Coquitlam Transfer Station Replacement Project Paul Henderson, P.Eng. GENERAL MANAGER, SOLID WASTE SERVICES Open House, February 15, 2018
Metro Vancouver Services
Metro Vancouver Solid Waste Facilities 3
Coquitlam Transfer Station • Central and one of the most-used facilities in the region • Lease on current site expires in 2019 • Replacement facility required to continue and enhance service 4
Project Overview • Full-service waste and recycling facility • Commercial, residential and small business customers • Open 363 days/year • ~ 200,000 customers/year • Opens late 2019 • Development permit application submitted 5
Project Timeline Completed March-May 2018 June 2018 - October 2018 - September 2018 December 2019 • Geotechnical, • Preconstruction • Construction: • Construction: noise, odour, site preparation Utilities and Buildings traffic studies and grading landfill gas system • Commissioning • Facility Design 6
Facility Features 7
Recycling Services SERVICE • Free recycling ahead of AREA scales • Dedicated recycling traffic lanes SERVICE CANOPY AREA • Recycling area three times bigger than current • Recycled materials include all items currently accepted, with room to expand 8
Transfer Station Building Features • Flat floor design • 6,000 m 2 of flexible space • Separate customer entrances and tipping areas • Covered yard trimmings, mattresses and gypsum recycling • Customer washrooms and pull-out area 9
Facility Design – Looking East 10
Facility Design – Looking West 11
Traffic • Same overall traffic as current facility 1 km away • Up to 700 vehicles/day • Expected traffic patterns: • 54% on King Edward • 36% west on United Blvd • 10% east on United Blvd • Transfer station customers will make up 6% of traffic on United Boulevard 12
Environment • Sustainability Features: • High efficiency/natural lighting • Stormwater and landfill gas management • Native landscaping • Use of recovered materials 13
Environment • Odour management • Noise management • Fully enclosed waste handling • Locate noisiest activities away from property lines • Roof-top ventilation • Regular wash down and cleanout 14
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