Canadian Waste Disposal by Source, Biennial Tonnage Data

Biennial data on waste disposal in tonnes for Canada, its provinces, and territories. The table categorizes waste by source, distinguishing between residential and non-residential origins. Statistics Canada publishes this data under the OGL-CA-2.0 license.

Use Cases

• Model waste generation trends based on the residential and non-residential source categories.
• Compare provincial and territorial waste disposal patterns based on the biennial national coverage.
• Forecast future waste management infrastructure needs based on historical tonnage data.

Strengths

• Data is provided at the national, provincial, and territorial level, offering geographic granularity.
• The dataset is updated biennially, providing a time series for trend analysis.
• Published by Statistics Canada, a recognized national statistical office.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

Statistics Canada | Statistique Canada

Collection Method

Likely collected via national surveys or administrative reporting.

Time Range

Biennial (every two years); specific years are not stated.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-17 12:48:45.364390; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Canada, provinces, and territories.