Resources
The resources section is an ongoing collection of relevant materials to support Indigenous communities with developing waste management projects and programs. If you have any materials you would like to share, please contact us to discuss.
Waste Management
- British Columbia Environment Industry Association British Columbia First Nations Solid Waste Program
- Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environmental National Guidelines for Hazardous Waste Landfills
- Central Newfoundland Waste Management Frequently Asked Questions
- Giroux Environmental Consulting State of Waste Management in Canada
- Government of Alberta Too Good To Waste Reports & Data
- Government of Canada National Strategy for Lamps Containing Mercury
- Government of Canada Solid Waste Management for Northern and Remote Communities Guidebook
- Government of Canada Technical Document on Municipal Solid Waste Organics Processing
- Government of Manitoba Solid Waste Sites Interactive Map
- Green Action Centre - First Nations Waste Minimization Project (see below for two radio clips related to the First Nations Waste Minimization Project)
- Indigenous Zero Waste Technical Advisory Group (IZWTAG)
- Kahnawake Waste Management Plan for the Kahnawà:ke Mohawk Territory
- Naut'sa mawt Tribal Council The Merganser - Reports on First Nation Waste Management Programs
- Northern Ontario First Nations Environment Conference First Nation Waste Management Initiative
- Ontario Waste Management Association News & Resources
- Prince Edward Island Waste Management Corporation Educational Guides
- University of Manitoba Natural Resources Institute Solid Waste Management Practices in Two Northern Manitoba First Nations
- University of Victoria What is Participatory Sustainable Waste Management Participatory Sustainable Waste Management Booklet
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Reduction and reuse
- Canadian Plastics Industry Association: Waste Management
- Diabetes Canada: Find a Donation Bin Near You
- National Geographic: 10 Tips to Reduce Your Plastic Use
- Planet Aid: Get Involved (Textile Recycling)
- Plastic Free Challenge: What You Can Do
- Waste Reduction Week Canada School Resource Kit Municipal Resource Kit Business Tool Kit Waste Reduction Resources by Province
recycling
General
- First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Sustainable Development Institute: Waste Management Educational Activities
- Global Recycling Day: Youth and Education
- Government of Manitoba WasteWise Information Hub
- Government of New Brunswick Waste Reduction & Diversion Plan
- Government of Northwest Territory I Care NWT
- Government of Saskatchewan: Copper Wire Recycling Reducing Waste & Recycling
- Green Action Centre: Recycling Toolkit for Manitoba First Nations
- I Care NWT Yellowknives Dene First Nation Dettah Recycling Centre
- Manitoba Eco Network Manitoba Environmental Youth Network
- North Vancouver School District Waste Diversion in Schools Handbook
- Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation Sudbury Area First Nation Recycling Program Implementation Evaluation
- Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation How to Develop First Nations Waste Diversion Programs
- Recycling Council of Alberta Recycling 101 Powerpoint Presentation
- Recycling Council of Ontario Educator & Student Information Waste Audits for Schools Garbage & Recycling Toolkit
- Regional District Okanagan - Similkameen (BC) Recycling Guidebook
- The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq Online Waste Sorting Guide
Household recycling
- Canadian Beverage Container Recycling Association (CBCRA)
- Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba (MMSM): Recycling Guide
- Recycle Everywhere: Recycling Program
Hazardous Waste
- Biomedical
- Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment Guidelines for the Management of Biomedical Waste in Canada
- Government of Saskatchewan Biomedical Waste Management Guidelines
- Household
- Alberta Recycling Management Authority: Paint, Tires, and Used Oil
- Assembly of First Nations Household Chemical Fact Sheet
- Assembly of First Nations Landfill Wastes Toxic Metals - Mercury Toxic Metals - Lead
- BC Environment Industry Association Hazardous Waste FAQs
- Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment National Guidelines for Hazardous Waste Disposal Volume I & Volume II
- Capital Region District (BC) What is Hazardous Waste
- City of Ottawa Tips to Reduce Hazardous Waste
- City of Winnipeg Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
- David Suzuki Foundation How to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste
- Government of Alberta Household Hazardous Waste Program List of Household Hazardous Waste Items
- Government of Canada Code of Practice for management of end-of-life lamps containing mercury
- Government of Canada Collection Sites for Disposing of Lamps with Mercury
- Government of Manitoba Used Oil Collection Depot Guidelines
- Government of New Brunswick Reference Guide to Household Hazardous Product Alternatives First Nations Resources
- Government of Ontario Hazardous Waste Information Network What is a Hazardous Waste?
