Waste Management Strategy - Survey 2

The City of Owen Sound is developing a Waste Management Strategy to provide strategic direction for managing the City’s waste. Through this Strategy the City will be examining how new approaches in waste management and consumer trends will shape the future of waste management in Owen Sound and how to improve our current waste management system for a more sustainable future. 

In July we conducted a survey to gather the public’s input on what ideas we should be looking at for Owen Sound’s future waste management system. Based on the results of the survey, and a review of the City’s current state, over 30 opportunities were developed. There were a number of opportunities that were consolidated as they were close in scope and a number of suggestions are being covered off through other legislation.  15 options are being prioritized for consideration. 

We note that we received some ideas from survey responses regarding the City’s Blue Box Program; however, the City, as part of a Provincial Initiative, is transitioning to a program called, Individual Producer Responsibility for the Blue Box Program where producers will be responsible for the Blue Box Program. More information on the Blue Box Program transition is available here: https://rpra.ca/programs/blue-box/blue-box-transition/.  Any questions on the City’s Blue Box Program transition can also be directed to Rick Chappell, Supervisor of Environmental Services at rchappell@owensound.ca.

We would like your input on the recommendations for Waste Management that we are exploring for implementation in Owen Sound.

This survey will close on Sunday, October 16th.