The Town of Whitby is rethinking the way it manages waste by evaluating current waste reduction practices and developing a Re-Think Waste Plan. The Plan will help create smarter, more sustainable waste practices at Town facilities and in shared community spaces, including parks and trails.

Whitby's Re-Think Waste Plan

In April 2026, Council approved the Town's Corporate Waste Management Strategy, Whitby's Re-Think Waste Plan. The purpose of the plan is to help create smarter, more sustainable waste practices at Town facilities and in shared community spaces, including parks and trails.

Next Steps

As part of next steps for Re-Think Waste Plan, the Town is working on implementing a variety of action items such as:

• Establish a standardized design for all public-facing waste bins