Health Sciences North (HSN) is committed to providing exceptional care while protecting the health of our environment. As part of this commitment, we are introducing new 3-stream waste stations throughout the hospital to help reduce waste and support more sustainable operations.
As you visit HSN, you'll begin to notice new waste stations with three clearly labelled streams:
Organics (Green)
Food scraps, napkins, paper towels and other compostable materials.
Recycling (Blue)
Clean paper, cardboard, plastic containers, aluminum cans and other recyclable items.
General Waste (Black)
Items that cannot be composted or recycled.
Previously, much of the waste generated throughout the hospital, including recyclable and compostable materials, was sent directly to landfill.
By introducing separate waste streams, HSN aims to divert 20% of organic waste from landfill. Composting organic materials helps reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas produced when food waste breaks down in landfill. It also reduces disposal costs and supports a healthier environment for our community.
Whether you're visiting a loved one, attending an appointment or receiving care, you can make a difference by taking a moment to sort your waste correctly.
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Look for the three colour-coded bins at each waste station.
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Read the signage above each bin if you're unsure where an item belongs.
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Place each item in the appropriate stream whenever possible.
Every item sorted correctly helps reduce waste, supports composting and recycling, and contributes to HSN's sustainability goals.
The new waste stations are being introduced gradually, beginning in high-traffic public areas such as cafeterias, main entrances and corridors. Additional locations throughout the hospital will be added over time.
Thank you for helping us create a cleaner, greener and more sustainable Health Sciences North.