Nunatsiavut Waste Management Action Plan

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The Nunatsiavut Government Infrastructure Division and the Inuit Community Governments along with Dillon Consulting Limited is creating an Interim Waste Management Action Plan, an Operational Plan, and Concept Designs specifically for the needs of Nain, Hopedale, Makkovik, Postville, and Rigolet.

This project is about waste management in our communities. Waste management is the process of collecting, transporting, processing, recycling, and/or disposing of waste materials in a safe and efficient manner. We will look at new information and listen to what residents have to say to come up with the plan. During community engagement sessions we will talk about:

  • How garbage is collected and disposed
  • Recycling and composting opportunities
  • How to manage household hazardous wastes
  • How to communicate waste management programs


Our project will update a study from 2017 by collecting new best practices and current information, along with the opinions of residents and community representatives. The goal is to provide both immediate and long term recommendations to improve current waste management infrastructure and operations in these areas. The results will be part of a larger plan called Pingutitsinik Nunatsiavut: Create Nunatsiavut Infrastructure Strategy.


Your feedback is important to us. Take the survey below to have your say.

We want to hear from you!


The Nunatsiavut Government Infrastructure Division and the Inuit Community Governments along with Dillon Consulting Limited is creating an Interim Waste Management Action Plan, an Operational Plan, and Concept Designs specifically for the needs of Nain, Hopedale, Makkovik, Postville, and Rigolet.

This project is about waste management in our communities. Waste management is the process of collecting, transporting, processing, recycling, and/or disposing of waste materials in a safe and efficient manner. We will look at new information and listen to what residents have to say to come up with the plan. During community engagement sessions we will talk about:

  • How garbage is collected and disposed
  • Recycling and composting opportunities
  • How to manage household hazardous wastes
  • How to communicate waste management programs


Our project will update a study from 2017 by collecting new best practices and current information, along with the opinions of residents and community representatives. The goal is to provide both immediate and long term recommendations to improve current waste management infrastructure and operations in these areas. The results will be part of a larger plan called Pingutitsinik Nunatsiavut: Create Nunatsiavut Infrastructure Strategy.


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  • Frequently Asked Questions

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    1. What is the Interim Waste Management Action Plan?

    The Interim Waste Management Action Plan outlines immediate and long-term measures to address waste management issues for all five (5) Nunatsiavut communities: Nain, Hopedale, Makkovik, Postville, and Rigolet.

    2. What are the Concept Plans?

    The Concept Plans provide visual and technical illustrations of the recommended infrastructure for each community. Concept Plans will be included in the Final Project Report.

    3. What is the purpose of the Operational Plan?

    The Operational Plan will complement the Concept Plans with details of the day-to-day actions and procedures needed for improvements to the waste management system. Operations Plans will be included in the Final Project Report.

    4. How can community members get involved in the project?

    Community members can complete a short survey, available from October 3 to November 15, 2024 to provide feedback through the this engagement portal.

    5. Will there be opportunities for local employment through this plan?

    Yes, we will prioritize local hiring and training programs as part of the waste management operations and facility construction. The Operations Plan will describe the staffing requirements for recommendations.

    6. How are cultural considerations being integrated into the waste management strategies?

    We will be listening to Elders and community leaders during the Community Engagement Events to ensure traditional practices and cultural values are respected and integrated into the waste management solutions.

    7. How will progress be communicated to the community?

    Updates will be provided through this engagement portal. Interim and final documents can be found in the "Documents" tab.

    8. Who can I contact for more information about the waste management plan?

    Contact information is provided on the engagement portal in the "Who's Listening" tab.

     

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