Event Details
As extreme weather events become more frequent and severe across Ontario, municipal solid waste management systems face unprecedented operational challenges. When emergencies happen—from catastrophic floods and intense storms to hazardous wildfire smoke—routine waste and debris collection can quickly be pushed to the brink.
Following our sessions on strategic readiness and tactical planning, W2RO and Dillon Consulting Limited are proud to present the third installment in our Disaster Debris Management Series: Lessons Learned.
This session shifts the focus directly to the front lines. Hear directly from municipal leaders across Ontario as they share insights, operational adaptations and takeaways from preparing for and managing real-world disasters and emergency conditions.
What We Will Explore
This session focuses on operational experiences across Ontario communities. Attendees will gain direct insight into:
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Site and Facility Emergency Preparedness
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Severe Weather Impacts on Waste Infrastructure
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Collection Challenges During Cascading Disasters
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Protecting Frontline Crews
Featured Municipal Speakers
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Mike Ursu — Operations Manager, Region of Waterloo
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Joel McCormick — Manager, Waste Collections, City of Hamilton
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Barry Campbell — Manager, Organic Waste Operations, City of Peterborough
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Emil Prpic — Associate Director, Waste Disposal Operations and Engineering, Niagara Region
Run By Industry Specialists
Facilitated by Dillon Consulting Limited, this series leverages over 50 years of industry leadership in solid waste management. Following Dillon’s facilitation and development of the strategic and tactical frameworks in Workshops #1 and #2, Dillon’s specialists will guide this session’s panel, connecting overarching Disaster Debris Management planning principles with practical, on-the-ground operational realities.
Registration is FREE for W2RO members.
Note: Attendance at the previously held sessions is not required to participate in Session #3.
