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July 14, 2016

GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT ZERO WASTE COMMITTEE

REGULAR MEETING

Thursday, July 14, 2016 1:00 p.m.

2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia

R E V I S E D A G E N D A1 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

1.1 July 14, 2016 Regular Meeting Agenda That the Zero Waste Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for July 14, 2016 as circulated.

2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

2.1 June 9, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes

That the Zero Waste Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held June 9, 2016 as circulated.

3. DELEGATIONS 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS 4.1 Richmond Demolition Waste Recycling Suzanne Bycraft, Manager of Fleet and Environmental Programs, City of Richmond 5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF

5.1 Metro Vancouver 2015 Construction and Demolition Waste Composition Monitoring Program Designated Speaker: Marian Kim, Lead Senior Engineer, Solid Waste Services

That the GVS&DD Board receive the report titled “Metro Vancouver 2015

Construction and Demolition Waste Composition Monitoring Program”, dated July 8,

2016 for information.

5.2 Proposed 2017 Tipping Fee Bylaw Changes Designated Speaker: Andrew Marr, Director of Solid Waste Planning, Solid Waste Services Department That the GVS&DD Board direct staff to:

1 Note: Recommendation is shown under each item, where applicable.

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Zero Waste Committee Regular Agenda July 14, 2016

Agenda of 3

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a) consult with stakeholders on proposed changes to the 2017 Tipping Fee Bylaw related to:

Personal Hygiene Products

Organics and Clean Wood Disposal Ban Enforcement Thresholds

Disposal Ban surcharges for loads containing any Hazardous and Operational Impact Materials or Product Stewardship Materials; and

b) report back to the Board on consultation feedback, and integrate proposed changes on these items into the proposed 2017 Tipping Fee Bylaw

5.3 Manager’s Report Designated Speaker: Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services

That the Zero Waste Committee receive the report titled “Manager’s Report”, dated

July 8, 2016 for information.

6. INFORMATION ITEMS 6.1 Letter dated June 1, 2016 addressed to Mayor Brodie, Chair, Zero Waste Committee from Mayor Jackson, Corporation of Delta re: Vancouver Landfill Technical Liaison Committee 6.2 Letter dated June 6, 2016 addressed to Chair Moore, Metro Vancouver Board from Braden Hutchins, Manager of Corporate Office and Lands, City of Port Coquitlam re: Coquitlam Transfer Station – Recycling Depot 6.3 News Release from the Ministry of Environment dated June 10, 2016 re: New Rules for Compost Facilities to Better Protect the Environment 6.4 Letter dated June 30, 2016 addressed to Kris Ord, Ministry of Environment re:

Metro Vancouver Comments on Ministry of Environment’s Draft Guide to Solid

Waste Management Planning

6.5 Letter dated June 29, 2016 addressed to Greg Moore, Chair Metro Vancouver Board

from Mayor Clay, City of Port Moody re: Funding of the Existing Recycling Facilities

at the Coquitlam Transfer Station

6.6 Letter dated July 6, 2016 addressed to Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Committee

from Daryl Goodwin, President, Enviro-Smart Organics Ltd. re: Application Pursuant

to the Environmental Management Act

7. OTHER BUSINESS 8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS

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Zero Waste Committee Regular Agenda July 14, 2016

Agenda of 3

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9. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING Note: The Committee must state by resolution the basis under section 90 of the Community Charter on which the meeting is being closed. If a member wishes to add an item, the basis must be included below. “90 (1) A part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following:

(i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and

(e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the board or committee considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district”.

10. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION

That the Zero Waste Committee adjourn/conclude its regular meeting of July 14, 2016.

Membership: Brodie, Malcolm (C) – Richmond Corrigan, Derek (VC) – Burnaby Baldwin, Wayne – White Rock Bassam, Roger – North Vancouver District Coté, Jonathan – New Westminster

Gambioli, Nora – West Vancouver Hayne, Bruce – Surrey Hodge, Craig – Coquitlam Jackson, Lois – Delta Long, Bob – Langley Township

Reimer, Andrea – Vancouver Schaffer, Ted – Langley City Washington, Dean – Port Coquitlam

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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Zero Waste Committee held on Thursday, June 9, 2016 Page 1 of 6

GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT ZERO WASTE COMMITTEE

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Zero Waste Committee held at 1:02 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2016 in the 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair, Mayor Malcolm Brodie, Richmond Mayor Wayne Baldwin, White Rock Mayor Jonathan Coté, New Westminster Councillor Nora Gambioli, West Vancouver Councillor Bruce Hayne, Surrey Councillor Craig Hodge, Coquitlam Mayor Lois Jackson, Delta (arrived at 1:13 p.m.) Councillor Bob Long, Langley Township Mayor Ted Schaffer, Langley City (arrived at 1:47 p.m.) Councillor Dean Washington, Port Coquitlam MEMBERS ABSENT: Councillor Roger Bassam, North Vancouver District Vice Chair, Mayor Derek Corrigan, Burnaby Councillor Andrea Reimer, Vancouver STAFF PRESENT: Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services Carol Mason, Commissioner/Chief Administrative Officer Deanna Manojlovic, Assistant to Regional Committees, Legal and Legislative Services 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

1.1 June 9, 2016 Regular Meeting Agenda It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Zero Waste Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for June 9, 2016 as circulated.

CARRIED

2.1

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2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 May 19, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Zero Waste Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held May 19, 2016 as circulated.

CARRIED 3. DELEGATIONS

No items presented.

4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS No items presented.

5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF 5.1 Coquitlam Transfer Station Replacement Detailed Design and Construction

Report dated June 2, 2016 from Marcel Pitre, Policy and Facility Development Division Manager, Solid Waste Services, seeking authority to proceed with the detailed design and construction of a replacement transfer station facility on the Coquitlam Landfill site. Members were provided with a presentation on the Coquitlam Transfer Station replacement project highlighting: background information on transfer station; impact of closure of the station; replacement transfer station options; proposed replacement transfer station location, conceptual design, size of building and estimated cost; dedicated recycling area estimated cost; Board recommendation; and proposed project schedule.

1:13 p.m. Mayor Jackson arrived at the meeting. Discussion ensued on the proposed cost and size of the replacement station, and future opportunities for the Committee members to be updated on the project progress and budget. Request of Staff Staff was requested to provide updates on the project at key milestones, for instance, at completion of detailed designs, on the status of the project design and budget details. Presentation titled “Coquitlam Transfer Station Replacement Detail Design and Construction” is retained with the June 9, 2016 Zero Waste Committee agenda.

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It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board direct staff to proceed with the detailed design and construction of a full-service transfer station to replace the Coquitlam Transfer Station to be located on the Coquitlam Landfill with the provision of dedicated recycling services subject to the communities served by the transfer station requesting and funding the service.

CARRIED

5.2 Metro Vancouver Transfer Stations Dedicated Recycling Areas Funding Approach Report dated May 31, 2016 from Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services, proposing changes to the Tipping Fee Bylaw that will incorporate a funding model for dedicated recycling areas at the North Shore and Coquitlam Transfer Stations.

