About the master plan
This master plan guides how the City of Wrenford manages garbage, recycling, and organic waste for the next 25 years. As our city grows, we need a clear strategy to keep our neighbourhoods clean, protect the Tamsin River and Ambrel Lake, and reduce the amount of waste we send to the landfill. The plan focuses on prevention, reuse, and recycling before we consider disposal.
Our waste hierarchy
We follow a simple order of operations to handle waste:
- Reduce: The best option is to use less in the first place. This means buying only what you need and choosing products with less packaging.
- Reuse: Give your unwanted items a second life. Donate furniture, clothing, and building materials through the Wrenford Reuse Network or take them to the East Wrenford Waste Management Facility for reuse programs.
- Recycle and Compost: Separate your recyclables and organic waste. Use the Waste Wizard online tool to check exactly what goes in your Blue Bin, Green Bin, or Black Cart.
- Recover: Convert waste that cannot be recycled into energy or other materials.
- Dispose: Landfill is the last resort. We aim to send as little as possible here.
Our goals and targets
Our main target is the Waste Diversion Target 2040, which aims to divert 70 per cent of all residential and commercial waste away from the landfill by the year 2040. To track our progress, we launched the Waste Diversion Dashboard, a public online tracker that shows monthly diversion rates and landfill usage.
The master plan is reviewed every decade to make sure our targets remain realistic and our programs match community needs. The next major review will take place in 2041.
How the plan works
Success depends on rules, infrastructure, and community action. The City enforces standards through by-laws like the Clean Yards By-law 2019-113 and Property Standards By-law 2019-112 to keep properties free of debris. At the same time, we invest in infrastructure, such as the East Wrenford Waste Management Facility and seasonal drop-off depots for household hazardous waste.
We also rely on residents and businesses to sort waste correctly. When contamination happens, the Waste wise program and ambassador team reaches out to help you understand what went wrong and how to fix it. You can also join free workshops to learn more about zero waste initiatives and goals in your home.
Construction and demolition waste
Renovations and building projects generate heavy waste. The master plan requires contractors to follow the Waste management bylaw and regulations. We encourage sorting wood, metal, and drywall for recycling at the depot before the remaining debris is hauled to the landfill.
Get involved
The master plan is a living document. You can help by using your carts correctly, attending seasonal facility tours, and providing feedback on future updates through the Master Plan Community Feedback Portal. Questions about the plan or your waste accounts can be directed to the Waste Programs Supervisor, Ben Achterberg, at [email protected].