The RM of Armstrong is making some changes to the way they operate the municipal waste transfer stations. First and foremost, Reeve Jack Cruise explains their going to be ensuring their municipal employees are enforcing the regulations at the stations, following a visit from an environmental inspection officer at the Inwood location. Cruise says the officer indicated they weren't in compliance, and they'll be taking measures to improve the situation. He anticipates the change will likely lie with the employees, rather than with the nuisance ground users.

"I don't think there will be any changes for the public, it's just a matter of recyclables have to be put in the proper bins. There's guidelines saying we can burn some combustibles at our nuisance grounds, but other things can't be. It's just a matter of enforcement."

However, Cruise says there could be more in depth changes coming down the line. The municipality is conducting a review of the by-laws surrounding how waste is handled within the different communities. He says they'll be putting a real focus on recycling, adding one option would see penalties for those not sorting their waste.

"Our new by-law may have that if you bring your household garbage sorted, you can bring it for free but if you bring it unsorted there may be a charge. I think we're going to combine education efforts with maybe some penalties if you don't do things properly."

Recycling has been an ongoing focus for Armstrong's council, as they look to reduce the burden put on their nuisance grounds.