This summer, over 3,000 people shared their ideas about how solid waste should be managed in the future.

A What We Heard Consultation Summary report captures the ideas and feedback and is now available on our Step 2 Weigh in on Waste website.

The highlights of what we heard:

• There is overall support for the guiding principles and goals.
• Education is key to behaviour change.
• Those who create packaging and provide single-use products should be required to take greater responsibility.
• Costs and value for money are important.
• Recycling should be easy.
• Different communities have different needs.
• Solid waste programs should anticipate barriers to participation.
• Organics and yard waste programs are top of mind.

The input collected will help inform the potential strategies we explore in Step 3 of developing a new solid waste management plan. Stay tuned for updates in the spring of 2024.

Thank you again for your participation!

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