METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT ZERO WASTE COMMITTEE

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1 METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT ZERO WASTE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING Thursday, October 12, :00 pm 2 nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA R E V I S E D A G E N D A Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Agenda That the Zero Waste Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for October 12, 2017 as circulated. 2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 July 13, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes That the Zero Waste Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held July 13, 2017 as circulated. 3. DELEGATIONS Added 3.1 Josh JansenVandoorn, Super Save Group Subject: Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing Update and Bylaw 181 Review Update. 3.2 Angus Gardner, Belkorp Subject: Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing Update and Bylaw 181 Review Update. 3.3 Steve Bryan, WMABC Subject: Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing Update and Bylaw 181 Review Update. 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS 5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF 1 Note: Recommendation is shown under each item, where applicable. October 17, 2017 ZWC - 1

2 Zero Waste Committee Regular Agenda October 12, 2017 Agenda Page 2 of Budget and Annual Work Plans Solid Waste Services Designated Speaker: Andrew Marr, Director, Solid Waste Planning, Solid Waste On Table Item Services Added That the Zero Waste Committee endorse the 2018 Budget and Annual Work Plans associated with the Solid Waste Services as presented in the report 2018 Budget and Annual Work Plans Solid Waste Services dated October 6, 2017 and forward them to the Board Budget Workshop on October 20, 2017 for consideration Financial Plan Solid Waste Services Designated Speaker: Marcel Pitre, Division Manager, Policy & Facility Development, Solid Waste Services That the Zero Waste Committee endorse the Solid Waste Services Financial Plan as presented in the report Financial Plan Solid Waste Services dated October 6, 2017 and forward it to the Board Budget Workshop on October 20, 2017 for consideration. 5.3 Expanded Polystyrene Disposal Ban Consultation Summary and Proposed Implementation Approach Designated Speaker: Sarah Evanetz, Solid Waste Programs and Public Involvement Division Manager, Solid Waste Services That the GVS&DD Board receive for information the report dated October 6, 2017, titled Expanded Polystyrene Disposal Ban Consultation Summary and Proposed Implementation Approach. 5.4 GVS&DD Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, 2017 Designated Speaker: Allen Jensen, Assistant Project Engineer, Solid Waste Services That the GVS&DD Board: a) approve the following provisions in the 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw effective January 1, 2018: I. Tipping Fees to change as follows: i. Municipal Garbage tipping fee for local government single family and public works waste at $103 per tonne; On Table Replacement Pages Added II. III. ii. Tipping Fees for All Garbage other than Municipal Garbage at: 1. Up to 1 tonne: $137 per tonne, to a maximum of $115 per load; 2. 1 tonne to 9 tonnes: $115 per tonne, to a maximum of $738 per load; and 3. 9 tonnes and over: $82 per tonne; iii. Recycling Fee for New Gypsum to be $150 per tonne, with a minimum $15 fee (including Transaction Fee); iv. Recycling Fee for Used Gypsum to be $200 per tonne, with a minimum $15 fee (including Transaction Fee); New charge for Weight Only Ticket of $15 per ticket; Include Noxious Weeds as an acceptable material for a Load delivered to a Disposal Site by a non-profit or volunteer group resulting from a community clean-up project; ZWC - 2

3 On Table Pages Added Zero Waste Committee Regular Agenda October 12, 2017 Agenda Page 3 of 5 IV. Loads of Toxic Plants may only be disposed at the Waste to Energy Facility if authorized; V. A $50 deposit for customers entering a Disposal Site with a rental vehicle, out-of-province or dealer licence plate, or previously left without payment; VI. Land Use Contribution for the Coquitlam Transfer Station Recycling Depot changed to $17,812; VII. Toxic Plants, Railroad Ties and Creosote Treated Wood added to Hazardous and Operational Impact Materials; VIII. Four or fewer large appliances may be dropped off at a designated IX. Recycling Area at one time; and Snow Flocked or Frosted Trees, Noxious Weeds, Toxic Plants are excluded from the Green Waste definition. b) approve the following provisions in the 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw effective July 1, 2018: I. New Surcharge for Expanded Polystyrene Packaging that exceeds either 20% of the total weight of the Load or 20% of the total volume of the Load: 100% of the applicable tipping fee. c) give first, second and third reading to Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, 2017; and d) pass and finally adopt Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing Update Designated Speaker: Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services That the GVS&DD Board direct staff to prepare bylaws on the Mixed Municipal Solid Waste Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing. 5.6 Bylaw 181 Review Update Designated Speaker: Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services That the GVS&DD Board direct staff to prepare a bylaw to replace Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw No. 181, 1996, as amended. 5.7 Composting Best Practices Study Designated Speaker: Terry Fulton, Project Engineer, Solid Waste Services That the GVS&DD Board: a) direct staff to work with local member jurisdictions and other stakeholders to review solid waste regulatory requirements for organics facilities as part of the 2018 work plan; and b) apply the best practices identified in the Best Odour Management Practices at Composting Facilities study in the upcoming procurement to replace Metro Vancouver s existing contract for processing organics scheduled to expire in mid ZWC - 3

