Solid Waste Management Master Plan

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Thank you to everyone who took part in shaping the future of solid waste services in the County of Brant! The Solids Waste Master Plan was approved in September 2025. More information about the plan can be found at brant.ca/SolidWastePlan.

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

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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Thank you to everyone who took part in shaping the future of solid waste services in the County of Brant! The Solids Waste Master Plan was approved in September 2025. More information about the plan can be found at brant.ca/SolidWastePlan.

County of Brant Staff aim to maintain a respectful and constructive dialogue with the public through all forms of communication. We understand and appreciate that people will have differing opinions and concerns, and welcome all feedback, questions, and comments in a respectful and constructive manner.

Please ask your question or leave your comment below. We will do our best to respond within 3 business days. You may also find answers to some of your questions on our FAQs page or at brant.ca/Waste.

  • Share Hello, I’m doing a review of other RFP for a waste management master plan and wanted to know if you would be able to share yours with me along with challenges and countermeasures now that you've been actively working on it. on Facebook Share Hello, I’m doing a review of other RFP for a waste management master plan and wanted to know if you would be able to share yours with me along with challenges and countermeasures now that you've been actively working on it. on Twitter Share Hello, I’m doing a review of other RFP for a waste management master plan and wanted to know if you would be able to share yours with me along with challenges and countermeasures now that you've been actively working on it. on Linkedin Email Hello, I’m doing a review of other RFP for a waste management master plan and wanted to know if you would be able to share yours with me along with challenges and countermeasures now that you've been actively working on it. link

    Hello, I’m doing a review of other RFP for a waste management master plan and wanted to know if you would be able to share yours with me along with challenges and countermeasures now that you've been actively working on it.

    Christina Beaton asked 26 days ago

    Thank you for reaching out.  Our Solid Waste/Wastewater Operations Manager will be emailing your directly to follow-up with you.

    County of Brant Operations

  • Share I own a business downtown Paris and we have recently lost access to county waste manegement facilities for our recycling. I must say, this has HUGELY impacted some businesses downtown and is already impacting the ammount of littering I have seen. I don't understand the choice behind this decision? Will these services return after the dig? on Facebook Share I own a business downtown Paris and we have recently lost access to county waste manegement facilities for our recycling. I must say, this has HUGELY impacted some businesses downtown and is already impacting the ammount of littering I have seen. I don't understand the choice behind this decision? Will these services return after the dig? on Twitter Share I own a business downtown Paris and we have recently lost access to county waste manegement facilities for our recycling. I must say, this has HUGELY impacted some businesses downtown and is already impacting the ammount of littering I have seen. I don't understand the choice behind this decision? Will these services return after the dig? on Linkedin Email I own a business downtown Paris and we have recently lost access to county waste manegement facilities for our recycling. I must say, this has HUGELY impacted some businesses downtown and is already impacting the ammount of littering I have seen. I don't understand the choice behind this decision? Will these services return after the dig? link

    I own a business downtown Paris and we have recently lost access to county waste manegement facilities for our recycling. I must say, this has HUGELY impacted some businesses downtown and is already impacting the ammount of littering I have seen. I don't understand the choice behind this decision? Will these services return after the dig?

    ItsPrinxLydia_4855 asked 6 months ago

    Thank you for your question.

    In 2021, the Ontario government passed a regulation that shifts the financial and operational responsibility of Blue Box recycling programs to producers – the organizations that produce the materials and packaging that end up in the Blue Box.

    As of January 1, 2025, the residential County of Brant’s Blue Box recycling program is provided by Circular Materials Ontario, who is the administrator on behalf of the producers for the provincial common collection system and is a not-for-profit organization that is committed to building an efficient and effective recycling system in Ontario.

    As part of the regulation, commercial, industrial and institutional properties (except for public schools and retirement/long term care homes) are not eligible and are not included in Blue Box services through producer responsibility. This means that properties that are deemed non-eligible must make alternate arrangements for the collection of their recycling.

    Information on the Blue Box transition can be found on the County website at https://www.brant.ca/en/garbage-and-recycling/blue-box-transition-program.aspx 

     Matthew D’Hondt, C.E.T.
         Solid Waste / Wastewater Operations Manager

  • Share Thank you for the survey- waiting until 2036 for organic waste collection should not be the goal- should be done sooner as it can reduce the actual amount of garbage as well. How will this apply to business owners? on Facebook Share Thank you for the survey- waiting until 2036 for organic waste collection should not be the goal- should be done sooner as it can reduce the actual amount of garbage as well. How will this apply to business owners? on Twitter Share Thank you for the survey- waiting until 2036 for organic waste collection should not be the goal- should be done sooner as it can reduce the actual amount of garbage as well. How will this apply to business owners? on Linkedin Email Thank you for the survey- waiting until 2036 for organic waste collection should not be the goal- should be done sooner as it can reduce the actual amount of garbage as well. How will this apply to business owners? link

    Thank you for the survey- waiting until 2036 for organic waste collection should not be the goal- should be done sooner as it can reduce the actual amount of garbage as well. How will this apply to business owners?

    jhaley asked 6 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback. You are correct, there is a considerable amount of organic waste generated from residential solid waste that could be diverted from the landfill through an organics program or composting. The timeline currently being considered for a residential organic waste collection program is 2034 which aligns with the 7 year collection contract as well as the forecasted municipal population reaching 50,000 as outlined in the Provincial Food and Organic Waste Policy Statement.  It is also important to note that there will be significant capital and operating costs associated with implementing an Organics program and this will be weighed out by Mayor and Council when making a decision on if and when to roll out a program like this for the County of Brant.

    The level of participation by commercial businesses is not currently known. This would be determined as part of the planning process for an organics program.

    Matthew D’Hondt, C.E.T.
    Solid Waste / Wastewater Operations Manager