EVENT WASTE SORTING & EDUCATION

 We increase waste diversion at events while creating meaningful opportunities for binners.
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​There is a growing demand from the public and the City for events to be socially inclusive, rooted in their communities and geared towards waste reduction.  

Binners’ Project provided waste education and sorting at public events for a total 97 days in 2024, providing over 2,707 hours of economic opportunities for binners at events in the city.​

WHAT WE OFFER

1. Front-of-House Waste Station Sorting
  • Friendly, knowledgeable binners will guide event attendees on proper disposal.
  • On-the-spot education for guests to reduce contamination.
  • Flags to help direct attendees to nearest waste station.

2. Back-of-House Waste Sorting
  • Sorting teams to ensure high waste diversion rates.
  • Trained binners who understand contamination reduction.
  • Sorting tailored to your waste haulers requirements.

3. Logistics & Communication
  • Set-up and tear-down of waste sorting stations.
  • Recommendations to optimize future events.
  • Facilitate onsite communication and waste hauling coordination.

4. Flexibility to Various Event Sizes
  • Manage waste for small gatherings to multi-day, multi-block festivals.
  • Multiple year experience at high-traffic events such as Khatsahlano Street Party, PNE, and Car Free Day.
  • Experience supporting logistics and planning of waste management at new festivals and events.

WHY THIS MATTERS

Social Impact Benefits
  • Provides dignified, fairly compensated work for people who often face systemic barriers to traditional employment.
  • Acknowledges and validates the expertise of binners in waste diversion.​​
  • Demonstrates your commitment to sustainability, social impact, and community-centered practices in one partnership.​
  • A report provided at the end of your event to highlight the partnership and community impact.
We've worked with the Binners' Project team at Khatsahlano Street Party, Pleasant Day Festival, and Flats Fest. Their crew is consistently positive and reliable, taking personal responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness of our event sites while managing waste sorting and recycling. Their support has been key to making our festivals greener.

MRG
 We have hired Binners' Project for many years to support our annual Powell Street Festival at Oppenheimer Park and the surrounding area. Each year, the Binners' Project team provides outstanding support by helping attendees properly sort their waste and educating the public on responsible waste management. Their staff are consistently hardworking, dedicated, and take their role seriously. We truly appreciate the Binners' Project crew and look forward to welcoming them back next year!

Powell Street Festival Society 2025​

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