4 Zero Waste Committee Regular Agenda October 12, 2017 Agenda Page 4 of Single-Use Item Reduction Strategy Update Designated Speaker: Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services That the GVS&DD Board direct staff to determine actions to reduce wastes from Single-Use Items that are best done on a regional level. 5.9 Status of Sewerage and Drainage District (Solid Waste) Capital Expenditures to August 31, 2017 Designated Speaker: Chris Allan, Director, Solid Waste Operations, Solid Waste Services That the Zero Waste Committee receive for information the report dated October 6, 2017, titled Status of Sewerage and Drainage District (Solid Waste) Capital Expenditures to August 31, Staff Appointments as a Board-designated Officers pursuant to Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw Designated Speaker: Ray Robb, Division Manager, Environmental Regulation and Enforcement, Legal and Legislative Services Department That the GVS&DD Board, pursuant to Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw: a) rescind the appointments of the following persons: i. Don Miller, Francis Yuen, and Terry Sunar as Officers; and b) appoint the following persons as Officers: i. Permitting and Enforcement Officers Craig Shishido, Kristen Beattie, Donna Hargreaves, and Brendon Smith; and ii. Senior Project Engineers Maari Hirvi Mayne, and Rob Kemp Manager s Report Designated Speaker: Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services That the Zero Waste Committee receive for information the report dated October 6, 2017, titled Manager s Report. 6. INFORMATION ITEMS 6.1 Correspondence dated September 22, 2017 re: Strategies to Extend Ticketing Authority to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District. 6.2 Correspondence dated August 2, 2017 re: Vancouver Landfill Technical Liaison Committee. 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS ZWC - 4

5 Zero Waste Committee Regular Agenda October 12, 2017 Agenda Page 5 of 5 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. 10. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION That the Zero Waste Committee adjourn/conclude its regular meeting of October 12, 2017 Membership: Brodie, Malcolm (C) Richmond Hodge, Craig (VC) Coquitlam Baldwin, Wayne White Rock Bassam, Roger North Vancouver District Cameron, Craig West Vancouver Corrigan, Derek Burnaby Coté, Jonathan New Westminster Hayne, Bruce Surrey Jackson, Lois Delta Long, Bob Langley Township Reimer, Andrea Vancouver Schaffer, Ted Langley City Washington, Dean Port Coquitlam ZWC - 5

6 2.1 METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT ZERO WASTE COMMITTEE Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) Zero Waste Committee held at 1:02 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2017 in the 2 nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair, Mayor Malcolm Brodie, Richmond Councillor Roger Bassam, North Vancouver District Councillor Craig Cameron, West Vancouver (arrived at 1:14 p.m.) Mayor Derek Corrigan, Burnaby Mayor Lois Jackson, Delta Councillor Bob Long, Langley Township Councillor Andrea Reimer, Vancouver Mayor Ted Schaffer, Langley City MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice Chair, Councillor Craig Hodge, Coquitlam Mayor Wayne Baldwin, White Rock Mayor Jonathan Coté, New Westminster Councillor Bruce Hayne, Surrey Councillor Dean Washington, Port Coquitlam STAFF PRESENT: Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services Carol Mason, Chief Administrative Officer Janis Knaupp, Assistant to Regional Committees, Board and Information Services 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1.1 July 13, 2017 Regular Meeting Agenda It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Zero Waste Committee: a) amend the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for July 13, 2017 by adding on-table replacement Item 5.10 Manager s Report ; and b) adopt the agenda as amended. CARRIED Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Zero Waste Committee held on Thursday, July 13, 2017 Page 1 of 11 ZWC - 5

