News Release: October 3, 2019
Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee endorses the Region of Peel
The committee supports for a province-wide single-use plastics strategy discussion
Brampton, ON (October 3, 2019) – Today, Peel Region’s Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee endorsed Peel’s support for a province-wide single-use plastics strategy and our participation in discussions with the Province, the Retail Council of Canada and other stakeholders to develop a harmonized, Ontario-wide strategy for single-use plastics.
“The Region of Peel will gladly participate in a conversation around the creation of a province-wide, single-use plastics reduction strategy,” said Regional Chair Nando Iannicca. “This decision is in-line with Regional Council’s earlier support for a provincial plastics strategy to reduce waste and keep plastics out of the environment. The Region of Peel welcomes the Province’s harmonized approach and looks forward to actively participating in this new initiative.”
According to Norman Lee, Director of Waste Management, “Single-use plastics are a concern for Peel’s residents, cause litter in our environment and can be problematic in Peel’s waste processing facilities. We look forward to working with the province and other stakeholders to lessen the impact of single-use plastics on our environment.”
The Region of Peel has worked with the Retail Council of Canada, the Ministry of Environment and other stakeholders to develop successful policies that benefit the communities we serve. This initiative will help to build environmental resilience and increase waste diversion, which are two of the Region’s 2018-2022 Term of Council Priorities.
Media Contacts
Sangeeta SundaresanCommunication Specialist, Public Works
Region of Peel
905-791-7800 ext. 7963
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
