County of Wellington Wins 3 MWA Awards for Innovative Promotional and Educational Materials

Posted On Wednesday June 15, 2022

WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON - On May 26, the Municipal Waste Association (MWA) recognized Wellington County’s Solid Waste Services (SWS) with 3 awards for innovative promotional and educational (P&E) materials.

The MWA showcases and celebrates municipal excellence around waste minimization and diversion with the P&E Awards, presented at their annual spring workshop.  Award winners are selected by municipal peers and industry professionals who evaluate submissions for effectiveness, novelty, innovation, value to others, and planning and implementation.

Wellington County was recognized for the following 2021 projects:

  • One-page Curbside Collection Schedules (Print Tool – BRONZE)
  • Online advertisement for the Recycle Coach waste app (Social Media & Online Strategy - BRONZE)
  • Waste Reduction Week (WRW) promotion (Campaign by a small municipality of 50,000 households or less – SILVER)

“On behalf of County Council, I would like to congratulate and thank the Solid Waste Services team for their continued innovation,” said Warden Kelly Linton.

“It is an honour for the County to be recognized by the Municipal Waste Association again this year,” commented Gregg Davidson, SWS Committee Chair and County Councillor.

This is the sixth consecutive year that the County has received at least one MWA P&E Award.

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Media Contact:

Das Soligo, Solid Waste Services Manager

T: 519.837.2601 x 2400

E: dass@wellington.ca

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