7 2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 May 18, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes 3. DELEGATIONS No items presented. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Zero Waste Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held May 18, 2017 as circulated. CARRIED 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS No items presented. 5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF 5.1 Mixed Municipal Solid Waste Generator Levy Report dated July 7, 2017 from Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services, seeking GVS&DD Board approval to initiate consultation on the introduction of a Generator Levy for Municipal Solid Waste from residential and commercial/institutional sources (Mixed Municipal Solid Waste). Members were provided with a presentation on the proposed mixed municipal solid waste generator levy. Presentation material titled Mixed Municipal Solid Waste Generator Levy is retained with July 13, 2017 Zero Waste Committee agenda. 5.2 Commercial Waste Hauler Licensing Report dated July 7, 2017 from Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services, seeking GVS&DD Board approval to initiate consultation on licensing waste haulers. Members were provided with a presentation on a proposed commercial waste hauler licensing program. 1:14 p.m. Councillor Cameron arrived at the meeting. In response to questions about the generator levy and commercial hauler licensing program, members were informed about how waste is measured, record and reporting requirements, fee rationale, staffing, communications with the Province, past efforts to explore licensing, regional jurisdiction, and exemptions. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Zero Waste Committee held on Thursday, July 13, 2017 Page 2 of 11 ZWC - 6

8 The Committee commented on the relationship between the regulator levy and commercial hauler licensing, the need for broad consultation, and exploring other models which include both an audit and compliance component. Request of Staff Staff was requested to report back to the Zero Waste Committee with information on other licensing programs with audit and compliance components, when reporting back on the result of consultation on commercial waste hauler licensing. Presentation material titled Commercial Waste Hauler Licensing is retained with July 13, 2017 Zero Waste Committee agenda. The Committee considered the recommendation presented in Item 5.1 of the agenda at this point. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board approve initiating consultation on the introduction of a Mixed Municipal Solid Waste Generator Levy. CARRIED The Committee considered the recommendation presented in Item 5.2 of the agenda at this point. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board approve initiating consultation on licensing commercial waste haulers. CARRIED 5.3 Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw No. 181 Review Report dated July 7, 2017 from Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services, seeking GVS&DD Board approval to initiate consultation on the key areas of review of Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw No. 181, 1996 (the Bylaw), and providing information on key issues related to the Bylaw. Members were provided with a presentation on a review of the Bylaw. Presentation material titled Solid Waste and Recycling Material Regulatory Bylaw 181 Review is retained with July 13, 2017 Zero Waste Committee agenda. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board approve initiating consultation on a review of Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw No. 181, 1996, with focus on: material regulated as Recyclable Material; regulated facilities; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Zero Waste Committee held on Thursday, July 13, 2017 Page 3 of 11 ZWC - 7

9 appeal process; exclusions and exemptions from licensing requirements; licensing process; and licence term. CARRIED 5.4 Waste-to-Energy Facility Environmental Monitoring and Reporting, 2016 Update Report dated July 7, 2017 from Chris Allan, Solid Waste Operations Director, Solid Waste Services, providing an overview of the current Waste-to-Energy Facility (WTEF) environmental monitoring program and a summary of 2016 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and National Pollutant Release Inventory reporting. Members were presented an update on 2016 environmental monitoring and reporting for the current WTEF. In response to questions, members were informed about challenges with recycling plastics, difference between GHG emissions for landfill versus waste-toenergy, and about challenges with tracking individual waste moving through the system. The Committee requested information on regulatory limits on GHG emissions and similar data for the Vancouver Landfill versus the WTEF. Request of Staff Staff was requested to report back to the Zero Waste Committee with: a) information on differences between the Waste-to-Energy Facility regulatory limits on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions between the Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan and the current operational certificate issued in 2016; and b) a comparison of GHG emissions and operations between the Vancouver Landfill and the Burnaby Waste-to-Energy Facility. The Committee suggested the report be shared with MVRD jurisdictions. Presentation material titled Waste-to-Energy Facility Environmental Monitoring and Reporting is retained with July 13, 2017 Zero Waste Committee agenda. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board: a) receive for information the report dated July 7, 2017, titled Waste-to-Energy Facility Environmental Monitoring and Reporting, 2016 Update ; and b) direct staff to forward a copy of the report to all member jurisdictions. CARRIED Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Zero Waste Committee held on Thursday, July 13, 2017 Page 4 of 11 ZWC - 8

