Scout tree planting beautifies Halton at the Halton Waste Management Site

Halton Region, Conservation Halton and local Scouts raised environmental awareness and enhanced the landscaping of the Halton Waste Management Site (HWMS) by participating in a tree planting event on Saturday, May 3. Approximately 50 Scouts planted over 100 trees at the landfill located in Milton.

“The Scout tree planting at the Halton Waste Management Site is a great partnership between Halton Region, Conservation Halton and the local Scouts that benefits our community in so many ways,” said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. “I want to thank both Conservation Halton for providing the trees and their assistance, and the Scouts for their continued participation, it’s wonderful to see our young people take such a keen interest in the environment.”

Chair Carr, and Conservation Halton Chairman Brian Penman took part in a brief opening ceremony at the event. Halton area Scouts and many of their leaders and parents participated in the tree planting event with trees provided by Conservation Halton. Mr. Bob Collison, Deputy Area Commissioner of Scouts Canada, volunteered his time to recruit and coordinate the Scouts for the day. The Scouts play an important role in the proper maintenance of the Waste Management Site, while helping the environment and making a difference in the community.

The tree planting is part of Halton Region’s ongoing tree planting and maintenance program at the HWMS, located at 5400 Regional Road 25 in Milton. Over 1,500 trees have been planted on the Site since it opened in 1992. This is another example of the sound environmental practices applied at the HWMS operations. Others include, collecting rainwater from building roofs for re-use on site for such tasks as garden watering and washing equipment and utilizing over 35,000 passenger car tires in the asphalt used to pave the Site roads.

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