Education and Events
Below are details regarding our education offerings for schools as well as community groups. We look forward to engaging with residents regarding our curbside waste collection programs and services!
Additional resources like brochures, posters, videos and a virtual tour of our site, can be found on our Publication and Resources page.
School/class presentations, onsite bus tours and online resources |
We’ve got options to engage students! Online presentationsAudience:
Book your Curbside Chat with a Region of Waterloo waste representative. Topics vary including drag and drop sorting, green bin to compost, and landfill construction. Presentations take place online through Microsoft Teams and are approximately one hour in length which includes a question and answer period. Onsite toursAudience:
Cost: Free Transportation: Schools arrange for a school bus rental and cover the cost of that themselves.
Onsite Bus Tour with Education Centre Stop Explore waste management in action with our onsite bus tour at the Waterloo landfill! This one-hour experience begins with fun, grade-appropriate activities in our Education Centre, followed by a guided bus tour of the landfill site. Students will get a firsthand look at key areas of the property, including:
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Email us to book your online presentation or onsite bus tour. Activity sheets:
*For a clickable PowerPoint file format or if you have questions regarding our online resources, send us an email request. |
Community presentations and workshops |
Whether online or in person presentations/workshops focus on the Region of Waterloo's residential curbside waste programs and services including: why sorting is so important, tips for sorting correctly and how the landfill works. Duration: Approximately one hour including a question and answer period. Timing: Presentations/workshops are preferably delivered during the day, Monday to Friday. Requests for evening or weekend hours will be reviewed and may be possible pending staffing availability and approval. Number of participants: A minimum of 15 people in attendance. Cost: No cost. Email us to book your waste management engagement opportunity! |
Waste Discovery Day: Beyond the Curb |
Join us for Waste Discovery Day, a free, family-friendly event held twice a year in Spring and Fall, aligning with The Provincial Day of Action on Litter and Waste Reduction Week in Canada. This year, we’re taking you beyond the curb to explore the many programs and services that help manage waste in our community!
What to Expect Explore Our Waste Operations – Take a guided bus tour of the Waterloo landfill and see waste management in action - registration required.
Event Details Date: May 10, 2025 Time: Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: 925 Erb St. W. Waterloo, Gate #1
Bus Tours Tour Times: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (departing every 30 minutes) Registration: Go to our event registration page to reserve your spot on a bus tour.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to go beyond the curb and discover how waste is managed in our community! |
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