News Archives
CPRA plant closes
February 09, 2010
Letter from CPRA confirms plant closure
Ontario Blue Box Recyclers Training
January 28, 2010
The Municipal Waste Association (MWA), is offering three free training opportunities this winter for municipal recycling staff.
The MWA is contracted to E&E Fund Project #341 to coordinate the delivery of the 3 Year Ontario Blue Box Recyclers Training Program. This initiative is a Stewardship Ontario Effectiveness and Efficiency Fund project financed by Ontario municipalities and stewards of Blue Box waste in Ontario in association with WDO, AMO, and the City of Toronto. The MWA has been retained by Stewardship Ontario to coordinate the delivery of the training program.
The three courses offered this winter include: the Fundamental Principles in Recycling Planning, as well as two specialized courses, which are being piloted: Markets & Marketing and Data Management. Those interested in registering may do so online at:
http://www.stewardshipontario.ca/bluebox/eefund/recyclertraining/
February 23 & February 24
The Hockley Valley Resort, Orangeville ON
Fundamental Principles in Recycling Planning
March 1 - March 5
Georgian College, Barrie ON
Data Management
March 23 & March 24
The Hockley Valley Resort, Orangeville ON
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Membership renewals
January 28, 2010
Please renew your membership information online - see below
To renew your MUNICIPAL MEMBERSHIP please click here.
To renew your CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP please click here.
OTR collector information
January 22, 2010
Ontario Tire Stewardship has released a Powerpoint presentation with training information for tire collectors.
Ontario Tire Stewardship has released a Powerpoint with information on training for tire collectors.
important APR webinar February 4
January 13, 2010
Recycling and the Economy February 4, 2010, 2:00 p.m. EST Duration: 90 minutes
The Association of Postconsumer Recyclers (APR) presents Recycling and the Economy
No charge.
CNA flyers
December 07, 2009
Have you seen the CNA ads?
Message from Kim Kidd Kitagawa, AMO PAC rep As part of the in-kind contribution program, AMO receives a one-page flyer produced and distributed through all Canadian Newspaper Association members one time throughout each calendar year. This year, we are distributing a Blue Box-related flyer and need your help to track this flyer + help plan for next year. Please let MWA know : when you see this flyer (attached) in your local CNA paper (see
list) - the flyer should appear before Christmas, but I would like confirmation. Also, please advise what municipal waste diversion program/issue/service you would like advertised through this flyer in 2010??
Email mwa@municipalwaste.ca and we will pass on the information. Many thanks for your help on this!
Membership renewals
November 30, 2009
The membership renewals for 2010 are being sent out in December. We have not increased the fees.
The membership invoices for 2010 are being sent out in December.
We have moved to an online system for membership information this year, so instead of sending you a form to fill out, you just have to click on the link below nad you will be directed to short survey. Please complete this survey, including the payment method. You’ll note that in addition to paying by cheque you have the option this year of paying directly via credit card, using our new Moneris online payment system.
To renew a MUNICIPAL MEMBERSHIP please click here.
To renew a CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP please click here.
RFP - Blue Mountains
November 23, 2009
RFP for composting at the Town of the Blue Mountains
Request for Proposal for the Preparation of a
Composting and Operations Business Case
Closing Date 2:00 p.m. Local Time, Friday, December 11, 2009
More fall training
November 04, 2009
Two training opportunities being offered at no cost to municipal operations staff.
Please find below a link to the latest details on two training opportunities being offered at no cost to municipal operations staff.
Here is a link to a bulletin with further information.
Recyclability of biodegradable PET bottle questioned
November 03, 2009
APR still wants proof of no harm done to recycling
In the October 27 RCO Highlights the Headlines email bulletin, there was a piece under the heading, "A biodegradable bottle you can recycle curbside". It was taken from an Earth911.com article. Given the sensitivity of the issue with Ontario recyclers, MWA staff undertook some research on the manufacturer's claims and found no evidence to support them. Contact was also made with the Association of Postconsumer Plastics Recyclers (APR) to ascertain its position. APR continues to encourage those making these claims to provide proof. None of the companies using degradable additive has a complete data set showing no harm done. Without a complete data set, no claim of recyclability with existing PET is valid, says APR. The Earth911.com website, incidentally, has added "an update" to this effect, but did not change the headline.
P&E Awards details
November 02, 2009
Full details from the winning entries of the 2009 MWA Promotion & Education Awards have been released.
The winners of the 2009 MWA Promotion & Education Awards have been released by the MWA Policy & Programs Committee.
Waste Diversion Act review posted on the EBR
October 29, 2009
The Ontario Government has released its review of the Waste Diversion Act and has posted it on the Environmental Registry for comment.
Waste Diversion Act review posted on the EBR
Download the report
MWA Bulletin
October 22, 2009
The MWA email Bulletins will shortly be available from a new MWA Bulletin page (under the News tab).
