Overview

Today, as a result of New Brunswick’s Solid Waste Management Plan adopted in 1987, twelve regional Solid Waste Commissions now manage all New Brunswick’s waste. Empowered by the Clean Environment Act, the Commissions are mandated with the direct responsibility for all aspects of solid waste management in each region. The result is a system that meets waste management needs of the people and communities.

Commission members include municipal officials, Local Service District Advisory Boards and First Nations band councils (where applicable). The Commissions make and implement decisions locally.

Mandate

Mission

The Kent County Solid Waste Commission is committed to offering the best waste management services to the residents and communities it serves. The Commission shall take into consideration the social and economic context of the area while reducing its environmental impact

Objectives

1. Protecting the Environment

One of the Commission’s priorities is to protect our natural environment through the responsible management of solid waste.

2. Waste Disposal

The Commission shall promote the proper disposal of solid waste through recycling projects and/or programs.

3. Operational Administration

The Commission shall administer and operate the various projects and/or programs it creates and collect the funds for the services it offers. The Commission shall also respect all contracts, agreements and arrangements made with its partners.

4. Monitoring

The impact of the Commission’s activities on the environment and on the residents and communities it serves shall be monitored and assessed. The assessment of these impacts shall be presented through the Commission’s on-going planning process.

5. Recycling Programs

The Commission shall develop and implement one or more recycling programs to encourage the reduction, reutilisation and recycling of solid waste.

6. Composting Programs

The Commission shall develop and implement one or more residential composting programs to encourage the on-site reduction of organic waste.

7. Education

The Commission shall conduct educational and training activities and organize events for the public, schools and community organisations to promote its recycling and composting programs.

8. Communication

The Commission shall communicate with the residents and communities it serves through regional media outlets in order to keep them informed of is various activities.

9. New Technologies and Practices

The Commission shall keep abreast of new technologies and practices so as to continually improve solid waste management in area it serves.

10. Partnerships

The Commission shall create partnerships with other Solid Waste Commissions, various government levels and regional organizations as these are necessary to optimize its operations.