Waste reduction strategies

The Government of Canada is banning six categories of harmful single-use plastics including checkout bags, cutlery, and foodservice ware made from or containing problematic plastics (e.g. polylactic acid, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene foam, oxo-degradable plastic, and black plastic made with carbon black), ring carriers used for bottles and cans, stir sticks and straws. 

To implement recommendations from our Solid Waste Management Master Plan, and to further our efforts to reduce waste, we are exploring options for fees for single-use beverage cups and reusable shopping bags. Thank you for taking the time to respond to our survey and provide feedback on these proposed fees. We are compiling your input and comments and will provide an update soon. Please stay tuned for more information.