What We Heard and What’s Next

Thank you to everyone who took part in shaping the future of solid waste services in the County of Brant!

Between May 12 and June 16, 2025, we heard from 172 survey participants and connected with residents at an in-person session held at the Brant Sports Complex. Here’s a snapshot of what we heard:

Cost-saving options were widely supported (70.3%), including reducing leaf and yard waste pickup to 6 times per year and switching to one-side garbage collection on low-traffic rural roads (73.7%).

Residents want stronger waste diversion efforts, with 75% supporting a ban on putting recyclable materials in the garbage and growing interest in curbside organic waste collection.

Phased organics rollout was preferred, especially in urban areas with 500+ residents — balancing cost, practicality, and provincial requirements.

Home composting support is popular, with most respondents in favour of discounted composters and community giveaway events.

Waste collection schedules should reflect community needs, with strong support for models that offer weekly service in at least one area and introduce organic pickup in urban neighbourhoods.

Though there is some openness to area-based taxation that reflects service differences, tax-based funding remains the top choice, with residents favouring the current model over user-pay systems.

Most people (66%) are happy with current Paris Transfer Station hours, though some would like to see extended evening or weekend options.

Your feedback is helping us build a more sustainable, efficient, and community-driven Solid Waste Management Master Plan.

Next Steps

The master plan will be finalized considering the feedback received and presented to the Policy Development Committee for approval at their September 2, 2025 meeting. Meetings are open to the public and can also be viewed on the County of Brant YouTube Channel at brant.ca/Live.