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OUR WORKThe Municipal Waste Association, formerly known as the Affiliated Municipal Recycling Coordinators, is an incorporated not-for-profit organization formed in 1987 by Ontario municipal waste management professionals to facilitate the sharing of municipal waste reduction and recycling information and experience. The MWA:
Most MWA activities are organized by five member-only committees: the Non-Designated Circular Materials Committee (formerly Markets, Operations & Contracts Committee); the Organics Committee; the Municipal Household and Hazardous Waste (MHSW) Committee; the Promotion & Education Committee; and the Multi-Residential Committee. In addition, the MWA supports the Landfill Forum and the Ontario Food Collaborative (OFC). NEW in 2025: The MWA introduced a Depot Community working group. The c The MWA and its many municipal members have been involved in policy-making in Ontario since the late 1980s. We were part of the development team for Waste Diversion Ontario, and we continue to be a partner in the ongoing discussions with the Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (RPRA) also known as the “Authority”. As an MWA member, you will receive the MWA digest monthly and email bulletins when urgent news breaks or when something comes up that demands action and upcoming event notices. Office Hours: Tuesday to Thursday between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Contact Us: Email mwa@municipalwaste.ca | Mail: Municipal Waste Association C/O 10C Shared Space, 42 Carden Street, Guelph, ON N1H 3A2 MWA MEMBERSHIPMunicipal Membership: Municipalities are the heart of our community and industry. They are where we live, where we work, and the reason we are committed to our work. We're excited to offer Municipalities scaled membership rates based on your population size. Corporate Membership: At MWA, we value the enduring relationships we've built with our corporate members over the decades. Effective waste management in the province would not be possible without partnerships spanning municipal and corporate boundaries. Explore our Corporate Membership Overview for a comprehensive list of options and associated benefits. Associate Membership: Waste management has the ability to unify people and our industry draws together people from various backgrounds – researchers, academics, non-profits, and impassioned citizens alike. We take pride in offering a special rate for our Associate Members, recognizing the diverse community that makes a positive impact on this industry. Overview of how to maximize your Membership Benefits. Municipal membership 2026 fees range from $130 to $2,500 per year based on population number (see table below for breakdown). Associate membership 2026 fees are $130 per year. Corporate membership 2026 fees are $650 per year (+HST applies to all aforementioned membership types) which includes all member benefits, plus an additional value-added $250 advertising opportunity of the Corporate member’s logo and hyperlink on the MWA homepage rotating banner.
The MWA’s team of experienced and well-informed professionals has undertaken research and data collection, developed promotional campaigns, facilitated meetings, and provided advice for numerous governmental and corporate clients. Let us know what you need. MWA BOARDThe MWA Board consists ten elected municipal members of which three are at-large Directors and there is one director from each of the five MWA Committees. At-large terms are for two years. MWA Board of Directors for 2025-2027
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