Editorial: Garbage in, Garbage out

One of the core functions of a city government is ensuring competent garbage pick-up. But it’s a file Ottawa fumbles more often than it finesses, with city-run collection services chronically over-budget. The worst part is that city councillors seem not to care. During municipal election season, they might want to revisit their attitude.
City employees pick up garbage in two of Ottawa’s five collection zones. One city contract was awarded without competition, the other was a bid