RECOMMENDATION That the Region of Peel’s Long Term Waste Management Strategy as described in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works titled, “Roadmap to a Circular Economy in the Region of Peel” be adopted. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS  On October 8, 2015, Regional Council adopted a 3Rs waste diversion target of 75 percent by 2034. To meet this target, staff has developed a new long term strategy titled “Roadmap to a Circular Economy in the Region of Peel” (the “Roadmap”). A full copy of the Roadmap is available from the Office of the Regional Clerk for viewing.  The Roadmap identifies three key objectives for waste management: o Minimize waste generation; o Maximize the recovery of resources from our waste in a way that fosters the growth of the circular economy; and o Design and deliver waste management services that meet the needs of the customer in a cost-effective manner.  The Roadmap recommends programs, policies and processing capacity that will be required to reach Peel’s 3Rs waste diversion target.  It is anticipated that approved and proposed programs will increase diversion by two percent, approved and proposed policies will increase diversion by four percent, Anaerobic Digestion will increase diversion by five percent and Mixed Waste Processing will increase diversion by up to 20 percent, bringing Peel’s overall diversion rate to over 75 percent.  The projected operating impact of the Roadmap (i.e. the net impact beyond what would be spent if the actions in the Roadmap are not implemented) is approximately $30 million per year (2017$), which could be potentially offset by $10 million savings from Blue Box program and $10 million from termination of contribution to reserves.  The projected capital requirement is $365 million which could be partially funded through designated reserves (50 million) and from Development Charges ($18 million).  Subject to Council approval of the Roadmap, detailed implementation plans that set out the preferred implementation approach and timelines for the Actions in the Roadmap along with detailed financial and staffing implications will be presented for approval commencing in 2018, though some initiatives may begin in 2017. Subject to Council approval of the Roadmap, staff will report back with a financing plan including consideration of adopting a volume based user fee.