2020 OWMA Member and Services Guide 5
Vision
Mission
Code of Ethics
To be the thought leader and voice of Ontario's waste and resource management sector.
OWMA provides value-added advocacy, information and research services to its private and public sector
members and enhances Ontario's prosperity by promoting economically competitive and environmentally
sustainable waste management solutions and public policies.
• Support, promote and protect the general
welfare and interests of the Association and
the membership by responding to public
need and communicating with government
at all levels.
• Comply with all laws and regulations
as they pertain to the protection of the
environment, the safe and legal operation of
equipment and the conduct of business.
• Carry on business in a conscientious,
diligent and efficient manner.
• Refrain from knowingly engaging in
business practices of a fraudulent,
dishonest or unethical nature.
• Serve customers and treat competitors,
subcontractors and suppliers with
honesty and integrity.
• Compete fairly for contracts, avoiding any
practice that might be construed to be in
violation of federal or provincial competition or
unfair business practices legislation.
• Encourage and promote an open forum
for the discussion and exchange of ideas
among private firms, industry professionals,
government and the public in all areas pertaining
to the responsible management of waste.
• Support and maintain within their communities
and workplaces, the highest standards of
safety, covering operational procedures,
policy, practice and equipment.
EACH MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION SHALL:
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