Programs

Future State Visioning Workshop Participation
The Township of McNab/Braeside is developing a Sustainable Waste Management Strategy (SWMS) that will guide waste management programs and services over the next 10 to 20 years, focused on environmental sustainability, recovering valuable resources, and making current waste infrastructure last longer.

Why Complete a Sustainable Waste Management Strategy (SWMS)?
The Township’s last strategy was completed in 2011. Since that time, there have been changes in the Township and in waste management in Ontario. Across Ontario, forward-thinking jurisdictions use these strategies as a compass to guide their waste management system, typically updating them every 10 to 25 years. The SWMS is a structured process which reviews the current state of the waste management system, identifies opportunities for improvement, and develops an implementation plan to support actions that advance the Township towards its long-term goals.

Sustainable Waste Management Strategy Goals:

• Develop a long-term vision for sustainable waste management in the Township of McNab/Braeside.
• Identify and recommend actions to reduce waste generation, increase waste diversion, limit CO2 emissions, and improve overall waste system performance.
• Optimize the efficiency and extend the life of current waste management infrastructure (e.g., landfill space, equipment).
• Contribute to the Township’s environmental sustainability objectives and, where applicable, greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.
• Engage with the community and stakeholders to ensure the strategy reflects local needs and priorities.

The Project Phases:
We are currently in Phase 2, where we define the Township’s future vision.

• Phase 1: Current State Assessment
• Phase 2: Future State Visioning and Options Development (Current Phase)
• Phase 3: Strategy Development and Implementation Plan
• Phase 4: Reporting

Visioning Workshop
The Township is looking for your input to help develop a strategy reflects local needs and priorities. Join the virtual workshop to share your perspective on waste management solutions that support the community’s long-term goals.

Format: Virtual (The Microsoft Teams meeting link will be sent by email to registered attendees prior to the scheduled meeting.)

Registration is open until March 9th, 2026

Duration: 1 hour

Agenda

1. Welcome & Overview: Learn about the SWMS and its objectives (10 mins)
2. Current State: A quick look at the Township’s current waste system and its challenges (7 mins)
3. Looking Ahead: Trends from other municipalities and future challenges (7 mins)
4. Brainstorming: A facilitated session to share your ideas on potential future actions the Township can take to support sustainable waste management (20 mins)
5. Wrap-up: Summary of ideas and next steps (10 mins)

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Questions?
Please contact the project leads for more information:

Samantha Halloran, Project Manager, Dillon Consulting Limited
shalloran@dillon.ca

Ryan Frew, P.Eng. Director of Public Works, Township of McNab/Braeside
rfrew@mcnabbraeside.com
613-623-5756 x 227