News
Methane Mitigation at Landfills
A new funding opportunity offered by Environment and Climate Change Canada to support emerging and innovative technologies for optimizing methane mitigation at landfills.
More details on the program, including eligibility requirements, expected results and how to apply can be found at https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-funding/emerging-approaches-landfill-methane-emissions-fund.html
SWANA Guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Many workplaces and communities are preparing for potential impacts related to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Though information about the virus is still evolving, SWANA has issued a Guidance on Coronavirus document.
Download SWANA’s Guidance on Coronavirus document
Source: https://swana.org/initiatives/guidance-on-coronavirus-(covid-19)
Canadian Waste Exports to China
ECCC.China’s Prohibition ban.Dec14,2017.ENG
According to this notice, due to amendments made to the Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations (EIHWHRMR) in 2016, waste and recyclable materials intended for export are required to be redefined as hazardous if the country to which it is being sent defines it as such. According to the notice from ECCC:
Under Canadian law, such waste or material will also be considered hazardous under the EIHWHRMR and will require an export permit under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 if China is the intended destination for that shipment. However, given that China has already announced its intention to ban the import of these wastes, it is likely that Canada would not be able to obtain the required consent from China to authorize such an export. In such a situation, shipments that proceed without proper permits will be considered unlawful exports. This means that, the exporter will be required to make all necessary arrangements to return the shipment to Canada or to an alternative destination and could be prosecuted under the Canadian Environmental Protection Acts, 1999 for violation of the provisions of the Act and the EIHWHRMR.
Don’t put needles and bear spray in your recycling bin
http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/dont-put-needles-and-bear-spray-in-your-recycling-bin-city-says
SWANA Waste Matters – Volume 9 – April 2016
Events
Aquatera’s Water Earth Innovation Conference 2025
February 4-7, 2025 in Grande Prairie
Visit https://www.aquatera.ca/community/waterearthinnovation for further info and to register.
34th Annual Organics Recycling Conference
Wednesday October 2nd to Friday October 4th, 2024
at the Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls Fallsview, Niagara Falls, ON
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-34th-annual-national-organics-recycling-conference-tickets-910791601197?aff=oddtdtcreator
Main Organization Website: www.compost.org
ARWMAS Cost of Landfilling Workshop
The Association of Regional Waste Management Authorities of Saskatchewan hosted a workshop on The Cost of Landfilling in Saskatchewan. The workshop was presented by the SWANA Northern Lights Chapter and sponsored by the Government of Saskatchewan.
This online workshop was held on August 19, 2020. Download the presentations via the links below: