In an effort to change a system which ‘caters to overconsumption,’ resident Matthew Charbonneau has devised a plan that will allow people that waste less to pay less.

But according to Aquatera, the plan has holes.

Charbonneau approached the city’s environment committee Monday with a proposal for a colour-coded lid system, where residents would choose how often they want their trash picked up and pay less on their bills for a less-frequent pick-up.

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