Rigolet Community Visit - October 3, 2024




Challenges Opportunities
  • Not enough disposal / landfill capacity
  • Air emission concerns with open burning
  • Attracting animals / pests at waste sites
  • Differences in waste diversion opportunities
  • Challenges to bring in new ways to recycle and manage hazardous waste
  • Need to improve engagement and education on waste practices
  • Overcoming operational challenges like securing access to waste sites
  • Enhancing recycling programs
  • Collaboration with neighbouring communities
  • Increasing community engagement and education
  • Diverting food and other organic waste from disposal
  • Improving infrastructure
  • Improving operations at waste sites
  • Forming strategic partnerships (such as producer responsibility organizations)