Due to inclement weather, travel to Nain was postponed a number of times. In lieu of an in-person visit, a virtual waste site visit was completed on November 25, 2024, and strategic interviews were held with members of the community.
Challenges
Opportunities
Difficulty adhering to provincial regulations
Barbed fence around landfill fails to contain litter due to westerly winds, blowing litter into the sea
Changing winds impact facilitated burns
Staffing constraints (leading to unauthorized burns and dumping of waste in non-designated locations)
Minimal recycling efforts (and lack of storage)
Mitigation measures at the landfill (e.g., fences to prevent wind blown debris & reduce unplanned burns)
Public education program (MMSB has a public education program that could be utilized)
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