10 5.5 Status of Sewerage and Drainage District (Solid Waste) Capital Expenditures to April 30, 2017 Report dated July 6, 2017 from Chris Allan, Solid Waste Operations Director, Solid Waste Services, reporting on the status of utilities capital expenditures for the Sewerage and Drainage District (Solid Waste). It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Zero Waste Committee receive for information the report dated July 6, 2017, titled Status of Sewerage and Drainage District (Solid Waste) Capital Expenditures to April 30, CARRIED 5.6 Mattress Recycling Update Report dated July 5, 2017 from Andrew Doi, Environmental Planner, Solid Waste Services, providing an update on mattress recycling in British Columbia, and recommending writing to the Minister of Environment to reiterate Metro Vancouver s request for an Extended Producer Responsibility program for mattresses and other bulky furniture. Members were informed about the relationship between higher recycling fees and increases in illegal dumping and associated costs to local governments. Request of Staff Staff was requested to report back to the Zero Waste Committee with data on costs to local government from illegal dumping of mattresses and bulky items, by community. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board Chair write the Minister of Environment reiterating Metro Vancouver s request for an Extended Producer Responsibility program for mattresses and other bulky furniture. CARRIED 5.7 Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 304, 2017 Report dated July 7, 2017 from Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services, seeking GVS&DD Board approval of changes to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016 (2017 Tipping Fee Bylaw) for the recycling fee for sourceseparated organic waste, green waste and clean wood, and the disposal ban surcharge threshold for food waste. In response to questions, members were informed about the rationale for the proposed effective dates, the minimum recycling fee, and about the relationship between higher technology systems and increasing costs. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Zero Waste Committee held on Thursday, July 13, 2017 Page 5 of 11 ZWC - 9

11 Main Motion It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board: a) approve the following amendments to the 2017 Tipping Fee Bylaw: i. The Recycling Fee for Source-Separated Organic Waste, Green Waste and Clean Wood will be changed to $95 per tonne and the minimum Recycling Fee for such loads will be changed to $10, effective September 1, 2017; and ii. The surcharge threshold for Food Waste will be changed to 25%, effective August 1, 2017; b) give first, second and third reading to Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 304, 2017; and c) pass and finally adopt Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 304, Discussion ensued about the proposed effective date of September 1, Concerns were expressed about cost implications to North Shore communities. Amendment to the Main Motion It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Zero Waste Committee amend the Main Motion in part a) by replacing the effective date of September 1, 2017 with January 1, The Committee discussed Metro Vancouver s green waste disposal services provided to some of its members, as well as direct contracts between some local governments and disposal facilities. The Committee requested additional information be provided to the Board for its meeting of July 28, 2017 including the Board s prior decision on the Regional Organics Strategy and related report, and information about regional waste disposal services. Request of Staff Staff was requested to report to the July 28, 2017 GVS&DD Board meeting with information related to Metro Vancouver s arrangements for green waste disposal services for members, any related Board resolutions and reports, as well as information on current green waste disposal activities. In response to questions, members were informed about efforts to explore options for disposal of green waste in the region, the Regional Organics Strategy, about potential cost implications to regional transfer stations, and about Change in Law language in Metro Vancouver s contract with Harvest. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Zero Waste Committee held on Thursday, July 13, 2017 Page 6 of 11 ZWC - 10

12 The Committee expressed concerns about the potential for changes in public behaviour related to recycling activities, and timing associated with the fee increase notice as it relates to local government budget cycles. The Committee considered a motion to table the matter until after adjournment of the closed meeting. Motion to Table It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Zero Waste Committee lay on the table the following Main Motion and amendment to the Main Motion to receive further information from staff: Main Motion That the GVS&DD Board: a) approve the following amendments to the 2017 Tipping Fee Bylaw: i. The Recycling Fee for Source-Separated Organic Waste, Green Waste and Clean Wood will be changed to $95 per tonne and the minimum Recycling Fee for such loads will be changed to $10, effective September 1, 2017; and ii. The surcharge threshold for Food Waste will be changed to 25%, effective August 1, 2017; b) give first, second and third reading to Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 304, 2017; and c) pass and finally adopt Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 304, Amendment to the Main Motion: That the Zero Waste Committee amend the Main Motion in part a) by replacing the effective of September 1, 2017 with January 1, CARRIED 5.8 Contingency Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste Update Report dated July 5, 2017 from Sarah Wellman, Senior Engineer, Solid Waste Services, providing updated information on the contingency disposal of municipal solid waste. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board receive for information the report dated July 5, 2017, titled Contingency Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste Update. CARRIED 5.9 Regional Abandoned Waste Education and Awareness Program Research and Creative Development Report dated July 5, 2017 from Larina Lopez, Corporate Communications Division Manager, External Relations, providing an update on the research and creative Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Zero Waste Committee held on Thursday, July 13, 2017 Page 7 of 11 ZWC - 11

