Compliance Assistance

Hazardous Waste Update - The Transportation of Hazardous Waste - An Update

It is required by law, both federally and provincially, to document the transportation of hazardous waste. The legislation and regulations that are in place were developed to protect our environment and preserve it for future generations to enjoy. The purpose of this update is to clarify how hazardous wastes, are to be transported in the province. More

Hazardous Waste in Canada

The Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME)’s goal for hazardous waste management is a consistent Canada-wide approach to the regulation of hazardous wastes and recyclables.  CCME has identified significant national issues in hazardous waste management requiring a coordinated national approach and provided guidance on these issues through developing national guidelines or codes of practice.  CCME has published several documents related to hazardous waste and recyclables. Click here for a list of currently available CCME publications. More

Export and Import of Hazardous Wastes

The Export and Import Regulations apply to all businesses and individuals that export from, import into, or transit through Canada, for recycling or disposal purposes, wastes or materials that are considered to be hazardous under the Regulations. More

Transportation of Dangerous Goods - A Primer