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Why did the City of Toronto change its policy in March 2001?

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Why did the City of Toronto change its policy in March 2001?

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The City made this policy change because of operational problems caused by plastic bags at the composting stage of the process. Effective March 1, 2001, the City of Toronto decided to no longer collect leaf and yard waste material in clear plastic bags. This material will only be collected in kraft paper bags specifically designed for leaf and yard waste, or in rigid open-top containers. This policy applies across the City of Toronto, comprised of the communities of North York, York, Etobicoke, Scarborough, East York and Toronto.