13 development to support a regional abandoned waste education and awareness program, to be conducted in the late summer of Presentation material titled Regional Abandoned Waste Education & Awareness Program 2017 Research & Creative Development is retained with July 13, 2017 Zero Waste Committee agenda. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the MVRD Board receive for information the report dated July 5, 2017, titled Regional Abandoned Waste Education and Awareness Program Research and Creative Development. CARRIED 5.10 Manager s Report On-table replacement report dated July 4, 2017 from Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services, updating the Zero Waste Committee on Super Save Disposal Ban Program legal action, consultation on the replacement of the Coquitlam Transfer Station, consultation on the potential disposal ban on expanded polystyrene, brokerage facility residuals, News Media Canada Stewardship Plan , Love Food Haste Waste Campaign, and the Committee s 2017 Work Plan. 6. INFORMATION ITEMS No items presented. 7. OTHER BUSINESS No items presented. On-table replacement report titled Manager s Report was distributed to members and is retained with the July 13, 2017 Zero Waste Committee agenda. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Zero Waste Committee receive for information the report dated July 4, 2017, titled Manager s Report. CARRIED 8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS No items presented. 9. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Zero Waste Committee close its regular meeting scheduled for July 13, 2017 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) (e) and (k) as follows: 90 (1) A part of the meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Zero Waste Committee held on Thursday, July 13, 2017 Page 8 of 11 ZWC - 12

14 (e) (k) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the board or committee considers that the disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district; and negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a regional district service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the board or committee, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district if they were held in public. CARRIED It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Zero Waste Committee recess its regular meeting of July 13, 2017 to convene a closed meeting. CARRIED Recess The Zero Waste Committee recessed its regular meeting of July 13, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. Reconvene The Zero Waste Committee reconvened its regular meeting of July 13, 2017 at 3:31 p.m. with the same members being in attendance. 5.7 Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 304, 2017 (Continued) Motion to Take from Table It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Zero Waste Committee take from the table the following Main Motion and amendment to the Main Motion from its July 13, 2017 meeting: Main Motion That the GVS&DD Board: a) approve the following amendments to the 2017 Tipping Fee Bylaw: i. The Recycling Fee for Source-Separated Organic Waste, Green Waste and Clean Wood will be changed to $95 per tonne and the minimum Recycling Fee for such loads will be changed to $10, effective September 1, 2017; and ii. The surcharge threshold for Food Waste will be changed to 25%, effective August 1, 2017; b) give first, second and third reading to Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 304, 2017; and c) pass and finally adopt Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 304, Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Zero Waste Committee held on Thursday, July 13, 2017 Page 9 of 11 ZWC - 13

15 Amendment to the Main Motion That the Zero Waste Committee amend the Main Motion in part a) by replacing the effective of September 1, 2017 with January 1, CARRIED The amendment to the Main Motion was before the Committee at this point. Question on the Amendment to the Main Motion Question was called on the amendment to the Main Motion and it was DEFEATED Question on the Main Motion Question was called on the Main Motion and it was CARRIED Councillors Bassam and Cameron voted in the negative. The Main Motion reads as follows: That the GVS&DD Board: a) approve the following amendments to the 2017 Tipping Fee Bylaw: i. The Recycling Fee for Source-Separated Organic Waste, Green Waste and Clean Wood will be changed to $95 per tonne and the minimum Recycling Fee for such loads will be changed to $10, effective September 1, 2017; and ii. The surcharge threshold for Food Waste will be changed to 25%, effective August 1, 2017; b) give first, second and third reading to Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 304, 2017; and c) pass and finally adopt Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 304, Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Zero Waste Committee held on Thursday, July 13, 2017 Page 10 of 11 ZWC - 14

16 10. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Zero Waste Committee conclude its regular meeting July 13, CARRIED (Time: 3:32 p.m.) Janis Knaupp, Assistant to Regional Committees Malcolm Brodie, Chair FINAL Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Zero Waste Committee held on Thursday, July 13, 2017 Page 11 of 11 ZWC - 15

17 5.1 To: From: Zero Waste Committee Andrew Marr, Director, Solid Waste Planning, Solid Waste Services Date: October 6, 2017 Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Subject: 2018 Budget and Annual Work Plans Solid Waste Services RECOMMENDATION That the Zero Waste Committee endorse the 2018 Budget and Annual Work Plans associated with Solid Waste Services as presented in the report 2018 Budget and Annual Work Plans Solid Waste Services dated October 6, 2017 and forward them to the Board Budget Workshop on October 20, 2017 for consideration. PURPOSE To present the 2018 Budget and Annual Work Plans associated with the functions in Solid Waste Services for consideration by the Zero Waste Committee. BACKGROUND Solid Waste Services are provided under the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD). Key activities under Metro Vancouver s role include regional solid waste planning, facilities for waste transfer, waste-to-energy and disposal, and regional coordination of public recycling services and education. The Solid Waste Services function is guided by direction provided in the 2015 to 2018 Board Strategic Plan, and the Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan with a focus on the following strategic directions and goals: Metro Vancouver Board Strategic Plan o Reduce solid waste through an aggressive waste reduction campaign and the recovery of materials and energy from the waste that remains. o Continue to promote behaviour change that will reduce waste generated in the region. Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan o Goal 1 - Minimize waste generation o Goal 2 - Maximize reuse, recycling & material recovery o Goal 3 - Recover energy from waste stream after material recovery o Goal 4 - Dispose of all waste in landfill after recycling & energy recovery The focus of this report and the attached budget and annual work plans is Financial Plans for have been prepared for Solid Waste Services and are provided under a separate cover report ZWC - 16

