Boreal area waste authority
The RM of Nipawin is a member of the Boreal Area Regional Waste Authority Inc. (BARWA)
The objectives of BARWA are:
- To plan, implement and operate an integrated waste management system serving the Corporation’s Members with an environmentally appropriate waste management service at a reasonable cost.
- To minimize the amount of waste requiring disposal through the application of the 4Rs in the following order: reduction (at source), reuse, recycling and recovery.
- To dispose of residual waste in a manner that will protect public health and safety, and the environment.
- To plan, develop and implement an educational program that will foster the creation of environmental communities to encourage waste minimization and proper waste disposal.
- To cooperate with the business community in exploring business and job creation within the region through minimization and management activities.
- To work within the guidelines of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment.
BARWA is managed by a board of directors, each member municipality appoints a director to the corporation.
The purpose of the board is to manage, control, operate and carry out the business of the Corporation through such management and other employees as it may hire from time to time, and to ensure the proper operation of the waste management system.
Is your Rm or business out of BARWA's boundaries? Here are some options for none members.
1. Individual Membership: This membership is for individuals that live outside the municipal boundaries of BARWA's members, who want to use the services of the Waste Diversion Centre, rather than haul to their home municipality Waste facility. The membership fees for this this option are a one-time member ship fee of $150.00 and the annual operating fee(these must be prepaid and are non-refundable), and any gate fees that apply. The individual member will receive a membership card that must be presented at the gate each time the site is accessed
2. Short Term Project Membership: This membership is an option for non-members that wish to use for services of the Waste Diversion Centre for specific project(Ex: a non-member municipality is replace a bridge and had treated bridge timbers and material to dispose of). The membership fee for this option are $250.00 permit fee and then regular gate fees apply. This membership option must be pre-approved, and fees paid prior to accessing the Waste Distribution Centre. A membership card would be provided and must be presented each time the WDC is accessed.
3. Long term Contract Membership: This option would apply to a business operation outside the member municipal boundaries , that wish to do business with the Waster Diversion Centre. The membership fee for this option is $2000.00 non refundable annual membership and any fess that would apply at the gate. This membership must be pre-approved and pre-paid prior to accessing the Waste Diversion Centre.
For more questions or information please email BARWA - info@borealareawasteauthority.com
