Item - 2014.PW32.20

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on June 18, 2014 and was adopted without amendment.

PW32.20 - Update on the Development of the Long Term Waste Management Strategy

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Wards:: All

Committee Decision

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee received the item for information.

Origin

(June 4, 2014) Report from the Acting General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services

Summary

The purpose of this staff report is to report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee with a status update on the development of the Long Term Waste Management Strategy (the Strategy). The report provides an update on the work completed to date, including a summary of consultation activities.

In February 2014, HDR Corporation was hired to assist the City of Toronto with the research, development and drafting of a Long Term Waste Management Strategy. The Strategy will examine options for the management of Toronto’s waste for the next 30 to 50 years and will recommend waste management policies and programs, including how to manage our remaining garbage even after reduction, reuse, and recycling.

Background Information

(June 4, 2014) Report from the Acting General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, on Update on the Development of the Long Term Waste Management Strategy
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-70223.pdf

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong (Carried)

That the item be received for information.