The City of Orillia and its Waste Management Advisory Committee invite Orillia residents to share their ideas on minimizing waste and provide input into the development of the City’s 2021 Waste Minimization Plan (WMP) through a virtual open house and online survey.
Residents are encouraged to sign up for the virtual open house scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday (May 5) to join the discussion regarding waste minimization.
Residents can also learn about potential goals and strategies of the plan and provide their input by submitting written comments or completing an online survey by clicking here between April 21 and May 12, 2021.
“By taking action and achieving the recommendations and targets outlined in the last Waste Minimization Plan, Orillia has continued to demonstrate its commitment and progressive position related to environmental stewardship,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “As part of our strategic plan, a healthy environment was identified as a key priority by the community and Council. With input and feedback from residents, planning for change and improvements in all areas of waste management and diversion will help to evolve our City services to meet environmental and sustainability challenges as we grow and will ensure that Orillia remains a leader in the province.”
The WMP considers ways the City can reduce waste and increase waste diversion from its landfill site over the next five years and sets out a number of recommendations to help the City meet its diversion goals and milestones. Every five years the City updates the plan to develop new strategies to reduce waste, increase diversion and develop opportunities to consider waste as a resource in a circular economy while demonstrating leadership in sustainability.
The feedback collected during the consultation period will be used to develop the framework for the new WMP, which will be presented to Council in June.
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Have your say on the City’s Waste Minimization Plan. Share your ideas & provide input at the virtual open house on May 5, 2021 at 6 p.m. Pre-register by emailing Robin Cadeau at rcadeau@orillia.ca. Can't make the open house? Take the survey at https://t.co/se0B3PVa5R. #orillia pic.twitter.com/UUPLTFH3wD
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