Yukon Solid Waste Strategy (Released November 5, 2009) outlines how the Yukon government will move to modernize and improve solid waste management practices in the territory through community partnerships, immediate action, and exploration of future opportunities. The Yukon Solid Waste Action Plan further highlights priorities, actions and strategies that bring together waste reduction, diversion and disposal in a Yukon-wide coordinated approach to waste management.

Yukon Solid Waste Review
In 2009 the Yukon government undertook an extensive review of its solid waste operations with the objective of modernizing and improving solid waste management in the territory.

The review includes two key components:

1. Comprehensive Solid Waste Study (August 2009) – Released in August 2009, the Study includes an assessment of all Yukon solid waste facilitates, an air quality assessment , a summary of community and stakeholder consultations , and research into waste management approaches in other Canadian jurisdictions. It offers a wide range of recommendations to improve Yukon waste management and the report will continue to be an important resources as we move ahead. The study was conducted by independent engineering consultants in collaboration with the Department of Community Services.

2. Solid Waste Facility Operating Permits – In spring 2009, the Department of Environment issued new Solid Waste Facility Operating Permits for all Yukon solid waste facilities based on extensive research and review of environmental standards, and best management practices across Canada. Meeting the requirements of these new permits will reflect the Yukon government’s commitment to improve community infrastructure, and ensure effective and sustainable environmental management and monitoring practices.

Resources:

• Yukon Solid Waste Strategy Presentation
• Yukon Solid Waste Strategy Handout

For more information on the Yukon Solid Waste Strategy, please contact Paul Moore at (867) 667-5707.