Solid Waste Management Master Plan

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The County of Brant has begun developing a Solid Waste Management Master Plan, a long-term strategy that will guide how waste is collected, managed, and reduced in our community over the next 25 years.

You're invited to get involved and share your thoughts as we plan for a more sustainable and efficient waste management system that reflects the needs of our growing community.

Why This Matters

Our current waste programs serve thousands of households and businesses across

Scroll down to see the news feed for updates and information, discover ways to share your feedback, view FAQs, and more.

The County of Brant has begun developing a Solid Waste Management Master Plan, a long-term strategy that will guide how waste is collected, managed, and reduced in our community over the next 25 years.

You're invited to get involved and share your thoughts as we plan for a more sustainable and efficient waste management system that reflects the needs of our growing community.

Why This Matters

Our current waste programs serve thousands of households and businesses across the County but with a growing population, evolving waste regulations, and a stronger focus on environmental responsibility, now is the time to rethink and refresh how we manage our solid waste.

The Solid Waste Management Master Plan will act as a roadmap to guide short-term (now to 2027), medium-term (2027–2040), and long-term (2040 and beyond) waste management decisions. It will help ensure we continue to offer practical and cost-effective services while advancing our environmental goals. This includes exploring new programs and improvements that reduce waste, increase diversion from landfill, and support innovation.


What’s Being Considered

Through this plan, the County will:

  • Assess how our current waste services are working.
  • Explore opportunities to introduce new programs and best practices.
  • Plan for future growth while protecting our environment and community well-being.
  • Incorporate previous feedback, including input gathered during the 2023 Garbage and Recycling Review.

One key change already taking place is the transition of the Blue Box program to producer responsibility. As of January 1, 2025, the County no longer oversees the residential curbside collection of Blue Box materials. It's important to note that this shift was mandated provincially and is not part of the Solid Waste Management Master Plan.

FAQs

We have included a list of frequently asked questions to help answer some questions you may have.

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  • What We Heard and What’s Next

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    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 Administration and Operations Committee for approval at their September 16, 2025 meeting. Meetings are open to the public and can also be viewed on the County of Brant YouTube Channel at brant.ca/Live.

  • Engage with us

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    Community input is essential to this project! Share your thoughts on the programs and practices being considered to help shape the County's Solid Waste Master Plan.

    For your convenience

    • Complete the online survey. Survey closes Monday, June 16, 2025.
    • Prefer a printed survey? Stop by the main County of Brant Customer Service locations to pick up a copy until Monday, June 16, 2025 at 4:30 pm.
    • You can also complete the survey over the phone by calling 519.44BRANT (519.442.7268) or 1.855.44BRANT (1.855.442.7268).
    • Have a question or comment about the Solid Waste Master Plan? Let us know.


    Attend an Open House

    Joins us at the open house where you can speak directly with staff, ask questions, and share your thoughts.

    • Monday, May 26, 2025
    • 5:30 to 7:30 pm
    • Brant Sports Complex (Lafarge Hall), 944 Powerline Road, Paris

    This will be a drop-in session. There will not be a formal presentation.
    Participants will have the opportunity to review information, provide feedback, and speak to staff about the project.

    View the information boards that will be available during the open house.


    Level of Engagement

    For more information, please read the County of Brant's Community Engagement Framework.

Page last updated: 27 Jun 2025, 08:49 AM