Manitoba Association of Regional Recyclers (MARR) is an incorporated, non-profit, member-based association comprised of a network of individuals, groups and municipal representatives involved in the planning, delivery and management of community-based waste reduction, reuse, recycling and management activities in Manitoba.

The Association is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected from the membership each year.

Vision and Mission

MARR’s underlying vision is to maximize waste diversion and recycling and to develop more sustainable and responsible waste management practices in communities in all regions of the province of Manitoba.

As an association we contribute to this goal by…

1. Supporting networking and information sharing among participants of Manitoba’s recycling and sustainable waste management community.
2. Providing the opportunity for our members and participants within Manitoba’s recycling and sustainable waste management community to develop a stronger, more unified voice in support of the ultimate goal.
3. Focusing our efforts first on addressing the categories of waste that are CURRENTLY recyclable/divertible, with the long-term objective of expanding to encourage more sustainable management of all resources and waste materials affecting Manitoba communities.

NEW! Strategic Direction 2024-2029

MARR’s Board of Directors recently completed a strategic planning session. Thank you to all MARR members and associates who took the time to respond to the Strategic Planning Questionnaire. Your input helped shape the discussion towards a strategic direction that includes 4 general areas of focus:

1. Create new funding and staffing models to meet the emerging needs of MARR members

2. Support northern, remote, and Indigenous communities in the area of sustainable and responsible waste management practices

3. Increase programs and services to promote and support diversion, recycling and sustainable waste management practices throughout the province as part of the transition to the circular economy

4. Promote awareness of MARR amongst communities and organizations across the province involved in diversion, recycling and sustainable waste management practices

The board will be refining and formally adopting the strategic direction at an upcoming meeting and will be working with our contracted support team to develop and implement annual workplans accordingly. We will keep you informed through all steps along the way. We’re excited for the future of MARR and we hope you are too!