Members were provided with a presentation on dedicated recycling areas

highlighting: funding options for dedicated recycling areas; estimated annual

costs for North Shore and Coquitlam areas; estimated cost distribution; and next

steps.

1:47 p.m. Mayor Schaffer arrived at the meeting

Discussion ensued on providing convenient recycling options; extended producer

responsibility stewardship programs; and the range in operation costs.

Presentation titled “Metro Vancouver Transfer Stations Dedicated Recycling

Areas Funding Approach” is retained with the June 9, 2016 Zero Waste Committee

agenda.

It was MOVED and SECONDED

That the GVS&DD Board direct staff to prepare amendments to be incorporated

into the proposed 2017 Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Bylaw to apportion

the annual costs on a population basis for operating dedicated recycling areas at

the North Shore and Coquitlam Transfer Stations to the following participating

municipalities: North Shore Transfer Station Recycling Area (District of North

Vancouver, City of North Vancouver, District of West Vancouver); and Coquitlam

Transfer Station Recycling Area (City of Coquitlam, City of Port Coquitlam, City of

Port Moody).

CARRIED

5.3 Mattress Recycling Update Report dated May 26, 2016 from Sarah Wellman, Senior Engineer, Solid Waste Services, providing an update on issues related to mattress recycling in the region and seeking direction to write the Minister of the Environment to request that the

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Province implement an Extended Producer Responsibility program for mattresses and other bulky furniture. Discussion ensued on timing for getting an extended producer responsibility program in place, and monitoring and reporting back to the Zero Waste Committee on illegal dumping. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board: a) write a letter to the Minister of Environment requesting an amendment to

the B.C. Recycling Regulation to require the implementation of an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program for mattresses and other bulky furniture by 2017; and

b) copy all municipalities and regional districts in the Province on the letter. CARRIED

5.4 Waste-to-Energy Facility Environmental Monitoring and Reporting, 2015 Update Report dated May 31, 2016 from Chris Allan, Lead Senior Engineer, Solid Waste Services, providing an overview of the current Waste-to-Energy Facility environmental monitoring program and a summary of 2015 greenhouse gas and National Pollutant Release Inventory reporting. Members were provided with a presentation on waste-to-energy facility

environmental monitoring and emissions performance with respect to nitrogen

oxides emissions and fine particulate matter levels.

Presentation titled “Waste-to-Energy Facility Environmental Monitoring and

Reporting 2015 Update” is retained with the June 9, 2016 Zero Waste Committee

agenda.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board receive the report titled “Waste-to-Energy Facility Environmental Monitoring and Reporting, 2015 Update”, dated May 31, 2016 for information.

CARRIED 5.5 Status of Sewerage and Drainage District (Solid Waste) Capital Expenditures to

April 30, 2016 Report dated May 30, 2016 from Paul Remillard, Solid Waste Operations Director, Solid Waste Services, communicating the status of utilities capital expenditures for the Sewerage and Drainage District (Solid Waste).

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That the Zero Waste Committee receive the report titled “Status of Sewerage and

Drainage District (Solid Waste) Capital Expenditures to April 30, 2016”, dated May

30, 2016 for information.

CARRIED 5.6 Manager’s Report

Report dated June 2, 2016 from Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services, updating the Committee on procurement processes; construction and demolition material disposal tonnages; posting of draft guide to solid waste management planning; 2016 RCBC environmental awards; North Shore Transfer Station reconfiguration; and the Committee’s 2016 workplan.


That the Zero Waste Committee receive the report titled “Manager’s Report”,

dated June 2, 2016 for information.

CARRIED

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Zero Waste Committee receive for information the following Information Items: 6.1 Letter addressed to The Honourable Mary Polak, Minister of Environment from

Greg Moore, Chair, Metro Vancouver Board re: MMBC Program Implementation and Streetscape Collection dated May 27, 2016.

6.2 Letter addressed to The Honourable Mary Polak, Minister of Environment from Allan Langdon, MMBC re: MMBC Streetscape Collection dated June 1, 2016.

CARRIED

7. OTHER BUSINESS No items presented.

8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS No items presented.

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9. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Zero Waste Committee close its regular meeting scheduled for June 9, 2016 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) (e) as follows: “90 (1) A part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being

considered relates to or is one or more of the following: (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if

the board or committee considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district.”

CARRIED

10. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Zero Waste Committee adjourn its regular meeting of June 9, 2016.

CARRIED (Time: 2:09 p.m.)

____________________________ ____________________________ Deanna Manojlovic, Malcolm Brodie, Chair Assistant to Regional Committees 18435573 FINAL

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5.1

To: Zero Waste Committee From: Marian Kim, Lead Senior Engineer, Solid Waste Services Date: July 8, 2016 Meeting Date: July 14, 2016 Subject: Metro Vancouver 2015 Construction and Demolition Waste Composition

Monitoring Program

RECOMMENDATION That the GVS&DD Board receive the report titled “Metro Vancouver 2015 Construction and Demolition Waste Composition Monitoring Program”, dated July 8, 2016 for information.

PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to update the Board on the 2015 Construction and Demolition Waste Composition Monitoring Program and to provide a summary of municipal regulatory measures in place to encourage recycling of construction and demolition materials. BACKGROUND Metro Vancouver’s Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ISWRMP) has set ambitious regional diversion goals that rely on increased diversion in the construction and demolition (C&D) sector. ISWRMP Strategy 2.4 and 2.7 target the C&D sector and specifically wood for increased reuse and recycling. In support of these strategies, Metro Vancouver continues to monitor the region’s C&D waste composition to measure progress towards the diversion goals and to better understand opportunities for further recycling in the C&D sector. On May 19, 2016, the Zero Waste Committee directed staff to provide:

a summary of the various approaches taken by member municipalities in addressing the disposal of demolition materials.

This report provides the results of the 2015 C&D Waste Composition Monitoring Program and a summary of measures implemented by municipalities to encourage C&D recycling. 2015 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE COMPOSITION MONITORING PROGRAM The 2015 C&D Waste Composition Monitoring Study titled “2015 Demolition, Land-clearing, and Construction Waste Composition Monitoring Program”, available here, analyzed the composition of C&D material arriving at both the Vancouver and Ecowaste landfills. The Vancouver Landfill receives C&D waste for on-site construction purposes. Ecowaste is a private landfill located in Richmond receiving C&D type wastes. One hundred and three loads were sampled from various sources including residential demolition, commercial demolition, construction, and residual materials from private C&D transfer stations and material recovery facilities. The volume of each material type was visually estimated and converted to a weight to determine an approximate overall regional composition. The field portion of this study was carried out in September and October 2015.

