|
W2RO Advocacy Pillars |
Solving Ontario's Landfill
Capacity Crisis
Ontario is currently facing a crisis in landfill capacity and without immediate action we will run out of capacity within 10 years. The biggest obstacle to increasing capacity is Bill 197, which allows municipalities to veto developments outside of their boundary in an adjacent municipality.
Collaborating for Sustainable and Best-in-Class EPR Programs for all Ontarians
Working with service providers, Ontario has the opportunity to build sustainable and best-in-class EPR programs.
Unlocking the Industry by Working for Workers & Business in Ontario
Workers in the waste management and recycling sectors provide an essential service to every community in Ontario, but they do not receive the same support as their counterparts in the skilled trades.
Continuing Red Tape Reduction to Ensure Ontario Remains Open for Business
Cumbersome approval processes for waste management and recycling infrastructure have left Ontario at a competitive disadvantage.
Maximizing Resource and Energy Recovery to Strengthen Ontario's Economy
More than three quarters of Ontarians agree that the government should invest in technologies that could turn waste into energy according to polling. One of the many examples of energy from waste successes is the renewable natural gas that is used to power truck fleets, which help power our economy.
| Recent News |
| Membership |
Member Highlight
Halton Region's Waste Management Division provides comprehensive waste services to approximately 600,000 residents across its four local municipalities: Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville. The division offers harmonized curbside collection of organics, garbage, recyclables, yard waste, bulk waste and metal and application collection. Halton Region Waste Management owns and operates the Halton Waste Management Site (HWMS) in Milton, which serves as a central hub for waste diversion and disposal – it is the last operating municipal landfill in the GTA!
Halton has achieved a 58% diversion rate, keeping over 132,000 tonnes of waste out of landfills in 2024 alone. These efforts have extended the landfill’s lifespan from originally a 20-year lifespan to over 60 years and counting.
Looking ahead, Halton’s Solid Waste Management Strategy aims to increase the diversion rate to 65% by 2030. Key targets include diverting an additional 5–11% of waste, extending landfill capacity, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 13,020 tonnes annually. Through these services and strategic initiatives, Halton Region Waste Management is committed to fostering a sustainable, environmentally responsible community.
Learn more about Halton Region
Member Volunteer Spotlight
Adam Kent leads the Operations department at U-Pak Group of Companies and serves on its Senior Leadership Team. With 25 years in the transportation and waste sectors, Adam started his career as a truck mechanic and steadily advanced into leadership roles across both industries. He’s deeply committed to U-Pak’s vision of a zero-waste future – where every resource is recovered and reclaimed before anything reaches landfill.
A people-first leader, Adam believes in empowering teams through collaboration, shared success, and the discovery of individual strengths. Before entering the industry, he studied music in college and toured as a professional musician. These days, life off the road looks a little different – Adam and his wife are raising five kids, so his spare time is filled with coaching, chauffeuring, and navigating the never-boring world of teenage drama.
| Join Us for Upcoming Events |
