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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.

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Events

Compost Facility Operator Training Course

The Compost Council of Canada is offering the Compost Facility Operator Training Course.

One Week – FIVE 3.5-hour sessions including the optional operator’s exam

To be held during the week of November 18-22, 2024

Start Time: 11am Eastern Time

(12:30pm Newfoundland; 12pm (noon) Atlantic; 10am Central; 9am Mountain; 8am Pacific)

Course Fee =  $695 + applicable taxes (CCC/SWANA Members)

$895 + applicable taxes (potential members)

Certification Exam = $150 + applicable taxes

Who Should Attend?:

  • Compost Facility Operators & Managers
  • Public Officials Involved with Solid Waste/Health Departments
  • Those Involved in Agricultural Operations and/or Research
  • Technology Service Providers & Equipment Vendors
  • Consultants Working with Compost Facilities
  • Government Regulators of Compost Facilities

About the Course’s Virtual Format:

The Council’s well-recognized compost facility operator’s course will be presented in ZOOM format in five 3.5-hour sessions each day (Monday to Friday) during the week of November 18th 2024. In addition to our principal trainer, Larry Conrad, the sessions will also feature additional experts in the organics recycling field to provide additional in-depth discussions and learning. Sessions will be recorded, allowing for registrants’ continued access throughout the training period.

Click here to register.

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:

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