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http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/solid-waste/about/reports-statistics/Pages/default.aspx

A comparison of the 2015 C&D waste composition monitoring results to that of the previous study in 2011 is provided in the table below. Table 1: Comparison of Overall Regional C&D Waste by Material Type: 2011 and 2015

Material Category by Type % by Weight Annual Weight (Tonnes)

2011 2015 2011 2015

Wood 54% 57% 150,823

217,943

Asphalt 8% 9% 22,519 34,597

Misc. Building Materials 3% 7% 9,488 28,441

Rubble 19% 7% 52,289 27,814

Plastic 4% 6% 10,871 24,380

Metal 2% 2% 4,377 7,785

Bulky Items <1% 2% 411 7,487

Textiles <1% 2% 638 7,067

Miscellaneous/Black Bags 2% 2% 4,518 6,227

Land-clearing <1% 2% 2,601 6,236

Paper <1% 2% 341 5,868

Household Garbage <1% 1% 1,438 5,419

Glass and Ceramics <1% 1% 2,063 2,601

Rubber <1% 1% 409 2,257

Masonry/Brick 1% <1% 3,081 1,052

Concrete 5% <1% 12,906 486

Total 100% 100% 279,000 386,000

Sources of C&D loads C&D loads being received at the Vancouver and Ecowaste landfills were sampled for composition audit as they arrived. Of the 103 loads sampled, more than half (53) were reported to have originated from residential demolition. Of the remaining loads, roofing (12 samples), transfer station residuals (12 samples), and commercial demolition (9 samples) were the next most common sources. Other less common sources included construction, land-clearing, manufacturing, and commercial demolition. The distribution of samples is representative of the sources of loads typically received at Vancouver Landfill and Ecowaste Landfill combined. Both Vancouver and Ecowaste Landfills receive demolition loads from across the region with Vancouver Landfill receiving primarily residential demolition loads and Ecowaste Landfill receiving a mixture of all types of loads, which is reflected in the landfill-specific composition analysis. At Vancouver Landfill, wood, a large part of which was composite, painted or treated and challenging to recycle, represented 90% of the total demolition material observed during the study. The City of Vancouver specifies the characteristics of the C&D waste received at that facility to meet its requirements for use of the material for construction purposes. At Ecowaste Landfill, wood was 41% of the material observed, with asphalt being the next highest at 13%, followed by miscellaneous materials such as carpet, underlay, insulation at 10% and rubble at 9%. Both sites accept separated loads of clean wood for recycling.

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Wood Wood continues to represent the largest portion of C&D waste in the region at an estimated 218,000 tonnes (57% by weight) disposed in 2015. The primary category of wood was further separated into clean dimensional lumber, treated dimension lumber, composite wood (including plywood), shredded wood, wood flooring, and wood shakes and shingles. The majority of the wood identified was composite (20% by weight of all materials), clean dimensional lumber (14%), and painted/treated dimensional lumber (13%). Limited opportunities exist for recycling composite and painted/treated lumber, whereas clean dimensional lumber is highly recyclable. Metro Vancouver is working with the University of British Columbia on research projects that are intended to support additional options for recycling of C&D wood materials. Metro Vancouver’s Clean Wood Disposal Ban was implemented in January 2015. The ban applies to loads delivered to Metro Vancouver and City of Vancouver facilities. Large C&D loads delivered to the Vancouver Landfill used for construction purposes are not currently included in the ban. The ban has helped to raise awareness of the need to separate clean wood waste from disposal. The percentage of clean dimensional lumber in the C&D waste stream has dropped from 71,000 tonnes in 2011 to 55,000 tonnes in 2015. The overall increase in the amount of wood in C&D waste in 2015 compared to 2011 can in part be attributed to the inclusion of out-of-region disposal tonnage in the 2015 report, which increased the total annual tonnes of wood in C&D waste by 28,000 tonnes in 2015. The remainder of the increase in wood is likely due to the increase in development activity in the region and accelerated pace of demolition of single family homes. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, new housing starts increased by 17% between 2011 and 2015. According to field observations, the majority of demolition wood in samples came from single family homes, especially at the Vancouver Landfill. Other C&D materials Of the remaining material types, only asphalt (9%), miscellaneous building material such as carpet, underlay, dry, insulation, and stucco (7%), rubble (7%), and plastic (6%) were found in proportions greater than 2%. Metal, bulky items, textiles, land-clearing material, paper, household garbage, glass and ceramics, rubber, masonry and concrete collectively represented less than 15% of C&D material. Compared to 2011, the composition of rubble showed the most dramatic decrease, from 19% in 2011 to 7% in 2015. Concrete also decreased from 5% in 2011 to <1% in 2015, a reduction of approximately 12,000 tonnes. This indicates that concrete, asphalt and rubble continue to be readily recyclable, contributing to the increase in total C&D waste recycled from 1.04 million tonnes in 2011 to 1.19 million tonnes in 2014. The highest recycling potential exists in residential demolition projects, especially single family homes, and current regulatory measures to encourage recycling through municipal demolition permitting processes by separating recyclable materials at source play an important role in maximizing recycling. Summary of Municipal Construction and Demolition Material Recycling Requirements The Board approved a proposed municipal permit approach to encouraging demolition material recycling in October 2012 and referred a sample municipal bylaw to member municipalities for consideration. The objective of the sample municipal bylaw is to encourage recyclable materials from

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demolition sites to be reused, sorted on site, or taken as mixed loads to private transfer stations and processing facilities for recovery. Six municipalities have adopted regulatory measures that establish recycling requirements for demolition material and others are considering adopting a regulatory program. The demolition material recycling requirements are implemented through the demolition permitting process and are based on the sample municipal bylaw, although the requirements are appropriately customized to each municipality’s needs and available resources. Here is a summary of current municipal requirements related to demolition material recycling: Table 2: Summary of Municipal Regulatory Measures to Encourage Demolition Material Recycling

Municipality Year Bylaw Effective

Diversion requirement

Reporting requirements

Fees associated with Demolition Material Recycling Services

Metro Vancouver Sample Bylaw

2012 – Board referred sample bylaw to municipalities

Direct recyclable materials to a recycling facility

Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Plan

Compliance Report

Receipts submitted

Percent diversion used to calculate percent of Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Fee refunded

City of New Westminster

2016 70% of demolition waste

Recycling Plan and Compliance Report

Receipts submitted

Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Fee includes a non-refundable administration fee, and a fully refundable Recycling Incentive Deposit of $0.87/square foot

City of North Vancouver

2007 Recycling of specified demolition materials

Demolition Waste Checklist

No new fees or deposits introduced

City of Port Moody

2011 70% of recyclable material

Compliance report

Receipts submitted

Waste Management Fee includes a fully refundable portion of $1,800 for a typical house (varies based on square footage).

