SWMP Phase 2 Level of Ambition

How to participate

Your feedback is important.

The District is starting its update to the SWMP which is a long term plan on how waste should be managed within our community. We are looking for your input on the level of ambition the District should be pursuing as we enter Phase 2 of the Master Plan. 

Thank you for completing our SWMP survey.

Personal information is being collected pursuant to Section 28 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and will be used for the purpose of garnering public input into the Solid Waste Master Plan and to respond to inquiries regarding this process. Comments and input provided may form part of the project documentation and therefore be subject to disclosure pursuant to MFIPPA or other applicable legislation. Should you have questions regarding this collection, please contact the District at waste@muskoka.on.ca or by calling (705) 645-2100. 

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Are you using the waste system as a (select all that apply):

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Phase 1 - Key Themes

Through Phase 1 of the project, we received 2,000 survey responses and attended 7 community pop-up events. This resulted in 3,313 visitors to the project page on Engage Muskoka and 57,000 views on social media.

From this engagement, we heard the key themes for the project as indicated by the public are:

  • Diversion and Waste Reduction
  • More Diversion Programs
  • Waste Reduction at the Source
  • Promoting Circular Economy and Innovation
  • Addressing Equity and Accessibility
  • Change Management Solutions
  • Communications and Education
  • Programs for Large Items
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Based on the key themes identified in Phase 1 of the project, please select three that resonate with you the most.

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Phase 2 Engagement Activities

Through various media during the Phase 2 Open Houses, held both in person and virtually, various activities were conducted to understand the levels of ambition desired by the public related to waste management. The following questions reflect those activities. 

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How do you think the District should plan for waste?