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.

WRAP links

Waste management information from State of the Environment Reports for Manitoba - Choose by clicking on the year below:
[1991] [1993] [1995] [1997]

Latest News

Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste

Notice of Public Consultation

Manitoba’s blue box, tire and oil recycling programs have diverted millions of kilograms of waste from landfills. To further enhance recycling services in Manitoba, government is requiring industry to be more responsible for the waste they generate and to implement comprehensive programs throughout the province.

Government is reviewing plans which would improve Manitobans’ access to safe and responsible recycling or disposal of products such as old TV’s, paint and batteries. Beginning in April 2011, the proposed programs would support permanent collection systems throughout the province and would replace the current government-funded HHW depots and e-waste roundups.

Household hazardous waste includes products such as batteries, medications, paint, antifreeze, fluorescent lighting and products containing mercury. Electronic waste includes products such as computers, televisions, video players and home theatre systems.

These products should not be thrown out with household garbage. To protect our natural resources and environment, they must be properly disposed of or responsibly recycled.

Program features include:

more opportunity to safely recycle or dispose of waste materials
drop off locations throughout Manitoba
increased diversion of toxic materials from landfill
safe recycling done in Canada

Government funding will not be required to support these programs. Operating budgets will come from product manufacturers.

This 28-day public consultation is one of the first steps in establishing the new programs. All comments will be considered in developing recommendations for the Minister of Conservation, who is responsible for program approval. Government is interested in your feedback related to all areas of the plans including accessibility and convenience, environmental protection, funding sources and financial reporting. (See comment form)

The plans respond to requirements under the Household Hazardous Material and Prescribed Material Stewardship Regulation and the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Stewardship Regulation and accompanying Guidelines for Electrical and Electronic Equipment. (Guidelines for Hazardous or Prescribed Household Material).

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The stewardship plans are available online and at Manitoba Conservation’s public registries throughout the province. All comments will be considered in establishing the programs. You may use the comment form or just email or fax your comments.