City of Richmond

2016 70% of demolition waste

Recycling plan and compliance report

Receipts submitted

Non-refundable administration fee and fully refundable Waste Disposal and Recycling Service Fee of $2/square foot

City of Vancouver

2014 90% from pre-1940 character homes

75% from pre-1940 homes

Recycling plan and compliance report

Receipts submitted

Non-refundable Demolition Waste Compliance Fee plus refundable Green Demolition Deposit of $14,650

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Plans to transition to all one- and two-family homes by 2018

District of West Vancouver

2014 Direct recyclable materials to a recycling facility

Notarized statutory declaration that C&D waste has been recycled

No new fees or deposits introduced

Metro Vancouver continues to track regional progress in implementing measures to encourage recycling in demolition projects and develop resources such as cost benefit analysis of recycling demolition materials that can support existing and future regulatory programs. A range of other initiatives are also being pursued around the region, for instance, the City of Vancouver is investigating the potential to develop a C&D recycling facility at the Vancouver Landfill to maximize recovery of the material delivered to that facility. ALTERNATIVES This is an information report. No alternatives are presented. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Ongoing work in developing resources to support regulatory measures to encourage recycling of demolition materials can be accommodated within the annual operation budget. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION Metro Vancouver continues to monitor the composition of the region’s C&D waste to measure progress in achieving the region’s diversion goals and to better understand opportunities for further recycling in the C&D sector. Wood continues to represent the largest portion of C&D waste in the region at an estimated annual 218,000 tonnes (57% by weight). The majority of the wood identified was composite and painted/treated dimensional lumber which are difficult to reuse and recycle. Clean dimensional lumber make up approximately 14% of the C&D waste stream, and the estimated tonnes disposed has decreased from 71,000 tonnes in 2011 to 55,000 tonnes in 2015 possibly due to raised awareness on separating clean wood waste from disposal through Metro Vancouver’s Clean Wood Disposal Ban. Concrete, asphalt and rubble continue to be readily recyclable, with significant reductions in the quantity disposed since 2011. Municipal measures are important tools to increase reuse and recycling of C&D materials. A number of municipalities around the region have implemented new regulatory tools to encourage reuse and recycling of C&D materials. 18406586

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5.2

To: GVS&DD Board From: Andrew Marr, Director of Solid Waste Planning, Solid Waste Services Department Date: July 8, 2016 Meeting Date: July 14, 2016 Subject: Proposed 2017 Tipping Fee Bylaw Changes

RECOMMENDATION That the GVS&DD Board direct staff to:





b) report back to the Board on consultation feedback, and integrate proposed changes on these items into the proposed 2017 Tipping Fee Bylaw.

PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to propose changes to the 2017 Tipping Fee Bylaw for consultation with stakeholders in advance of consideration by the Board as part of the Tipping Fee Bylaw report in October. BACKGROUND The Tipping Fee Bylaw sets tipping fees and requirements, including disposal bans, for Metro Vancouver solid waste facilities. Under the authority of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Act, the bylaw is amended or replaced when the tipping fee or any other fees or surcharges require changes or if operational requirements of the disposal facilities are changed. The Tipping Fee Bylaw is typically replaced on an annual basis with the current bylaw being the “Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 293, 2015". At its May 27, 2016 meeting, the Board approved actions to help reduce abandoned waste, litter and escaped waste which included incorporating a surcharge for unsecured loads into the proposed 2017 Tipping Fee Bylaw. At its April 29, 2016 meeting the Board also approved initiating consultation on proposed changes to Tipping Fee Bylaw provisions related to the disposal ban program. Consultation on the disposal ban program provisions is underway and will be reported back as part of the proposed 2017 Tipping Fee Bylaw report in October. This report identifies additional potential changes to the 2017 Tipping Fee Bylaw that will be consulted on in advance of consideration by the Board in October. Proposed 2017 garbage and other tipping fees will be brought forward for consideration by the Board in parallel with the 2017 proposed Solid Waste Services budget.

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PROPOSED 2017 TIPPING FEE BYLAW CHANGES Personal Hygiene Products The Tipping Fee Bylaw includes a ban on “Excrement”. Small quantities of pet waste are permitted. The ban is intended to discourage the disposal of manure and other similar wastes into the municipal solid waste stream. Over time, increased quantities of hygiene products including diapers and incontinence products are being observed in the garbage. In large quantities these products may exceed the disposal ban threshold for excrement, and if not properly contained, hygiene products create health and safety concerns at disposal facilities. This category of waste is approximately 10% of the single family residential waste stream on a weight basis. The increasing proportion of the waste stream of these materials is a result of a combination of increased use, particularly for adult incontinence products, and also declining quantities of other materials. These products are not typically recyclable, and the use of these products is typically driven by a combination of lifestyle and medical requirements with limited use of reusable alternatives. The proposed Tipping Fee Bylaw change would be to specifically allow for household hygiene products in the waste stream, and require appropriate containment (likely double bagging) where the household hygiene products represent a significant portion of an individual load. Care homes and similar facilities typically produce waste loads that are in some cases primarily made up of household hygiene products. A future ban on household hygiene products, particularly loads consisting primarily of household hygiene products, could be considered if viable recycling options emerge. Food Waste and Clean Wood Disposal Ban Enforcement Thresholds In 2015, the Organics Disposal Ban was put in place by implementing disposal ban surcharges for Food Waste and Clean Wood. Clean Wood is untreated/unpainted dimensional lumber. Currently, disposal ban inspectors apply these surcharges to loads that exceed enforcement thresholds of 25% Food Waste or 10% Clean Wood by volume. Most other disposal bans such as those for paper, cardboard and yard trimmings are enforced with a threshold of 5%. To date, the Food Waste and Clean Wood Disposal Bans have led to a significant improvement in regional waste diversion:

A 2015 survey of four sectors (restaurants, grocers, large institutions and multi-family residences) found that an average of about 70% of these sites had access to food scraps recycling programs. In 2016, preliminary results of a follow-up survey indicate that food scraps recycling has continued to grow significantly and an average of well over 80% of those surveyed had programs in place (Figure 1).

2015 2016

Quick Service Food 65% 87%

Full Service Food 77% 92%

Multi Family Residences 63% 90%

Grocers 69% 79%

Large Institutions 76% 88%

Figure 1 Survey Respondents with Access to Food Scraps Recycling Service

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The amount of organics being received by local licensed organics processors has also grown. The annual tonnages of organics processed from this region increased by over 200% from 2008 to 2015 (Figure 2), while the population grew by about 11%. During those years, municipalities implemented yard trimmings and food scraps collection programs, several of the member municipalities implemented bi-weekly garbage collection, and the regional Organics Disposal Ban was introduced (2015).

Figure 2 Annual Tonnages of Regional Organics Processed

Metro Vancouver communicated to stakeholders during the initial consultations for the Organics and Clean Wood Disposal Bans that the intent was to gradually reduce the allowable amount of food and clean wood waste in the garbage. Work is currently underway to estimate the increase in the number of surcharges that would result from a reduction in the enforcement threshold. In 2015 a dedicated survey inspector made observations of the presence and volume of food waste and clean wood waste in loads being received at Metro Vancouver and the City of Vancouver facilities. During the survey, the number of waste loads observed containing greater than 10% food waste doubled compared to the number of loads containing greater than 25%, and doubled again for the number of loads containing more than 5% food waste. Given the current average rate of surcharges is approximately 6 surcharges per month for food waste and 14 surcharges per month for clean wood waste, the potential increase in the number of surcharges that would result from a reduction in the enforcement threshold is expected to be relatively small. Any changes in the enforcement threshold would start with a six month educational period during which surcharges would not be levied at the new thresholds. Furthermore, the increase in food scraps recycling programs over the last year indicates a high level of food scraps diversion in the region. Nonetheless, lowering the threshold would provide an increased incentive for businesses and multi-family residences that have not yet started recycling food scraps.

