The Government of the Northwest Territories has developed a number of guidelines that, along with legislation, regulations and policies, help manage the environment in the Northwest Territories.
Guidelines in this section
Air quality
- Guideline for Ambient Air Quality Standards in the NWT
- Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Guideline
- Municipal Solid Wastes Suitable for Open Burning
Hazardous waste
Hazardous waste is a dangerous contaminant with the potential to harm people and the environment. Hazardous waste includes paints, oils, solvents, acids, heavy-metal sludges and pesticides. These materials must be handled and/or disposed of properly.
View the guidelines below for advice and guidance on the proper way to manage, store and dispose of hazardous wastes:
- Guideline for the Management of Biomedical Waste in the NWT
- Guideline for Hazardous Waste Management
- Guideline for Industrial Waste Discharges in the NWT
- Guideline for Ozone Depleting Substances and Halocarbon Alternatives
- Guideline for the Management of Waste Antifreeze
- Guideline for the Management of Waste Asbestos
- Guideline for the Management of Waste Batteries
- Guideline for the Management of Waste Lead and Lead Paint
- Guideline for the Management of Waste Paint
- Guideline for the Management of Waste Solvents
- Protocol for Drum Disposal in Municipal Landfill
Water
- Guidelines for Aquatic Effects Monitoring Programs (AEMP Guidelines) (2019)
- AEMP technical guidance volumes (2009)
Contaminants
- Guidelines for the Closure and Reclamation of Advanced Mineral and Exploration Mine Sites in the NWT (MVLWB/INAC 2013)
- A Guide to the Spill Contingency Planning and Reporting Regulations (GNWT 2011)
- Guidelines for Spill Contingency Planning (INAC 2007)
- Guideline for Contaminated Site Remediation (GNWT 2003)
- Guideline for Petroleum Hydrocarbon-Contaminated Soil Treatment Facilities in the NWT (MVLWB/GNWT 2020)