18 2018 Budget and Annual Work Plans Solid Waste Services Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Page 2 of BUDGET AND ANNUAL WORK PLANS This report is structured to provide highlights of the 2018 operating budget of Solid Waste Services functions. Attached is summary of the 2018 budget of all the functions included in the Solid Waste Services (Attachment 1) and capital plan for Solid Waste Services (Attachment 2). Annual Work Plans are developed for almost all Metro Vancouver functions. The 2018 Annual Work Plans for the Solid Waste Services budget presented in this report are included in Attachment 3. Operating Budget Highlights The Solid Waste Services annual budget is proposed to increase by $7.1 million (7.6%) in 2018 for a total budget of $101.6 million (Attachment 1). This increase includes a $2.9 million contribution to reserves. The principal driver for the budget increase is the amount of solid waste received in the system, and a consequential increase in the landfill program for contingency disposal. The 2017 budget waste flow was 804,000 tonnes (actuals will be about 900,000 tonnes), and the 2018 budget waste flow is 850,000 tonnes. This budget includes solid waste regulatory expenditures allocated for the Environmental Regulation and Enforcement Division. The Environmental Regulation and Enforcement program administers Metro Vancouver s authority to regulate the management of municipal solid waste and recyclable materials at private facilities. In accordance with two GVS&DD bylaws, the program issues conditional authorizations and promotes compliance with those licences through various means including: inspections (about 400/yr), data review, education, negotiation, warnings, prosecution and recovery of financial security. The environmental Regulation & Enforcement work plan is included in Attachment 3, and its organizational chart is included in Attachment 4. Support for regional waste prevention initiatives and campaigns, including the annual zero waste conference, is included under the General Government Budget as part of the Communication Program. Regional waste prevention objectives are also supported under General Government through the National Zero Waste Council under Collaboration Initiatives. These programs provide an overall regional benefit and are, therefore, funded through a GVRD Tax Requisition. The 2018 annual budget includes the following key actions: Goal 1 Minimize waste generation Continued support for the delivery of Metro Vancouver s regional waste prevention programs: o Create Memories Not Garbage (prevention of seasonal gift wastes) o Food isn t Garbage (reduction and recycling of food wastes) o Love Food Hate Waste (reduction of household food wastes) o Waste in its Place (reduction of abandoned wastes), o Textiles Awareness Campaign o The Annual Zero Waste Conference Continued support for the National Zero Waste Council and its national waste prevention agenda: o Engagement and delivery of a National Food Waste Reduction Strategy o Work to improve the design of products & packaging, and reduction of construction and demolition wastes ZWC - 17

19 2018 Budget and Annual Work Plans Solid Waste Services Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Page 3 of 5 o Shared and coordinated Zero Waste communications and Circular Economy education and promotion Goal 2 Maximize reuse, recycling & material recovery Finalize new regulatory framework for Generator Levy, Hauler Licensing and Bylaw 181 update Develop new educational resources to divert multifamily and institutional organics and wood Update regional waste composition monitoring Implementation of a disposal ban on expanded polystyrene Review regulatory requirements for private facilities processing organic material Review regulatory framework for construction and demolition material management to enhance recycling and ensure disposal capacity Implementation of a program to change to digital management of the disposal ban program information Goal 3 - Recover energy from waste stream after material recovery Commissioning and operation of new non-ferrous metal recovery at Waste-to-Energy Facility Various WTEF upgrade projects including discharge/conveyers, and furnace liners WTE facility development options Goal 4 Dispose of all waste in landfill after recycling & energy recovery Coquitlam Transfer Station replacement development including site preparation and closure activities at Coquitlam Landfill Surrey Small Vehicle Waste and Recycling Drop-Off facility development Transfer station improvements including new weigh scales, camera systems, and streamlining of disposal ban procedures Contingency disposal There are no staffing changes from 2017 to 2018 (Attachment 4) Solid Waste Tipping Fees A companion report GVS&DD Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, 2017 proposes a 3% increase on solid waste tipping fees. Variable tipping fees would increase from $80 to $133 per tonne to $82 to $137 per tonne, and the Municipal Tipping Fee would increase from $100 per tonne to $103 per tonne. The weighted average tipping fee would be $ per tonne. Average tipping fees have remained flat over the last five years. Five year Tipping Fee projections are included in the companion report Financial Plan Solid Waste Services. Three percent per year Tipping Fee increases are forecast over the five-year period. Expected Tipping Fees changes are driven by expected reducing waste flows along with capital costs related to new and replacement transfer stations along with waste-to-energy facility environmental upgrades. Key 2018 Consulting/Contract Services Most contract services in the solid waste function are for the operation of the three large transfer stations, the Waste-to-Energy Facility, the Vancouver and contingency disposal landfills. ZWC - 18

