Developing Metro Vancouver’s Draft Solid W aste Managem ent Plan GVS&DD Board Workshop December 4, 2009 Workshop Overview • SWMP Overview • Zero Waste Challenge Actions • Diversion Target & Timeline Managing Waste After Recycling: • Mechanical Biological Treatment • Comparison of Landfills and Waste-to-Energy • In-Region or Out-of-Region • SWMP Cost Implications 1
SWMP Context • SWMP authorized and regulated through the BC Environmental Management Act • Approved SWMP becomes a regulatory document for solid waste management for the Region • Draft SWMP proposed to replace existing 1995 SWMP CCLF Replacement Process • CCLF replacement under 1995 Plan • ALF EAO suspended, June 2005 • Provincially directed review of alternatives � Elaborate process involving RFEOI, independent review, advisory panel and many public/ First Nations meetings • Board adopts Zero Waste Challenge, 2006 • Jan 2008 strategy paper and Board directive � Abandon landfills in the interior of BC � Focus efforts on ZWC, composting, local WTE � Outreach on proposed strategy 2
SWMP Development Process • Develop ZWC, actions, target � Options analysis � Outreach � Recommended approach • Board endorsement of 70% diversion target • Develop residual waste management strategy � Options analysis � Outreach � Recommended approach � Integration of ZWC and RWM into consolidated draft plan • Board consideration of draft plan prior to formal public consultation (today) Waste Reduction, Reuse and Recycling 3
Development of Waste Reduction, Reuse and Recycling Options • Collaboratively developed through: � Board and Waste Management Committee workshops � Stakeholders, community � Municipal staff including: REAC, REAC Solid Waste Subcommittee, Recycling Coordinators • Initial focus on actions and strategies • Analysis and compilation of actions • Development of numeric targets Actions While Planning • Parallel to planning process implemented waste diversion actions based on 2008 strategy paper and community input on Zero Waste Challenge 4
Actions While Planning • Annual Christmas Campaigns • Additional Material Disposal Bans aligned with Provincial Extended Producer Responsibility programs • Outreach programs to reinforce disposal bans • Increased inspections and tighter restrictions to enforce the bans • Reduced tipping fee to encourage green waste composting Metro Vancouver Recycles 5
Electronics Disposal Bans Swangard Stadium 6
Surrey Vaisakhi Parade Home Depot Wood Waste Diversion Pilot 7
Multi-Residential Solid Waste Diversion Pilot Regional Food Waste Composting Fraser Richmond Soil & Fibre 8
Current Initiatives Eco-Centres Biofuel facility Development of Waste Reduction, Reuse and Recycling Options Analysis and Compilation of Actions • Input from community and stakeholders at workshops • Assessment of feasibility and desirability with municipal staff (engineering and recycling coordinators) � Reviews include technical, financial, environmental and social • Based on this assessment develop draft action plan 9
Draft Action Plan Actions are organized under 2 goals � Goal 1 - Reduce � Goal 2 - Reuse, Recycle, Recover materials Goal 1- Minimize Generation Strategy 1.1 Advocate for responsibility shift to producers and consumers 1 . Be a strong advocate for Extended Producer Responsibility ( EPR) 2. Participate in Federal EPR initiatives to develop national guidelines for sustainable packaging 3. Participate on industry stewardship advisory committees 4. Participate on BC Product Stewardship Council to assist in evaluating existing and developing new EPR programs 5 . Create form al partnership w ith Ministry of Environm ent, including Metro staff representation, to accelerate EPR program developm ent and im plem entation 10
Goal 1- Minimize Generation Strategy 1.2 Reduce or Eliminate materials which hinder or limit reuse, recycling, or energy recovery, or that may increase environmental impacts of disposed residuals 1 . W ork w ith disposal facility operators, local m unicipalities and the recycling industry to introduce m aterial bans after suitable public inform ation program s Goal 1- Minimize Generation Strategy 1.3 Provide information and education on options to reduce waste 1 . Develop and deliver a com m unity based social m arketing program to inform and educate citizens on w aste reduction opportunities 2. Develop and deliver a community based social marketing business education plan, including business guides and other outreach programs to inform and educate businesses on waste reduction opportunities 11
Goal 2 – Maximize Reuse, Recycling and Material Recovery Strategy 2.1 Increase the opportunities for reuse 1 . I nvestigate financial and regulatory barriers w hich prevent or discourage the reuse of m aterials 2. Investigate the effectiveness and adequacy of existing material exchange networks 3. Bring forward appropriate measures which respond to the findings Goal 2 – Maximize Reuse, Recycling and Material Recovery Strategy 2.2 Increase the effectiveness of existing recycling programs 1. Implement disposal bans on materials that limit opportunities to achieve reuse, recycling, or energy recovery a) Work with disposal facility operators, local municipalities and the recycling industry to determine the impact and source of components of the waste stream, the consequence and feasibility of banning materials with the most negative impacts and the most suitable recycling options for those materials b) Continue the m onitoring and enforcem ent of the disposal bans c) I ntroduce m aterial bans after suitable public inform ation program s d) Analyze the effectiveness of disposal bans and possible alternate enforcement models including enforcement at source e) After suitable public information programs, expand disposal bans to include materials encompassed by new EPR programs and material for which new recycling markets are developed 12
Goal 2 – Maximize Reuse, Recycling and Material Recovery Strategy 2.2 Increase the effectiveness of existing recycling programs 1. Inform businesses and residents of recycling opportunities a) Continue and upgrade a regional w eb-based source of inform ation on recycling opportunities for businesses and residents b) Keep municipalities fully informed as to recycling collection and drop off facilities and changes to policies and facilities c) Provide outreach services Goal 2 – Maximize Reuse, Recycling and Material Recovery Strategy 2.2 Increase the effectiveness of existing recycling programs 3 . I ncrease the efficiency and consistency of recycling collection services across the region a) Work with municipalities to review materials accepted from residential and ICI sources b) In collaboration with municipalities, undertake a business case review of the residential and ICI waste and recycling collection services over the region to determine and implement the appropriate level of consistency between municipalities 13
Goal 2 – Maximize Reuse, Recycling and Material Recovery Strategy 2.2 Increase the effectiveness of existing recycling programs 4 . Establish Eco-Centres a) Establish a work group to determine the terms and conditions for participating municipalities and industries and the means of integrating Eco-Centres into Metro Vancouver’s transfer station system and municipal depot systems b) Develop the model of Eco-Centres, new one-stop-drop centres for recycling. c) With municipalities, determine the terms and conditions for participating municipalities and industries and develop appropriate business cases. d) Establish the first Eco-Centre in Surrey e) Progressively expand the Eco-Centre system across the region as municipal business cases determine Goal 2 – Maximize Reuse, Recycling and Material Recovery Strategy 2.2 Increase the effectiveness of existing recycling programs 5. Promote recycling at festivals and events a) Com plete pilot studies on Zero W aste initiatives at festivals and events b) Develop a Zero Waste toolkit for festivals and events c) Continue to work with municipalities, EPR groups and local community groups to implement waste minimization and recycling at community festivals and events, including conferences and tradeshows d) Provide outreach services 6. Work with School Districts and private schools to conduct pilot programs to promote waste reduction and recycling 14
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