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Hazardous and Operational Impact Materials or Product Stewardship Materials Disposal Ban Surcharges Disposal bans on any single items listed under Banned Hazardous and Operational Impact Materials or Banned Product Stewardship Materials are enforced through a flat $50 surcharge for each occurrence, rather than a percentage of the tipping fee. An increase in that flat fee could provide an increased incentive for residents and other haulers to divert such materials. The $50 surcharge has remained constant since 2009. Considering inflation increases since 2009, an appropriate current surcharge would be in the range of $65. A higher surcharge could potentially be implemented, but there continues to be concern that increasing disposal ban surcharges may push waste to facilities outside of Metro Vancouver’s regulatory control. An increase of $15 per surcharge is expected to generate in the range of $50,000 in additional revenue per year to the disposal ban program. Future Disposal Bans Work is ongoing to evaluate the feasibility of new disposal bans, including the following potential materials:

• Textiles • Expanded polystyrene • Asphalt shingles • Carpet • Furniture

These materials are identified as a priority in the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment’s (CCME) Canada-wide Action Plan for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs for 2017. Expanded polystyrene is already included as part of the EPR program for packaging and printed paper, but the program is only for residential sources of expanded polystyrene and the expanded polystyrene is only collected at depots. As more information is available on the potential to implement bans for some or all of these materials, that information will be reported back to the Board. Consultation The following stakeholder consultation and engagement activities will be undertaken on proposed 2017 Tipping Fee Bylaw changes:

Notify stakeholders of the proposed changes outlined in this report

Conduct stakeholder consultation through: webinar stakeholder meetings if requested workshop

Provide further opportunities to stakeholders to provide written comments. A summary of written comments, feedback received during the stakeholder meetings as well as responses will be provided to the Board to assist in the Board’s consideration of any proposed changes to the Tipping Fee Bylaw for 2017. ALTERNATIVES 1. That the GVS&DD Board direct staff to:




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b) report back to the Board on consultation feedback, and integrate proposed changes on these items into the proposed 2017 Tipping Fee Bylaw.

2. That the Zero Waste Committee receive the report titled “Proposed 2017 Tipping Fee Bylaw Changes”, dated July 8, 2016 for information and provide alternate direction to staff.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS If the Board approves Alternative 1, and directs staff to initiate consultation on proposed changes to the Tipping Fee Bylaw included in this report, staff will consult with stakeholders and report back in the fall with proposed changes to be included in the 2017 Tipping Fee Bylaw for the Board’s consideration. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION The Tipping Fee Bylaw is typically replaced on an annual basis. The Board had previously approved preparation of a change to the Bylaw concerning unsecured loads, and consultation related to the Disposal Ban program. Other proposed changes to the 2017 Tipping Fee Bylaw include the following:

Allowing household hygiene products in the waste stream, with appropriate containment (likely double bagging) where the products represent a significant quantity of an individual load.

Reducing the enforcement thresholds for the disposal bans on food waste and clean wood (currently 25% and 10% respectively) to provide a greater incentive for reduction and recycling.

Increasing the disposal ban surcharges for Hazardous and Operational Impact Materials or Product Stewardship Materials (currently $50 flat fee) to provide a greater incentive for diversion of these materials.

Staff recommend Alternative 1, that staff initiate consultation on these potential changes to the 2017 Tipping Fee Bylaw and report back with feedback from the consultation program along with recommendations for changes to the 2017 Tipping Fee Bylaw. 18509994

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To: Zero Waste Committee From: Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services Date: July 8, 2016 Meeting Date: July 14, 2016 Subject: Manager’s Report

RECOMMENDATION That the Zero Waste Committee receive the titled “Manager’s Report”, dated July 8, 2016 for information.

Gypsum Management Update Following concerns with potential for gypsum to contain asbestos, Metro Vancouver transfer stations currently accept only new gypsum for recycling. New gypsum is defined as gypsum that has never been installed (no tape, mud, or coatings) and has a date-stamp of 1990 or later. Metro Vancouver is working with the operator of the Maple Ridge and Langley Transfer Stations to establish a pilot program to receive old gypsum from residential customers in a separate bin. Old gypsum includes any previously installed gypsum. No testing of the gypsum would be required, and communications would include proper packaging requirements as well as safety measures. During the pilot, residential customers would double-bag old gypsum in custom designed bags available from local retailers, and place the bags directly into a dedicated bin. Old gypsum would be disposed of safely, while new gypsum would continue to be collected in a separate bin and sent to New West Gypsum for recycling. It is anticipated that the pilot program could begin at Langley Transfer Station in summer 2016, and at Maple Ridge in fall of 2016. For the pilot, the tipping fee for old gypsum would be $150 per tonne with a $15 minimum fee, the same as the fee for new gypsum. Customers would be limited to 10 bags per visit and 5 visits per year, as the program would be intended for residential customers only, such as loads from small home renovation projects. In addition to working toward the pilot program, Metro Vancouver and member municipalities are exploring other ways to mitigate the increases in illegal dumping of gypsum, such as increased public education efforts and potential tracking mechanisms to encourage proper disposal of gypsum. Deposit-Refund Program for Cigarettes At its May 30 meeting, the Corporation of the City of North Vancouver Council passed a motion to propose a resolution for consideration at Union of BC Municipalities annual convention requesting the Ministry of Environment implement a province-wide deposit-refund program for cigarettes. In addition, Council directed staff to implement an outreach program to reduce cigarette litter. A copy of the resolution is attached (Attachment 1) for the Committee’s information.

Multi-Material BC Streetscape Collection Pilot Project In early June, Multi-Material BC (MMBC) released a report on streetscape collection and announced details of a new pilot project occurring in the City of Vancouver. The streetscape report summarized

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prior research of public space recycling and found that 13% of material collected in the recycling stream was garbage and organics and 28% of what was collected in the garbage stream was in-scope Packaging and Printed Paper (PPP). A new streetscape collection pilot project, being undertaken in collaboration with the City of Vancouver, is designed to further study the performance of public space recycling efforts. According to MMBC’s streetscape report, this effort is designed to achieve a number of goals:

increasing diversion of material in public spaces,

designing a communication program to support and reinforce recycling behaviours, and

identifying opportunities and challenges, including operational needs.