- Government of Nunavut Voices of Nunavut
- Government of Yukon Hazardous Waste Management Program How do I dispose of Household Hazardous Waste
- Manitoba Association for Resource Recovery Corp. (MARRC): Used Oil and Antifreeze
- Product Care Recycling: Paint, Household Hazardous Waste, Lights, and Smoke/CO alarm
- Recycling Council of BC Toxic Toolkit
- Recycle Manitoba Where to Recycle in Winnipeg Interactive Map
- Regional District of Okanagan - Similkameen (BC) Where do I take Hazardous Waste
- Regional District Okanagan - Similkameen Media Kit & Reference Guide to Household Hazardous Waste
- Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council Alternatives & Handling Procedures for Specific Products Guidelines for Buying & Using Hazardous Waste
- Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council Hazardous Waste Resources
- United Nations Sustainable Development National Waste Management Report
- Industrial and Commercial
- Government of Alberta Industrial Hazardous Waste Information
- Government of Saskatchewan Industrial Waste Acceptance Guidance
- Government of Alberta Industrial Hazardous Waste Information
End-of-life vehicles
- Government of Nunavut End-of-Life Vehicle Hazardous Materials Recovery Program Manual
- Scout Environmental Northern End-of-Life Vehicle Recycling Program
- Scout Environmental Switchout: Mercury Vehicle Switch Recovery Program
- Tire and Rubber Association of Canada: Provincial Tire Recycling Programs
- Tire Stewardship Manitoba (TSM): Tire Recycling
Electronic waste
- Alberta Recycling Management Authority: Electronics Program
- Canadian Electrical Stewardship Association (household appliance recycling)
- Computer Recycling Canada
- Electronic Products Recycling Association
- Electronic Recycling Association: Recycle Your Electronics
- Government of the Northwest Territories: Electronics Recycling Program
- HRAI (Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada): Thermostat recycling
- Recycling Council of British Columbia: E-Waste End-of-Life Electronic Equipment
- Recycle My Electronics: British Columbia
- Recycle My Electronics: Saskatchewan
- Recycle My Electronics: Manitoba
- Recycle My Electronics: Ontario
- Recycle My Electronics: Quebec
- Recycle My Electronics: New Brunswick
- Recycle My Electronics: Nova Scotia
- Recycle My Electronics: Prince Edward Island
- Recycle My Electronics: Newfoundland and Labrador
household batteries
- Call2Recycle Battery Recycling
- Canadian Battery Association: Recycling Lead-Acid Batteries
- Canadian Energy:Car Battery Recycling
composting
- FoodShare - Composting Resources
- Indigenous Food First - Learn How to Compost
- Manitoba Green Action Centre - Become a Master Composter Train-the-Trainer Program
- Manitoba Green Action Centre – Build a Compost Bin
- Manitoba Green Action Centre - Composting Basics
- Manitoba Green Action Centre – Composting Resources
- Rethink Waste - Newfoundland and Labrador: Backyard Composting
- TerraCycle - Composting
Regulations and legislation
- Canada Council of Ministers of the Environment Code of Practice for Used Oil Management in Canada
- Government of Canada Permits and Notices Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- Government of Manitoba Environmental Approvals Generator Responsibilities Carrier Responsibilities Receiver Responsibilities
- Government of Northwest Territories Guidelines, Regulations and Policies Used Oil & Waste Fuel Management Regulations
- Government of Nunavut Environmental Protection Regulations & Guidelines Environmental Guideline for the General Management of Hazardous Waste Used Oil & Waste Fuel Guideline
- Government of Quebec Hazardous Materials Regulation Highlights
- Government of Saskatchewan Interim Guidelines for the Decommissioning of a Warehouse Used for the Storage of Crop Protection Chemicals Waste Oil Burning Equipment Guideline
- Government of Yukon Special Waste Regulation
- University of Saskatchewan Hazardous Waste Disposal Standard
Training
- Alberta CARE – Solid Waste Training
- BEAHR Solid Waste Coordinator Training
- First Nations Technical Services Advisory Group - Transfer Station Operator Training
- First Nations Technical Services Advisory Group - Waste Asbestos Management & Handling Training
- First Nations Technical Services Advisory Group - Coaching & Mentoring Training
- First Nations Technical Services Advisory Group - Composting for Small Communities Training
- First Nations Technical Services Advisory Group - Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Training
- First Nations Technical Services Advisory Group - Introduction to Safety Training
- First Nations Technical Services Advisory Group - Job Hazard Analysis Training
- First Nations Technical Services Advisory Group - Landfill Basics Training
- First Nations Technical Services Advisory Group - Refrigerant Recovery Training
- First Nations Technical Services Advisory Group - Transfer Station Basics Training
- Fleming College – Sustainable Waste Management Program
- MCA Environmental Management Training
- SWANA Solid Waste Training
- SWANA Northern Lights Chapter – Landfill Operations Basics
Funding sources
Environment, Climate, & Sustainability Funding
Infrastructure
Solid Waste Management
Youth & Wage Subsidy
- Environment and Climate Change Canada Environmental Funding
- Government of Canada Climate Action Fund
- Indigenous Services Canada – Environmental Management
- Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program
Infrastructure
- Climate Change Preparedness in the North
- Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund
- First Nation Infrastructure Fund Program Guide
- Infrastructure Canada’s Funding Programs
- Lands and Economic Development Services Programand Program Guidelines
Solid Waste Management
- Alberta EcoTrust Environmental Grant Program
- Brandon Area Community Foundation Grants
- Bullitt Foundation
- Columbia Basin Trust – Grants and Program Directory
- Community Champions Program – Beverage Container Recycling (Alberta)
- DivertNS Funding
- Federation of Canadian Municipalities – Waste Diversion
- First Nations Waste Management Initiative Funding Program
- Multi-Materials Stewardship Board – Solid Waste Management Innovation Fund
- Walmart Foundation Food Waste Solution Search
- Winnipeg Foundation Community Grants
Youth & Wage Subsidy
- First Nation and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy
- Rising Youth Community Service Grants
- Youth Take Charge Funding Program
other resources
- Circular Economies
- Take-Back Programs