Ontario Waste Management Association
2005 Clark Blvd, Unit 3 L6T 5P8 Brampton, ON, Canada

Be sure to take a read of this article: Could zero-waste shopping be the solution to Canada’s plastic packaging issue? https://globalnews.ca//could-zero-waste-shopping-be-the-/

Registration is officially open for this year’s OWMA Year Ahead Virtual Conference and Annual Meeting. Register now for this engaging and informative event: https://www.owma.org//the-year-ahead-waste-recycling-confe

During COVID-19, waste workers have continued to be on the frontline. OWMA applauds the Ontario government for Expanding Eligibility for Emergency Child Care: https://t.co/uIH9sgAx10?amp=1

Save the Date for the upcoming OWMA Year Ahead conference taking place virtually on March 4. https://www.owma.org//the-year-ahead-waste-recycling-confe

"Ila Bossons was at the vanguard of the waste diversion and recycling movement in the 1990s." Read more about Ila’s everlasting impact on the waste management sector: http://gleanernews.ca//obituary-bossons-focused-on-citys/

OWMA is hosting a webinar on November 24 to explain how stakeholders will be impacted by the proposed regulation and proposed regulatory amendments to make producers responsible for operating the blue box programs. https://www.owma.org/events/owma-blue-box-webinar

Don't miss the opportunity to advertise in the OWMA Member & Services Guide. Learn more: http://ow.ly/DbJf50Cqsnm

Reminder: On November 17, OWMA, Ontario Sewer & Watermain Construction Association (OSWCA), Ontario Road Builders' Association (ORBA) and Ontario General Contractors Association will be hosting a joint information webinar on new regulations under the Environmental Protection Act (EPA) titled On-Site and Excess Soil Management O. Reg. 406/19, which was filed in December 2019 and will come into force January 1st 2021. Register now: https://www.owma.org/events/excess-soils-webinar

There's still time to register for the upcoming Blue Box webinar on November 24. https://www.owma.org/events/owma-blue-box-webinar

On November 17, OWMA, Ontario Sewer & Watermain Construction Association (OSWCA), Ontario Road Builders' Association (ORBA) and Ontario General Contractors Association will be hosting a joint information webinar on new regulations under the Environmental Protection Act (EPA) titled On-Site and Excess Soil Management O. Reg. 406/19, which was filed in December 2019 and will come into force January 1, 2021. Register now: https://www.owma.org/events/excess-soils-webinar

OWMA COVID-19 Update: Monday, November 23, 2020 at 12:01am new lockdown measures take effect for Peel Region and Toronto. Learn more: http://ow.ly/lxs850CrrUB

Waste reduction week may have come to a close, but at TRY Recycling, waste reduction is our every day! We live to recycle!

There's still time to register for the OWMA virtual workshop on Small Landfills Session 2 on October 27. Register here: https://www.owma.org//small-landfills-two-session-virtual-

OWMA is pleased to announce the election of Nicole Willett as Chair of the Board of Directors. Ms. Willett was elected to a two-year term commencing March 4, 2021. Read more : http://ow.ly/Zwt650Cqk7z

Ontario can and should be doing much better when it comes to resource recovery. OWMA supports the Ontario government’s commitment to strengthen the Blue Box recycling program. https://silkstart.s3.amazonaws.com/a1ad14c0-c06e-46bc-aabf-

Lest We Forget.

The deadline to apply for the 2021 OWMA Mentor and Leadership Program is November 30, 2020. For more information on the program and how to apply, please visit: https://www.owma.org//owma-waste-sector-leadership-program

Have you taken the Food Waste Pledge as part of Waste Reduction Week? https://wrwcanada.com/en/food-waste-pledge

OWMA supports the Ontario government’s commitment, as announced on October 19 by the Minister of the Environment, Conservation & Parks, to strengthen the Blue Box recycling program and set some of the highest waste diversion targets in North America. http://ow.ly/BWVN50C09E7

More must be done to divert plastic from our landfills, including creating more environmentally friendly products. Learn about Waste Reduction Week: wrwcanada.com

E-waste is an international problem, and the World Economic Forum describes it as the fastest-growing waste stream. Learn about Waste Reduction Week by visiting: wrwcanada.com

What actions are you taking to make a positive difference during Waste Reduction Week? http://ow.ly/vyvy50BXpFB

Don’t forget today is OWMA’s virtual workshop on Small Landfills, which is focused on responsible waste management and environmental protection for these sites: http://ow.ly/osmF50BniDp

Today, OWMA board members met to reflect on the association’s accomplishments over the past year and to identify our strategic priorities for 2021.

It’s Waste Reduction Week! What are you doing to celebrate? Be sure to join the conversation on social media using hashtag #WasteReductionWeek. Learn more at: wrwcanada.com

Share your insight and knowledge by presenting a paper at the 11th Canadian Waste to Resource Conference in May. Learn more about this year's Call for Papers: https://www.owma.org/articles/call-for-papers-2021

Join us on Nov. 24-25 for this year's virtual Hazardous Waste and Environmental Conference. This 2-day event provides opportunities to learn about the latest issues and connect with professionals and organizations from across the industry. Register now: http://ow.ly/cTu350BTeVN

We are hiring for AZ/DZ winter drivers across Ontario! To apply text: EZSNOW to: (833)759-1115.