What is a Clear Commitment?

When you make a Clear Commitment, you are choosing to place all household garbage in a clear bag instead of a black or opaque bag.

Making a Clear Commitment with the District of Muskoka means loudly and proudly showcasing your dedication to keeping Muskoka healthy and beautiful through responsible and sustainable waste management habits.

Every time you make a Clear Commitment, you are:

• Contributing to a sustainable, greener Muskoka. Diverting waste that can be recycled or composted out of Rosewarne Landfill prolongs its life, and since food and organic waste produces methane while sitting in the landfill (a potent gas that contributes to climate change), you're helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Protecting and preserving Muskoka's natural beauty. Ensuring more recyclables and green bin organics are separated from your garbage and collected by the District means these items are managed properly and stay out of the environment as harmful litter.
• Creating a safe working environment for collection staff. With clear insights into garbage bags, garbage collection workers can avoid dangerous items like sharp glass, or needles.
• Keeping hazardous items out of the waste stream. Batteries, paint, medicines, gasoline, and other unsuitable items are better kept out of the garbage stream when using clear bags.

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