Project overview

Since 1973, the Region of Waterloo has provided waste management collection, disposal and diversion services and programs to residents and businesses across the region.

The Region of Waterloo is updating its Long-term Waste Management Strategy to address our growing community's evolving waste management needs and support sustainable and affordable waste management practices.

This strategy will set up a framework for managing waste over the next 25 years through minimizing environmental impacts, managing waste sustainably and fiscally responsibly, fostering a circular economy, aligning with provincial and federal regulations, improving efficiencies, and encouraging public awareness.

We anticipate the strategy will be completed by spring 2026.

Get involved

We believe that everyone has an important role to play in waste management and reduction. We'll reach out to the community through residents, local businesses and organizations as we develop this strategy. We invite everyone to participate in shaping the LTWMS.

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Strategic focus

This project supports the Region of Waterloo's Strategic Plan, Growing with Care.

Notice of collection

All comments and information provided become part of the review process and are being collected to assist the Region of Waterloo in completing the Long-term Waste Management Strategy. All submissions will become part of the public record files for this matter. Personal information collected is under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and in compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990. Questions about the collection of personal information should be directed to Tracy Annett at LTWMS@regionofwaterloo.ca, : 519-575-4400