{"id":440847,"date":"2026-01-29T12:48:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T12:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/440847\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T12:48:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T12:48:26","slug":"youll-soon-see-copper-recycling-points-around-yellowknife","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/440847\/","title":{"rendered":"You\u2019ll soon see copper recycling points around Yellowknife"},"content":{"rendered":"

The North Slave M\u00e9tis Alliance and the City of Yellowknife have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch a new copper recycling program.<\/p>\n

The agreement \u2013 signed on Wednesday at the AME Roundup conference in Vancouver \u2013 will enable the collection, processing and recycling of waste copper from governments, businesses and residents.<\/p>\n

According to a news release, the goal is to divert copper from the landfill and recover a material increasingly in demand for clean energy technologies, electric vehicles and modern infrastructure.<\/p>\n

Beginning in spring 2026, residents and businesses will be able to drop off copper at existing recycling depots as well as at the city\u2019s solid waste facility.<\/p>\n

The project was transferred to NSMA<\/a> as part of a closure agreement<\/a> with the Diavik diamond mine, which is preparing to cease operations in March. The copper recycling project will now be operated by Metcor Inc, NSMA\u2019s business arm.<\/p>\n

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\u201cRecycling copper uses only about 15 percent of the energy needed to produce new copper from ore, dramatically lowering the carbon footprint and removing a heavy metal from the city\u2019s landfill,\u201d the news release stated.<\/p>\n

Mayor Ben Hendriksen said the program supports several priorities, including extending the life of the landfill, reducing fire and electrical hazards, and advancing Yellowknife\u2019s strategic waste management plan.<\/p>\n

Marc Whitford, President of the North Slave M\u00e9tis Alliance, said the agreement \u201cdemonstrates what practical co-management looks like on the ground.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBy leading a copper recycling initiative in partnership with the City of Yellowknife, NSMA is creating local economic opportunity for its membership while contributing directly to Yellowknife\u2019s waste-reduction goals,\u201d he stated. <\/p>\n

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\u201cThis is Indigenous-led environmental action that benefits the whole community.\u201d<\/p>\n

The MOU signing was also attended by NWT industry minister Caitlin Cleveland, Diavik general manager Gord Stephenson and territorial environment minister Jay Macdonald.<\/p>\n

Additional details on collection locations and recycling guidelines will be shared in the coming weeks. <\/p>\n

NSMA said it plans to approach other North Slave communities later this year to determine whether they are interested in participating in the program.<\/p>\n

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