Valley Solid Waste Commission

JURISDICTION

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About Us The Valley Solid Waste Commission is responsible for planning and managing solid waste programs in Carleton and Victoria Counties.

Your Representatives Commission members are appointed to represent the public of Carleton and Victoria Counties

Jurisdiction The Valley Region is located on the North Western side of the Province of New Brunswick along the beautiful Saint John River Valley.

"Your Environmental Trust Fund at Work"

The Valley Solid Waste Region encompasses Carleton County and Victoria County with the exception of the Town of Grand Falls and the Parish of Drummond.

Population: 40,642
Households: 14,536
*Adapted from Statistics Canada’s Internet Site, 2001 Statistics

Facts & Figures for 2008:

In 2008 the Valley Solid Waste region generated approximately 28,092 metric tonnes of waste of which 23,340 metric tonnes were landfilled.

2008 breakdown of waste (metric tonnes)

Residential: 12,124 metric tonnes
Institutional, Commercial, Industrial - 15,968 metric tonnes

This region generated approximately 6,000 metric tonnes over expectations. The surplus volumes resulted from winter storm damage to structures in the region.