Managing and reducing waste

Hazardous material, municipal solid waste, household garbage, agreements and recycling programs.

Services and information

Submit notice, obtain permit, make shipments, submit documents, and manage irregularities.

Federal control of transboundary movements of hazardous waste and recyclables, toxic releases.

Basel Convention, Canada-US Agreement, and other agreements and collaboration on waste.

Permit system, control disposal of waste into the ocean, protect the marine environment.

Online reporting system, requirements for management, labelling and record keeping.

Municipal, provincial and federal responsibilities.