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Halifax Solid Waste Strategy Review

APPLICANT TYPE

Non-profit organization

STREAM

Mitigation

FOCUS AREA

Waste management and circular economy

FUNDING ROUND

Round 1

STATUS

Completed

PROJECT TIMELINE

May 2023 – Dec 2024

AWARDED FUNDING

$306,600

PROJECT COSTS

$475,513

REGION

Central (HRM)

APPLICANT

Halifax Regional Municipality

DESCRIPTION

Halifax Regional Municipality conducted a comprehensive review of its Solid Waste Strategy to align waste management practices with updated municipal and provincial climate goals. The review included public consultation, waste audits, technical studies, policy development, and circular-economy initiatives. The resulting strategy outlines climate-focused objectives and commitments with a planned implementation timeline of five to seven years and will support a more sustainable and resilient waste system for the region.