METRO VANCOUVER MATERIAL DISPOSAL BAN PROGRAM. SWRC Conference April 23, 2015 Brandon Ho, P. Eng. Senior Project Engineer

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1 METRO VANCOUVER MATERIAL DISPOSAL BAN PROGRAM SWRC Conference 2015 April 23, 2015 Brandon Ho, P. Eng. Senior Project Engineer

(ISWRMP) History of Metro Vancouver Disposal Bans Inspection

2 Presentation Overview Metro Vancouver Solid Waste System Metro Vancouver Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ISWRMP) History of Metro Vancouver Disposal Bans Inspection Process and Violations Annual Program Update and Challenges Future Improvements

3 Metro Vancouver 21 Municipalities, one Treaty First Nation and one Electoral Area working together for a livable region 3 rd largest metropolitan area in Canada 2.47M residents Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan approved July 2011

Surrey TS Maple Ridge Residential TS Cache Creek Landfill

4 Legend Waste Transfer Stations Landfill Waste-to-Energy Facility North Shore TS Vancouver South TS Coquitlam TS Surrey TS Maple Ridge Residential TS Cache Creek Landfill (340 km East) Vancouver Landfill Matsqui TS Langley Residential TS

5 Solid Waste Facilities Transfer Stations

6 Solid Waste Facilities Waste-to-Energy Facility and Landfill

7 Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan Goal Goal 1: Reduce Goal 2: Recycle Strategy Strategy 1.2.1: Metro Vancouver will work with facility operators, local municipalitiesand the recycling industry to introduce material bans after alternatives are identified and suitable public information programs. Strategy2.2.1: Metro Vancouver will implement disposal bans on materials that limit opportunities to achieve reuse, recycling, or energy recovery. Targets: 70% diversion by % diversion by % per capita waste reduction 2013: 60% diversion

8 History of Metro Vancouver Disposal Bans Date DisposalBans Tolerance Level Surcharge Number of Inspectors January 1, 1997 (Board Motion) Old Corrugated Cardboard 10% volumetric tolerance 50% surcharge on tipping fee 1 November 1, 1998 (Board Motion) Newspapers and Office Papers 10% volumetric tolerance 50% surcharge on tipping fee 1 January 1, 2008 (Board Motion) Banned Recyclables 5% volumetric tolerance 50% surcharge on tipping fee 2 Gypsum Drywall Productswith stewardship program in place 0% tolerance 0% tolerance

9 History of Metro Vancouver Disposal Bans Date DisposalBans Tolerance Level Surcharge Number of Inspectors July 1, 2009 (Tipping Fee Bylaw) ProhibitedMaterial 0% tolerance $50 plus removal, clean-up or remediation cost 4 July 1, 2010 Electrical Products 0% tolerance $50 surcharge 5 January 1, 2011 Mattresses All Electronicsand Electrical Products 0% tolerance $50 surcharge 6 January 1, January 1, 2015 Food Waste Clean Wood 25% tolerance 10% tolerance 50% surcharge on tipping fee 7

10 Tipping Fee Bylaw Banned Materials Schedule C Banned Hazardous and Operational Materials Schedule D Banned Recyclable Materials Schedule E Banned Product Stewardship Materials

11 Organics Disposal Ban

12 Organics Disposal Ban

13 Banned Hazardous and Operational Materials $50 Surcharge Agricultural Waste Hazardous Waste Automobile Parts Inert Fill Materials Barrels or Drums (205L or Liquids or Sludge greater) Dead Animals Mattresses Excrement Oversize Objects Flammable Materials Propane Tanks Gypsum Wire and Cable (>1% of load)

14 Banned Recyclable Materials 50% Surcharge Beverage Containers Other Containers (Plastic, Glass, and Metal) Corrugated Cardboard Recyclable Paper Green Waste Food Waste Clean Wood

15 Banned Product Stewardship Materials $50 Surcharge Solvents and Flammable Liquids Paint Pesticides Lead-Acid Batteries Gasoline Antifreeze and Containers Pharmaceutical Products and Medications Oil, Oil Filters, and Oil Containers Lubricating Oil and Containers Electronics and Electrical Products Tires

16 Material Ban Inspection Process Inspector Identification Card Inspector Training Training procedure Inspection procedure Tool and materials Safety equipment

17 Material Ban Inspection Personal Protective Equipment Maintain radio communication with loader operator Maintain minimum 3m distance from unloading trucks and away from any moving equipment Visual inspection only (5% = 1/5 of a quarter of the load)

18 Banned Materials Electronics

19 Banned Materials Cardboard

20 Banned Materials Paint Products

21 Banned Materials Mattress

22 Banned Materials Oversize Objects

23 Disposal Violation Notice

24 Violation Notice Appeal Process Appeal process procedure and form A notice of dispute form to be completed by the customer Information will be reviewed by a Senior personnel Final decision will be provided to the customer

25 2013 Disposal Ban Program Update Loads Inspected RDO = 86,121 Municipal = 16,416 Total Inspected Loads = 156,432 Commercial = 53,895 Violation Notices Issued (Violation Rate) RDO = 511 (0.6%) Municipal = 555 (3.4%) Commercial = 4,791 (8.9%) Total Violation Notices Issued = 5, Data

26 Violation Materials DRYWALL (5%) TIRES (4%) Oil (4%) LARGE OBJECTS (3%) OTHER MATERIALS (3%) GREEN WASTE (2%) BEVERAGE CONTAINERS (2%) RECYCLABLE PAPER (1%) RECYCLABLE PLASTICS (1%) 10% Percent of Violation Materials 35% 11% 18% 2013 Data

27 Areas of Improvement Cardboard has been banned from disposal since % of Cardboard Violations are from Commercial Customers 86% of E - Waste Violations are from Commercial Customers

28 Program Financial $500,000 $453,851 $452,406 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 $0 Total Surcharges Levied Total Cost of Inspection Contract 2013 Data

29 Other Program Improvements Disposal Ban Effectiveness Working Group Meeting with haulers and municipalities Review and implement program changes

30 Questions and Feedback Questions? Brandon Ho, P.Eng. Sr. Project Engineer, Solid Waste Operations Solid Waste Services Telephone:

GREATER VANCOUVER SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT BYLAW NO. 287, A Bylaw to Establish the Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation

GREATER VANCOUVER SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT BYLAW NO. 287, 2014 A Bylaw to Establish the Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation WHEREAS: A. Pursuant to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and