Waste Reduction Week

Whereas October 19th to October 25th, 2026, marks Waste Reduction Week that has been
recognized by municipalities, environmental groups and industry across Canada for 25 years;
and

Whereas Waste Reduction Week is recognized as part of Circular Economy Month, October,
which promotes understanding circularity, protecting the planet, building economic resilience,
waste reduction, and strengthening community; and

Whereas Waste Reduction Week is a national environmental campaign that builds awareness
around the issues of sustainability and responsible consumption, encourages choice for more
environmentally responsible products and services, and promotes actions that divert more
waste from disposal while conserving our natural resources; and

Whereas we, as a municipality, are committed to waste reduction, resource conservation, and
community education for sustainable living; and

Whereas we, as a municipality, will take action to reduce our waste and support the circular
economy through a public education campaign aimed at bolstering environmentally friendly
practices that will assist in reducing our waste; and

Whereas with recent changes to Ontario’s recycling program, Arnprior residents can now
include paper laminate packaging and flexible plastic packaging in their fiber collection stream,
and foam packaging, tubes, small plastic containers, and aerosol containers in their containers
collection stream.

Now Therefore I, Lisa McGee, Mayor, do hereby proclaim October 19th to 25th, 2026, as
Waste Reduction Week in the Town of Arnprior and urge residents to prioritize environmental
sustainability by purchasing environmentally responsible products and services, diverting
unnecessary waste from garbage disposal and conserving natural resources.