

13. By-Laws

A. 17-2019 Confirmatory By-law for December 3, 2019.

Being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Meeting of the Board of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority.

Moved by Marc Bondy Seconded by Gary Kaschak THAT By-Law 17-2019, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Board of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority be given three readings and be adopted this 3rd day of December, 2019. 81-2019

81-2019 Carried Unanimously

14. Next Meeting

A. Meeting Schedule for 2020