Most recent MWA Bulletins:
October 9 - member's inquiry re weather events and drop-off depots
October 19 - thermostat stewwardship plan
October 21 - 2nd OTS newsletter
Second OTS newsletter
October 21, 2009
Ontario Tire Stewardship (OTS) has released its second issue of OTS News.
Ontario Tire Stewardship (OTS) has released its second issue of OTS News. This monthly publication features information about the used tire industry, program updates, key dates, and upcoming events. This month's issue spotlights municipalities and also provides some key consumer messages for Collectors.
Minister Gerretsen's Toward Zero Waste speech
October 21, 2009
Minister Gerretsen's Waste Reduction Week speech.
In celebration of Waste Reduction Week the Recycling Council of Ontario (RCO) hosted a reception with the Minister of the Environment John Gerretsen, October 20 in Toronto. The Minister spoke on the results of the Waste Diversion Act review and his insights into the future directions of waste management and diversion in Ontario.
Fall 2009 workshop proceedings
October 16, 2009
Proceedings from the MWA Fall Workshop now available
See the MWA Conference and Workshop Proceedings page (under Events).
Q&A for biodegradable plastics
September 29, 2009
APR releases coordinator’s Q&A for biodegradable plastics.
The Association of Postconsumer Plastics Recyclers (APR) has created a two-page recycling coordinator’s question and answer sheet about biodegradable plastics.
Training for municipal staff
September 18, 2009
Blue Box Recyclers Fundamental Training is being offered at no cost to municipal operations staff. The training is being held from October 26 to 30 in either Peterborough or Lindsay.
Blue Box Recyclers Fundamental Training is being offered at no cost to municipal operations staff. The training is being held from October 26 to 30 in either Peterborough or Lindsay through Fleming College. Training of key program staff in core competencies has been identified as a Best Practice.
Announcing the MWA Fall Workshop
September 11, 2009
October 15 has been chosen for the MWA Fall Workshop, to be held in Mississauga
The MWA fall workshop:
Implementing Best Practices to Optimize Program Efficiency and Funding, Important Funding Program Updates (MHSW, WEEE, Tires), MWA Annual Promotion and Education Awards
Location: Delta Toronto Airprot West, Dixie Road, Mississauga
Minister calls for Revisions to BBPP
August 14, 2009
08/14/09 Minister Directs Revisions to Blue Box Program
Ontario Minister of the Environment John Gerrestsen has written to Waste Diversion Ontario regarding the Blue Box Program Plan on August 14, 2009. The Minister has directed Waste Diversion Ontario to revise the Blue Box Program Plan to address three points and to initiate a review of two Blue Box material management issues.
Revised WEEE plan approved
August 14, 2009
Minister of the Environment approves the Revised (Phase 1 and 2) Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Program Plan
On August 14, 2009, the Minister of the Environment approved the Revised (Phase 1 and 2) Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Program Plan. To view the correspondence from the Minister, please click here.
The Revised (Phase 1 and 2) WEEE Program Plan is comprised of the following three documents:
Revised (Phase 1 and 2) WEEE Program Plan
Revised (Phase 1 and 2) WEEE Program Plan - Appendices
Revised (Phase 1 and 2) WEEE Program Plan - Report on Consultation
The Revised WEEE Program Plan will commence on April 1, 2010. In the interim, Ontario Electronic Stewardship will continue to implement the Phase 1 WEEE Program Pan that commenced on April 1, 2009.
P & E Awards
August 05, 2009
Information now available - deadline September 18.
Submissions are now being accepted for the 2008/2009 MWA Promotion and Education Awards.
If members have any questions they can contact Elizabeth Graham, Chair, P&E Awards Sub-Committee, at 613-735-7537, ext. 216 or at egraham@ovwrc.com.
Consolidated MHSW plan posted on EBR
August 05, 2009
Consolidated MHSW Program Plan on the Environmental Registry for 30 days to August 30, 2009.
Waste Diversion Ontario submitted the Consolidated Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste (MHSW) Program Plan to the Minister of the Environment on July 31, 2009. The Minister has posted the Consolidated MHSW Program Plan on the Environmental Registry for 30 days to August 30, 2009. To view the Plan on the Environmental Registry click here.
Final WEEE plan posted
July 20, 2009
Final Revised (Phase 1 and 2) WEEE Program Plan Posted to Environmental Registry
Waste Diversion Ontario (WDO) submitted the Revised (Phase 1 & 2) Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Program Plan to the Minister of the Environment on July 10, 2009. The Minister has now posted the plan on the Environmental Registry for 30 days (to August 9, 2009) for public review and comment.
RCO Awards
July 03, 2009
RCO has made changes to the 2009 RCO Waste Minimization Awards.
The Recycling Council of Ontario holds its annual Waste Minimization Awards dinner Atlantis Pavilions, Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore Boulevard, Toronto, October 22. It has also made changes to the awards process - including making it all on-line.
