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Waste Diversion

Waste Diversion Overview

Waste remains a significant area of interest to municipal governments especially given costs and generation rates are steadily increasing; more waste is ending up in our environment, including waterways, parks, and communities; and the province's available disposal capacity is rapidly diminishing.

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Waste Diversion Content

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Waste Diversion

Recommendations for the Diversion of Food and Organic Waste in Ontario

Nov 9, 2021 • Discussion Paper
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Waste Diversion

Blue Box Regulation Released and Province Easing Restrictions on Long-Term Care

Jun 3, 2021 • Policy Update
St Thomas Recycling Centre
Waste Diversion

Blue Box Program

Jan 15, 2021 • Resource
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Waste Diversion

Hazardous & Special Products (i.e. Municipal Hazardous & Special Waste/Household Hazardous Waste)

Jan 13, 2021 • Resource
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Waste Diversion

Food & Organic Waste Program

Jan 11, 2021 • Resource
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Waste Diversion

Electrical & Electronic Program

Jan 9, 2021 • Resource
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Waste Diversion

Batteries Program

Jan 8, 2021 • Resource
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Waste Diversion

Tires Program

Jan 7, 2021 • Resource
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