Pollution Prevention (P2) Branch
Waste Reduction and Prevention
In 1989, the Manitoba Government joined the other provinces in a commitment to cutting solid waste in half. In 1990, the Province passed The Waste Reduction and Prevention Act that provides a range of options to reduce solid waste.
Regulations under The WRAP Act were developed to support multi-material recycling, tire recycling and used oil management. Stewardship corporations were established under these regulations to implement waste reduction programs for designated wastes. The Manitoba Product Stewardship Corporation (MPSC), Tire Stewardship Manitoba and Manitoba Association for Resource Recovery Corporation (MARRC) operate at a financial "arm's length" from government, but are accountable to the Minister of Conservation.
Waste management information from State
of the Environment Reports for Manitoba - Choose by
clicking on the year below:
[1991] [1993] [1995] [1997]
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