This new effort will utilize the multi-stream collection bin design that was produced through a collaboration between Metro Vancouver and Emily Carr University of Art + Design, and will be integrated in the City of Vancouver’s collection network which captures garbage and also compostable food scraps, in some locations, and MMBC will test a consumer engagement strategy. Through this collaboration, the City of Vancouver will install bins in two main areas: 1) Second Beach in Stanley Park and 2) along Denman, Robson and Davie streets. The bins will be constructed and installed over the summer and monitoring will begin in August/September. Performance of the bins will be audited regularly over the subsequent nine months. In addition, the effort will focus on recycling of coffee cups and other drink cups. Solid Waste Operations Procurements North Shore, Coquitlam, Surrey Transfer Stations: On June 24, 2016, the GVS&DD Board approved the award of a seven year contract for the operation and maintenance of the North Shore, Surrey and Coquitlam Transfer Stations to Halton Environmental, doing business as Emterra Environmental. The procurement report went directly to the Board to expedite contract award allowing additional time for Emterra to prepare for operations commencing January 2, 2017. Langley and Maple Ridge Transfer Stations: Proposals for the operation and maintenance of the Langley and Maple Ridge Transfer Stations are due July 12, 2016. Contingency Landfill Disposal: A request for proposals for contingency landfill disposal starting in 2017 is being finalized and will be issued shortly. Contract award for both Langley and Maple Ridge Transfer Stations Operation and Maintenance and Contingency Landfill Disposal will require Board approval due to the expected value of the contracts. Zero Waste Committee 2016 Workplan Attachment 2 to this report sets out the Committee’s Workplan for 2016. The status of work program elements is indicated as pending, in progress, or complete. The listing is updated as needed to include new issues that arise, items requested by the Committee and changes in the schedule. Attachments and References: Attachment 1: Resolution from the Corporation of the City of North Vancouver Council Meeting – May 30, 2016 Attachment 2: Zero Waste Committee 2016 Workplan

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ATTACHMENT 2

Zero Waste Committee 2016 Work Plan Report Date: July 8, 2016

Priorities

1st Quarter Status

North Shore Transfer Station Reconfiguration Update Pending

Coquitlam Wood Recycling Facility Operations Update Complete

2015 Disposal Ban Inspection Program Update Complete

2nd Quarter

Coquitlam Transfer Station Replacement Update Complete

Solid Waste Communications Programs Update Complete

Contract Awards of Competitive Selection for Operation & Maintenance of the Transfer Station System

Complete

Litter, Abandoned Waste, & Escaped Waste Strategy Complete

Waste-to-Energy Facility 2015 Financial Update Complete

Waste-to-Energy Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Update Complete

Efficacy of Bi-Weekly Residential Waste Collection Complete

Create Memories, Not Garbage: 2015 Campaign Results Complete

Food Isn't Garbage: 2015 Campaign Results Complete

Take Charge! Batteries and Electronics Campaign Update Complete

Love Food Hate Waste Campaign – Year One Update Complete

3rd Quarter

Update on Organics Disposal Ban & Clean Wood Disposal Ban Complete

2017 Tipping Fee Bylaw Revisions Pending

Enhanced Construction and Demolition Material Recycling Opportunities Complete

Waste Flow Update and End of Year Waste Projections Pending

GVS&DD/Wastech Comprehensive Agreement – 2015 Financial Results Pending

Surrey RDO Update Pending

Municipal Regulatory Tools/Programs to Encourage Diversion Update Pending

Award of Competitive Selection for Contingency Landfill Disposal Pending

Recycling Bins/Streetscape Update/EPR Programs Update Complete

2016 Food Scraps Campaign Update Pending

2016 Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Conference Pending

4th Quarter

Annual Solid Waste and Recycling Report (for calendar 2015) Pending

Waste-to-Energy Development Options Pending

2016 Create Memories, Not Garbage: Campaign Creative Pending

Recycling Contingencies for Extraordinary Events Pending

2016 Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Conference: Results Pending

National Zero Waste Council Update Pending

Award of Competitive Selection for Flyash Disposal Pending

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THE CORPORATION OF DELTA The Mayor, Lois E. Jackson

June 1, 2016

Mayor Malcolm Brodie, Chair Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Committee 4330 Kingsway Burnaby, BC VSH 4G8

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Re: Vancouver Landfill Technical Liaison Committee

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THAT a copy of this report be provided to the City of Vancouver's Mayor Gregor Robertson and Council; Mr. Sadhu Johnston, City Manager; and Mr. Jerry Dobrovolny, General Manager of Engineering Services;

THAT a copy of this report be provided to Scott Hamilton, MLA Delta North; Vicki Huntington, MLA Delta South; Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Committee; and Delta's Environment Advisory Committee.

Accordingly, this letter and enclosed report are provided for your information.

Enclosure

cc: Delta Council George V. Harvie, Chief Administrative Officer Sean McGill, Director of Human Resources & Corporate Planning Mike Brotherston, Manager, Climate Action & Environment Delta Environment Advisory Committee

4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, British Columbia, Canada V4K 3E2 Tel: 604 946-3210 Fax: 604 946-6055 E-mail: mayorla•delta.ca

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The Corporation of Delta COUNCIL REPORT

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From: Human Resources and Corporate Planning

Date: April 29, 2016

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The following report has been reviewed and endorsed by the Chief Administrative Officer.

• RECOMMENDATIONS:

A. THAT a copy of this report be provided to the City of Vancouver's Mayor Gregor Robertson and Council; Mr. Sadhu Johnston, City Manager; and Mr. Jerry Dobrovolny, General Manager of Engineering Services.

B. THAT a copy of this report be provided to

a. Scott Hamilton, MLA Delta North

b. Vicki Huntington, MLA Delta South

c. Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Committee

d. Delta's Environment Advisory Committee

·---------• PURPOSE:

To provide information to Council on the subject of a recent meeting of the Vancouver Landfill Technical Liaison Committee.

• BACKGROUND:

At the April 11, 2011 Regular Meeting of Delta Council, the establishment of a Vancouver Landfill Technical Liaison Committee was endorsed in response to concerns raised by Delta regarding landfill gas emissions. The committee meets quarterly to discuss issues relating to the Vancouver Landfill and consists of senior staff from the Corporation of Delta (Delta) and City of Vancouver (Vancouver). A map showing the phases of the Vancouver Landfill is included as Attachment A. Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 West have been closed. The current active area of the Landfill is Phase 3 East.

• DISCUSSION:

The seventeenth meeting of the Vancouver Landfill Technical Liaison Committee (the committee) was held on April 22, 2016. The following items were discussed:

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Landfill Gas Collection and Progressive Landfill Closure Works

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For the month of March, overall landfill gas collection efficiency was 69% which is calculated using a site specific landfill gas generation model. Vancouver has received support from the Ministry of Environment to reference this model in their reporting.

Vancouver has also recently published its annual report for 2015 and reported an annual collection efficiency of 71% using the site specific landfill gas generation model. This is a significant improvement given landfill gas collection efficiency was only 47% in 2010. Additional landfill gas collection infrastructure is being installed in 2016 and Vancouver is working towards meeting the target efficiency of 75% which is set out in the BC Landfill Gas Management Regulation.

In 2015, approximately 54% of the landfill gas collected was beneficially used at the Village Farms Cogeneration Facility and the remaining 46% was flared. As noted in previous reports to Council, Vancouver staff advised that discussions are continuing with FortisBC regarding the installation of a system to clean the gas that is currently being flared so that it can be injected into the natural gas pipeline as "renewable natural gas". A report to Vancouver City Council on this project is targeted for this June.

