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Large number of abandoned shopping carts end up in Brampton's green spaces including parks,  valley lands and storm water management ponds. This abandonment results in hazardous conditions and or pollution in the City that has associated clean up costs that are currently borne by volunteer groups and by the City.

Some retailers have GPS tracking and or locking technology that prevents carts from being removed from retailer property. Retailers who do not have appropriate management processes should help offset costs of recovery and clean up through a user fee.

Proposed Amendments to Refuse and Dumping By-law 381-2005, as amended, be received.  Fines to be increased for dumping

City staff recommended that council support Peel Public Health concerns regarding the Emerald Waste Incinerator expansion

The delegations sought Committee's support to stop the expansion of Emerald Energy from Waste Inc., and to request that the Provincial Government undertake a third party investigation of this matter.  This cover air quality, health concerns, and public awareness of the issue.

A delegation led by Bill Godfrey of People Against Littering (PAL) requested a plan to have a Litter Free City

Brampton Council voted to ban fireworks except by special permits.  This would reduce air and noise pollution as well as litter.