What is IC&I?

Industrial, Commercial & Institutional customers or everything that is not considered a household. (Apartment buildings are considered households, but group homes, and care facilities are considered IC&I).

What is Quinte Waste Solution's objective for the IC&I sector?

• To maximize the diversion of waste from landfill.
• To achieve this diversion in the most economical manner.
• To ensure all hazardous materials are disposed of in a safe responsible manner.

How are we doing?

Since our recycling program began in September of 1990, the IC&I sector has recycled 41,000 tonnes of waste material through our plant.

We estimate that another 25,000 - 30,000 tonnes of waste material has been diverted from landfill through innovative waste reduction efforts and other private recycling operators.

We estimate that well over 100 jobs have been created in Center & South Hastings because of the waste reduction philosophy promoted by our programs.

Of the 3,300 businesses operating in our region more than 80% are practicing good waste reduction methods and are participating in recycling.

Most companies that have implemented waste reduction and recycling programs have seen a reduction in their waste related costs. (Sometimes a very substantial reduction).

We have successfully found uses for many unusual waste items such as: inks, glue, cardboard, tarps, barrels, pails, skids, rope, plastic items, glass, and various types of packaging. This type of material exchange has saved both the disposer and the reuser thousands of dollars.