Municipalities across Saskatchewan continue to monitor an “increase” in waste due to COVID-19. The City of Moose Jaw said it’s already seeing see the impact with so many people self-isolating. “We’re noticing an increase in waste collection just because of more people being at home.
We don’t have the data, but we expect that’s what occurring,” said Jim Puffalt, Moose Jaw city manager. “We want to get some data to prove the figures are there because right now it’s basically observations.
We want to see the data to determine if it’s necessary. The City of Saskatoon said there hasn’t been any major issues as of yet, but is keeping a close eye on it. “With more people at home over the past two weeks we are not yet seeing an increase in garbage