Since 2010, approximately $48 million has been spent on landfill gas collection and progressive landfill closure works. The current capital plan for closure and other associated work at the landfill over the next three years is approximately $42 million. This includes the closure plan for the Western 40 Hectares area. A workshop with Ministry of Environment, Metro Vancouver, and Delta staff is scheduled for May 2016. The implementation of the final closure work for the Western 40 Hectares will begin in 2017 with a final objective to return the area to as natural state as possible. Further details on the updated plan will be provided to Council as they are received.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

While Vancouver is striving to collect as much landfill gas as possible, there still is a quantity of methane that is not collected and emitted to the atmosphere. Methane has a global warming potential that is 25 times greater than an equivalent amount of carbon dioxide. As a result, the estimated quantity of methane emissions from the landfill are multiplied by 25 to get emissions that are reported in carbon dioxide equivalents.

The 2015 Annual Report for the Vancouver Landfill as submitted to the Ministry of Environment, states that the total volume of landfill gas collected in 2015 equates to approximately 20,176 tonnes of methane or 504,463 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents. This is equal to the emissions of approximately 101,000 vehicles being captured in 2015. The landfill gas collection efficiency was 71% in 2015, meaning 29% of the methane produced was not captured. This uncaptured methane equals 206,048 tonnes of carbon dioxide or approximately 41,200 vehicles.

Landfill Operations

With the impending closure of the Cache Creek Landfill it is estimated that Metro Vancouver will be hauling approximately 55,000 tonnes of additional waste to the Vancouver Landfill in the last six months of 2016. The Vancouver Landfill does have the capacity for this added

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waste under its annual Operational Certificate and the total waste flow is still projected to be below historical highs which previously approached the 750,000 tonne per year limit established by the Ministry of Environment. The tri-partite agreement between Metro Vancouver, Vancouver and Delta allows for this waste redistribution in the short term. A long term disposal solution for the regional waste currently being disposed of in Cache Creek is subject to further discussions between the parties, including Delta Council. Metro Vancouver is currently seeking contingency disposal locations through a Request for Proposal process.

Vancouver has recently commissioned a study to look at the composition of demolition and construction waste that is being received at the landfill and investigate further opportunities to recover and recycle components of this waste stream. Staff anticipate a draft report will be complete in the early summer and will be shared with Delta staff for review.

Other operational issues discussed by staff included upgrades to the landfill access and the addition of new scales, repairs to one of the existing landfill gas flares, gypsum drywall containing asbestos disposal and bird control.

Regulatory Reporting

It was confirmed at the committee meeting that Delta was receiving regular information on landfill gas, water quality and leachate monitoring from Vancouver. Since the last committee meeting, the 2015 Vancouver Landfill Annual Report, 2015 Annual Landfill Gas Report, and Annual Review of 2015 Water Quality Monitoring Data have been submitted to the Ministry of Environment and shared with Delta.

No issues of non-compliance with regulations or the Landfill's Operational Certificate were identified.

Complaints

A summary of the complaints received since the last meeting was reviewed by the committee. No formal odour complaints have been received . Delta has also not received any formal odour complaints that were attributed to the Vancouver Landfill since the last meeting.

Implications: Financial Implications - There are no financial implications

• CONCLUSION:

A summary of items discussed at the last meeting of the Vancouver Landfill Technical Liaison Committee is provided for information. This committee has met regularly over the past five years and is continuing to be productive. It is an important mechanism for ensuring ongoing communication between Vancouver and Delta staff related to Vancouver Landfill issues.

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Department submission prepared by: Mike Brotherston, Manager of Climate Action and Environment

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Metro Vancouver Chair G. Moore 4330 Kingsway Bumaby, BC V5H 4G8

Dear Chair Moore:

SUBJECT: COQUITLAM TRANSFER STATION - RECYCLING DEPOT

The Council for the City of Port Coquitlam, at its Closed Council Meeting of May 30, 2016, adopted the following resolution:

"That Metro Vancouver be advised that the City of Port Coquitlam supports a joint funding model, based on population, for a recycling depot at the current Coquitlam Transfer Station; that Metro Vancouver, the City of Port Moody and the City of Coquitlam be informed of the City of Port Coquitlam's intent to explore options for a recycling depot within the boundaries of Port Coquitlam prior to the construction of the future Coquitlam Transfer Station; and that the City of Port Coquitlam's support of the current recycling depot joint funding model is subject to Metro Vancouver establishing the charges in such a way that if a depot is established in Port Coquitlam to a similar service level, Port Coquitlam would be removed from the cost share formula for the Coquitlam Transfer Station Recycling Depot."

If you have any further questions, please have your staff reach out to Ms. Kristen Meersman, Director of Engineering and Public Works, at [email protected] or 604-927-5453.

Sincerely,

Braden Hutchins, MAPA Manager of Corporate Office and Lands

cc: Mayor R. Stewati, City of Coquitlam Mayor M. Clay, City of Port Moody K. Meersman, Director of Engineering and Public Works

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Victoria- The Ministry of Environment is amending the organic matter recycling regulation (OMRR) to require permits for compost facilities that process food waste or biosolids.

Along with obtaining a permit, affected facilities must continue to comply with all the applicable requirements of the OMRR. This permitting process will further ensure that the OMRR is protective of human health and the environment. The new requirements take effect immediately.

Adding a permitting process will increase transparency and allow independent statutory decision makers to put conditions in place to better monitor compliance. Permit conditions will emphasize site-specific requirements to:

• Reduce environmental impacts; • Address and reduce impacts from odour; and • Address concerns regarding public notification under OMRR.

Facilities with capacity to produce over 5,000 tonnes of compost per year have 60 days to apply for a permit and pay the one-time $200 application fee. Once a permit is approved, there is an additional $100 annual fee for permitted facilities.

If operators fail to apply for a permit within 60 days or fail to comply with permit conditions, enforcement action may be taken under the Environmental Management Act.

Facilities that are part of a regional district's approved solid waste management plan and already have a ministryissued operational certificate will not require a permit.

A comprehensive review of OMRR is underway with a policy intentions paper slated to be released for public comment and feedback in fall 2016. Subsequent amendments, based on all engagement and information received, will be made in 201 7.

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"We're seeing a greater awareness of greenhouse gas emissions associated with food waste, organic waste, and landfills. In fact, creating a waste-to-resource strategy is something the Climate Leadership Team recommended to government. With more compost facilities expected to come on line, we want to make sure the regulations in place effectively protect our environment and public health."

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metrova ncouverSERVICES AND SOLUTIONS FOR A LIVABLE REGION

June 30, 2016

Kris Ord

Solid Waste ServicesTel, 604 432-6200 Fax 604 451-6180

File: CP-16-01

A/Executive DirectorEnvironmental Standards BranchBritish Columbia Ministry of EnvironmentSent via email: [email protected]

Dear Kris:

Re: Metro Vancouver comments on the Draft Guide to Solid Waste Management Planning

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft Guide to Solid Waste Management Planning (the

Guide). We appreciate that the Ministry added this additional consultation step in advance of finalizing the

Guide.