20 2018 Budget and Annual Work Plans Solid Waste Services Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Page 4 of 5 In solid waste operations, other third-party services include additional maintenance contracting for the transfer station system, Ashcroft Ranch one-time weir and fence repairs, and Cache Creek Landfill expert consultants (which are expected to carry into 2018). In solid waste planning, consulting projects include an update to residential food diaries for Love Food Hate Waste), waste composition monitoring, and development of educational resources to divert multifamily and institutional organics and wood. Capital Budget Highlights The Solid Waste Services Capital Budget for 2018 is $31.09 million. Highlighted capital projects planned for 2018 include the following: Coquitlam Transfer Station replacement Surrey Small Vehicle Waste and Recycling Drop-off Facility WTEF non-ferrous recovery, and other upgrade and replacement projects Weigh scale replacement project The Coquitlam Transfer Station design and cost estimates have been updated as part of the project development. Project construction is expected to begin in second quarter 2018 with site grading in advance of building construction. The expected project budget has been updated and is proposed to increase from $47.2 million to $52.2 million. The additional $5 million is included in estimated 2019 capital expenditures. Work Plan Performance Indicators High level performance indicators have been developed across the organization to evaluate trends, determine key actions for the coming year, and to assist in long-term planning. The 2018 Work Plan for Solid Waste Services is presented in this report. Performance indicators from the Work Plan have been developed and are being tracked. These include: Annual solid waste flows in Metro Vancouver System Availability of the Waste-to-Energy Facility Waste diversion rate Waste disposed per capita Regional solid waste tonnages are higher than projected for Year to year comparisons of waste quantities are somewhat challenging as waste has entered the regional system that was previously either being managed at private construction and demolition facilities or alternatively shipped to facilities outside of the region. The WTEF has a 91% projected availability for 2017, which exceeds the contract requirement of 90%. Estimated waste diversion for calendar year 2016 (the most recent complete year) is 63%, slightly higher than the 62% diversion in calendar year Similarly, per capita waste disposal is estimated to be about 0.5 tonnes per person in APPROVAL PROCESS The proposed 2018 Budget and Annual Work Plans are presented for consideration and endorsement before being forwarded to the Board for consideration. The next steps of the process are: The 2018 Budget and Annual Work Plans will be presented at the Board Budget Workshop on October 20, The Board will consider adoption of the 2018 Budget on October 27, ZWC - 19

21 2018 Budget and Annual Work Plans Solid Waste Services Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Page 5 of 5 ALTERNATIVES 1. That the Zero Waste Committee endorse the 2018 Budget and Annual Work Plans associated with Solid Waste Services as presented in the report 2018 Budget and Annual Work Plans Solid Waste Services dated October 6, 2017 and forward them to the Board Budget Workshop on October 20, 2017 for consideration. 2. That the Zero Waste Committee endorse the 2018 Budget and Annual Work Plans associated with Solid Waste Services as amended and forward to the Board Budget Workshop on October 20, 2017 for consideration. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS If the GVS&DD Board approves the 2018 Solid Waste Services Budget and Annual Work Plans as presented in Alternative 1, the regional solid waste tipping fee will need to increase by 3% in 2018 to generate the majority of the revenue of $101.6 million required to offset projected expenditures, and a contribution to reserves of $2.95 million. Waste flows and consequential contingency landfill requirements are the most important budget drivers. Expenditures include costs of operations, debt services costs and contribution to capital. Per capita household waste generation has been adjusted to match current estimates. Based on updated per capita household waste generation estimates, the household cost of solid waste disposal fees is expected to remain flat at $56 between 2017 and Per household waste generation estimates were adjusted between 2017 and 2018 based on current waste generation estimates. Under Alternative 2, the Committee may wish to consider recommending amendments to the operating and/or capital budget to reflect Board strategic priorities. Any proposed changes would require an update to the tipping fee for the service. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION As part of the annual budget process for 2018, Annual Work Plans have been prepared to accompany service area budgets in order to provide Committee and Board members with a high level overview on the role of the service, the total budget, performance indicators and key actions for the coming year. The 2018 Budget for Solid Waste Services have followed this model. The Solid Waste Services annual budget increased by $7.2 million (7.6%) in 2018 for a total budget of $101.6 million. This increase includes a $2.95 million contribution to reserves. The Solid Waste Services capital budget in 2018 is projected to total $31.09 million. The 2018 budget for Solid Waste Services has been prepared to respond to direction provided in the 2015 to 2018 Board Strategic Plan. Staff recommend endorsing the 2018 Budget and Annual Work Plan as presented under alternative one. Attachments: (Orbit # ) Solid Waste Services Budget Summary Solid Waste Services Capital Budget Annual Work Plans: Solid Waste Operations; Solid Waste Planning & Public Involvement; Environmental Regulation & Enforcement 4. Organizational Charts: Solid Waste Services; Legal & Legislative Services ZWC - 20

