Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo's Waste Management team continues to support residents through the transition to cart-based collection, and was recognized for these efforts by the Municipal Waste Association (MWA). The team was awarded two Promotion and Education (P&E) awards by the MWA. 

The team won a gold P&E award for best print tool for the Residential Waste Collection Information Kit that was attached to the carts. The info kit served as an important tool for residents to get all of the information they needed about the carts ahead of the launch.

The team also won a silver P&E award in the special event category for the 2025 Garage Glow-up, drop-off event. The successful Garage Glow-up event helped residents declutter items that could be recycled, repurposed or reused, keeping them out of the landfill.  

“These awards reflect the creativity, professionalism and dedication of the Region’s Waste Management Team, working in partnership with Communications and Creative Multi-media Services,” said Regional Chair Karen Redman. “From helping residents prepare for cart-based collection to promoting reuse and recycling, the team continues to deliver outstanding service and environmental leadership. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition.”

The Waste Management team is considering other ways to plan for the waste needs of our community into the future through our Long-Term Waste Management Strategy (LTWMS). For more information about the LTWMS and future waste management initiatives, please visit https://www.engagewr.ca/LTWMS.    

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