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Waste management and reduction

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Whistler has a mission to achieve zero waste.

ADVISORIES

Waste disposal during COVID-19Waste disposal during COVID-19– Disposing of waste responsibly is as important now as always. Waste facilities are open and modifications have been made to ensure the safety of community members and facility staff.
The yard waste disposal bin has been removed from the Function Junction depot. Bring all remaining yard waste to the Transfer Station. Yard waste disposal The yard waste disposal bin has been removed from the Function Junction depot. Bring all remaining yard waste to the Transfer Station.

As a community with strong sustainability goals, local organizations and the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) have been working together to improve the ways in which waste material is managed. In 2017, the RMOW Solid Waste Bylaw came into effect, requiring all properties to separate recyclable and organic material from garbage to landfill.

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Garbage (landfill waste)

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Solid waste reduction strategies and policy

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Bears and solid waste

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Whistler's waste system

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Recycling

Composting

Kitchen scraps, organics and composting

Community Performance Indicators

Environmental Stewardship: Waste and Recycling Systems
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Protecting the Environment: Landfilled waste
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Protecting the Environment: Waste Diversion Rate
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