The Municipality of Grey Highlands is developing a Long‑Term Waste Management Plan with EXP Services Inc. This LTWMP will guide how waste is reduced, diverted, and managed over the coming decades. The project includes a comprehensive review of the current waste system, analysis of future needs, and evaluation of waste management options using technical, environmental, social, and financial criteria. Community engagement is a key part of the process, with opportunities for residents to learn about the options, share feedback, and help shape preferred solutions. The final plan will provide clear, practical recommendations and an implementation roadmap to support a sustainable, cost‑effective waste management system for the future.

The most recent updates will be at the top of the page.

Council received a presentation from EXP on the Long-Term Waste Management Plan (LTWMP) on October 7, 2026, and has adopted the Plan in principle.

The LTWMP provides direction for the Municipality’s long-term approach to waste management. With Council’s direction, staff can begin implementing recommendations that can be accommodated within existing approved operating budgets.

Some recommendations will require further consideration before they can proceed. Where an initiative requires changes to municipal policies or by-laws, external consulting or contracted services, additional staff, unbudgeted costs, or future budget commitments, it will be brought back to Council separately for consideration and approval.

This ensures implementation can move forward where appropriate while giving Council the opportunity to consider the financial and policy implications of individual initiatives as they are developed.

The Plan is available here.

We are seeking public input on the options being considered as part of the Long‑Term Waste Management Plan.

Presentation boards and the Comment Sheet prepared for the Public Information Centre (PIC) are available in the Document Library. Feedback will be collected during the PIC directly on the boards, as well as through comment sheets.

You can also provide feedback by completing the online survey available under the Provide Feedback tab. The survey includes the same feedback opportunity as the Presentation Boards, and the optional questions from the Comment Sheet.

Any comments or questions can be sent to GHWastePlan@exp.com.

We’re updating our Long Term Waste Management Plan and want to hear from the community. Join staff and the consultants, EXP, at a drop-in style Public Information Centre (PIC) to learn about the project, review the available options, and share your feedback.

Date: Thursday April 16, 2026
Location: Markdale Hall - 75 Walker St, Markdale
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Material from the PIC will be made available on this project page, with opportunities to provide feedback online.