Scouts plant 170 trees at the Halton Waste Management Site

On Saturday, May 7, Halton Region in partnership with Conservation Halton and local Halton Scouts raised environmental awareness and enhanced the landscaping of the Halton Waste Management Site (HWMS) by participating in an annual tree planting event. A small group of Burlington Scouts planted 170 trees at the landfill site located at 5400 Regional Road 25 in Milton.

“The protection of the environment is a top priority for Halton Region and by supporting initiatives like Scout tree planting the positive impact on the environment is far-reaching,” said Halton Regional Chair, Gary Carr. “I thank Conservation Halton for providing the trees and educational support and the Scouts for their ongoing environmental commitment and community service.”

Chair Carr, Conservation Halton Chair, John Vice and Conservation Halton CAO, Ken Phillips, took part in a brief opening ceremony at the event. Halton area Scouts and their leaders and parents also participated in the tree planting event with trees provided by Conservation Halton. Scout Canada Special Event Coordinator for the Burlington Area, Mr. Bob Collison, volunteered his time once again to recruit and coordinate the Scouts who play an important role in the maintenance of the Waste Management Site while helping the environment.

“Conservation Halton is thrilled to continue our partnership with Halton Region and the Halton Scouts in this important initiative to restore the region’s landfill site,” said Conservation Halton Chair John Vice.
”This program has facilitated the planting of over 500 native trees since 2000 and has allowed the youth of our community to step forward and demonstrate what it takes to be environmentally responsible citizens.”

The Scout tree planting event is part of Halton Region’s ongoing tree planting and maintenance program at the Halton Waste Management Site. Over 1,500 trees have been planted on the Site since it opened in 1992, which is an example of the sound environmental practices applied at the HWMS operations. Other practices include collecting rainwater from building roofs for re-use on site for tasks such 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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