Metro Vancouver has reviewed the draft Guide, the summary of public comments on the intentions paper

dated April 2016 and participated in the webinar session on June 7th, 2016. Further to the public comment

process, Metro Vancouver would like to offer the attached comments on the draft Guide for your

consideration.

Metro Vancouver is supportive of the Ministry’s changes to the Guide to better define the consultation

process and clarify roles and responsibilities. Metro Vancouver would also like to emphasize its support for

allowing regional districts to set individual targets while moving towards the recommended disposal

targets.

For your information, a copy of our comments will be included in the July 14, 2016 Zero Waste Committee

agenda for information.

Feel free to call me if you would like to discuss our comments.

PH/mp

cc: Rebecca Freedman, Senior Policy Analyst, Clean Communities, BC Ministry of Environment([email protected])

Attachment: Metro Vancouver Comments on Ministry of Environment’s Draft Guide to Solid WasteManagement Planning—June 30, 2016.

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METRO VANCOUVER COMMENTS ON MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT'S DRAFT GUIDE TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANNING

General Comments Metro Vancouver welcomes the opportunity to comment on changes to the Ministry of Environment's Draft Guide to Solid Waste Management Planning (Guide). Metro Vancouver supports the Ministry of Environment's decision to review the Guide and allow opportunities for input through webinars, meetings and in writing.

Previous review Metro Vancouver reviewed the Solid Waste Management Planning Guideline -Intentions Paper and submitted comments to the Ministry of Environment on November 15, 2015.

Key comments from our November 15, 2015 submission included: • Without waste flow control, waste diversion and per capita disposal targets may have little

meaning as measured disposal within a regional district may not correlate with actual disposal.

• Any attempts to recover organics from mixed garbage must not undermine source separation.

• Regional districts cannot rely on disposal bans in adjacent regional districts to encourage diversion as they can and will differ in content and enforcement, and any waste flow between Regional Districts should be specifically included in each regional district's solid waste plan.

• In setting criteria for public and private facilities, the Guideline should differentiate between recycling and disposal facilities.

Metro Vancouver reiterates these comments, and believes that the Guide could be modified to better reflect these comments.

Dispute Resolution Procedure Section C.l.1. Dispute Resolution in the Draft Guide to Solid Waste Management Planning requires that all regional districts establish and consult on a dispute resolution procedure. Additional information is provided in Part G.

Metro Vancouver notes that in slide 6 (Summary of Stakeholder Feedback) of the presentation on "Solid Waste Management Planning Discussion on Draft Guide" of June 7, 2016, bullet 4 includes the following text: "[ ... ] a desire for a robust conflict resolution/appeal process for decisions related to plan implementation [ ... ]". In reviewing the consultation information including the Intentions Paper, and the Summary of Public Comments, there is no reference in any of the documentation related to the dispute resolution procedure.

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Metro Vancouver supports the requirement that regional districts develop dispute resolution procedures. In Part G.S., the Guide includes information on dispute resolution procedure development from the Ministry of Attorney General's Dispute Resolution Office website as a useful resource. This includes a guide to designing public sector dispute resolution systems. However, the inclusion of an example Dispute Resolution Procedure seems unwarranted. The procedure is also referred to as "suggested" on page 88 of the Guide.

Regional districts likely have varying regulatory bylaws and existing dispute resolution procedures. Appropriate dispute resolution procedures will depend on the specific circumstances of each regional district, and will be developed considering feedback from stakeholders involved in the plan development process. Metro Vancouver requests that the example procedure be removed from the Guide. Ministry of Environment staff would have an opportunity to review each Regional District's Dispute Resolution Procedure as part of consideration of the Regional District's Solid Waste Management Plan.

Summary The ability for regional districts to apply regulatory measures to ensure effective management of municipal solid waste and encourage waste diversion continue to be important measures in developing and implementing solid waste management plans. The Guide could be modified to better reflect this.

The Guide includes an example/sample dispute resolution procedure that appears to have been developed without any input from stakeholders or consultation, and does not consider the unique circumstances of each regional district. Metro Vancouver requests that the example procedure be removed from the Guide, with dispute resolution procedures developed as part of each regional district's solid waste management plan development process.

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CITY OF PORT MOODY

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Metro Vancouver Chair G. Moore 4330 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 4G8

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RE: Funding of the existing recycling facilities at the Coquitlam Transfer Station

On June 28, 2016, Port Moody Council passed the following resolutions to support the funding of the existing recycling facilities at the Coquitlam Transfer Station:

THAT the City of Port Moody proceed with joint funding of the current recycling facility at the Coquitlam Transfer Station starting January 1, 2017 as recommended in the report dated June 20, 2016 from Engineering and Parks Services Department regarding Coquitlam Transfer Station - Recycling Facility Funding;

AND THAT Mayor Clay prepare and send a letter to Metro Vancouver to express the City of Port Moody's support and funding of the continuation of the current recycling facility at the Coquitlam Transfer station.

The City of Port Moody understands that the costs to support the existing recycling facility will be shared between the three Tri-Cities municipalities based on population as follows:

• Coquitlam (60%) • Port Coquitlam (25%) • Port Moody (15%)

We understand that this support will commence on January 1, 2017 and will continue until the facility closes. When a new recycling facility is considered for a new Coquitlam Transfer Station, the City of Port Moody will evaluate the costs for a new shared recycling facility at this time.

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We look forward to working with the Tri-Cities in this partnership so we can continue to provide proper recycling facility to our residents. Please contact Neal Carley, General Manager for Parks and Environment at 604 469-4727 or by email [email protected] should you require any further information.

Regards,

Mike Clay Mayor, City of Port Moody

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Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Committee Attention: Solid Waste Services 4330 Kingsway Burnaby, B.C. V5H 4G8

Enviro-smart Organics Ltd . a full cycle company

Application File #18055

Re: Application Pursuant to the Environmental Management Act on behalf of EnviroSmart Organics Ltd., dated June 22,2016

On June 9, 2016, the Ministry of Environment amended the Organic Matter Recycling Regulation (OMRR) with respect to larger composting facilities. In addition to meeting the requirements of OMRR, existing composting facilities that meet the following criteria now also require a permit:

• process food waste or biosolids, and • have the design production capacity to produce 5,000 tonnes or greater of compost per

year. Accordingly, we enclose, for your information, a copy of the above referenced application for a Permit under the provisions of the Environmental Management Act.

It is our intention to complete the consultation process for this application as expeditiously as possible. Accordingly, if you wish to comment or make recommendations with respect to this application, you are requested to do so within 30 days ofthe date of this letter. Please forward a copy of all correspondence to the Manager, Environmental Protection, Ministry of Environment at env [email protected].

Our staff contact for this particular application is Daryl Goodwin at (604) 968-5260. Should you require additional time it will be necessary for you to contact us at the above address or telephone number. Additional time may be given if the circumstances warrant it.

Yours truly,

Daryl Goodwin, President

Enclosure

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