About Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre
The Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre is a municipal partnership that aims to provide sustainable waste management solutions for the communities it serves. The partnership includes the Town of Petawawa, City of Pembroke, Township of Laurentian Valley (the host community), and Township of North Algona Wilberforce. Although Sebastopol Ward of the Township of Bonnechere Valley was an original partner, it withdrew from the partnership.
The Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre is committed to reducing waste and promoting recycling in its communities. It operates a state-of-the-art facility that processes various types of waste materials, including household hazardous waste, electronic waste, scrap metal, tires, and construction and demolition debris.
One of the key features that sets the Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre apart from other waste management facilities is its commitment to sustainability. The facility uses advanced technologies to recover valuable resources from waste materials while minimizing environmental impact. For example, it has a bioreactor landfill that captures methane gas produced by decomposing organic matter in landfills and converts it into energy.
In addition to providing sustainable waste management solutions for its partner communities, the Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre also offers educational programs and outreach initiatives aimed at promoting responsible consumption habits among residents. These programs include school visits by staff members who teach students about recycling and composting.
The Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre also partners with local businesses to promote sustainable practices in their operations. It provides consulting services on how businesses can reduce their environmental footprint through better resource management practices such as reducing paper usage or implementing composting programs.
Overall, the Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre is an innovative leader in sustainable waste management solutions for municipalities across Ontario. Its commitment to sustainability sets it apart from other facilities while its educational programs help promote responsible consumption habits among residents and businesses alike.