Ontario Waste Management Sites with GIS Spatial Data

2026-03-25 updated data from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, integrating records from the Waste Management Information System (WMIS) with spatial data for Waste Disposal Sites. The dataset tracks multiple site types including Compost Disposal, Hazardous Waste Disposal, Household Waste Disposal, and Industrial Waste Disposal.

Use Cases

• Map and analyze the spatial distribution of Hazardous Waste Disposal sites versus Household Waste Disposal sites across Ontario.
• Model proximity risks by integrating Waste Disposal Site types with other GIS layers for environmental planning.
• Track temporal changes in site registrations for categories like Transfer Station and Sewage Disposal using the WMIS database records.

Strengths

• Includes nine distinct Waste Disposal Site types, such as Compost Disposal and Septic Drying Bed, for categorical analysis.
• Data is integrated from two authoritative government systems: the WMIS database and spatial Waste Disposal Sites data.
• Recently updated on 2026-03-25, indicating current maintenance.

Limitations

• Row count and specific column schema are unknown, limiting precise assessment of dataset scale and structure.
• Requires proprietary GIS software for use, creating a technical and financial barrier for analysis.
• Spatial integration was performed 'where possible,' suggesting potential incomplete geographic coverage for all records.

Provenance

Source

Government of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources.

Collection Method

Integration of data from the Microsoft Access-based Waste Management Information System (WMIS) with spatial data from Waste Disposal Sites.

Time Range

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Freshness

Updated 2026-03-25.

Geography

Ontario, Canada.