22 ATTACHMENT 1 GREATER VANCOUVER SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT SOLID WASTE 2018 BUDGET REVIEW % BUDGET ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE REVENUES Tipping Fees $ 83,290,870 $ 93,385,063 $ 85,373,222 $ 93,451, % Energy Sales 5,213,664 5,796,681 5,719,900 5,777,099 Other External Revenues 4,075,220 1,876,407 3,303,073 2,322,753 Reserves 1,295, TOTAL REVENUES $ 93,875,650 $ 101,058,151 $ 94,396,195 $ 101,551, % EXPENDITURES Operating Programs: Solid Waste Operations Allocated Quality Control $ 24,711 $ 22,760 $ 15,613 $ 25,917 Ashcroft Ranch 317, , ,718 1,149,289 Engineers in Training 382, , , ,875 Transfer Stations-Environmental Initiatives 4,262,732 4,516,937 5,017,292 6,379,410 Landfills 21,232,194 28,888,160 24,461,495 31,098,048 Transfer Station System 36,946,244 36,419,754 26,650,110 27,586,878 Waste to Energy Facility 21,272,806 20,437,204 22,535,208 22,033,577 84,438,544 90,598,333 79,390,864 88,400, % Solid Waste Planning Policy and Facility Development 1,001, ,399 1,087, ,561 Zero Waste Implementation 1,000,198 1,316,507 1,626,726 1,843,729 Programs and Public Involvement 189, , , ,604 New Waste to Energy Facility 533, ,724,946 2,319,817 3,137,970 3,202, % Administration and Department Support 728, , , , % Environmental Regulation and Enforcement 932, , , , % Allocation of Centralized Costs 3,713,402 3,243,141 3,871,134 4,348, % Total Operating Programs 92,538,383 97,662,989 87,973,214 97,558, % Debt Service 825, ,234 1,532,829 1,041,891 (32.0%) Contribution to Reserve - - 4,890,152 2,951,329 (39.6%) TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 93,364,079 $ 98,402,223 $ 94,396,195 $ 101,551, % ZWC - 21

23 ATTACHMENT 1 GREATER VANCOUVER SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT SOLID WASTE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT 2018 BUDGET REVIEW % BUDGET ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE REVENUES Solid Waste Revenues $ 932,911 $ 737,654 $ 841,914 $ 861, % TOTAL REVENUES $ 932,911 $ 737,654 $ 841,914 $ 861, % EXPENDITURES Operating Programs: Enforcement $ 850,354 $ 658,235 $ 768,688 $ 781,486 Administration and Department Support 82,557 79,419 73,226 80,215 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 932,911 $ 737,654 $ 841,914 $ 861, % ZWC - 22

24 ATTACHMENT 2 GREATER VANCOUVER SEWERAGE DRAINAGE DISTRICT CAPITAL PROGRAMS PROJECT DETAILS SOLID WASTE 2018 BUDGET REVIEW 2018 CAPITAL BUDGET ORIGINAL TOTAL PROJECT COSTS CHANGE IN TOTAL PROJECT COSTS *TOTAL PROJECT COSTS CAPITAL EXPENDITURES SW Landfills Capital Approved Projects in Progress Coquitlam Landfill Closure Coquitlam Landfill Fly Ash Cell 2 Closure Final Cover Construction Coquitlam Landfill Fly Ash Cell 2 Closure Final Cover Design Coquitlam Landfill Gas Collection Upgrades Phase II Construction Coquitlam Landfill: Leachate Collection System Grade Realignment Design $ 1,500,000 $ 5,000,000 $ - $ 5,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000-3,000, , , ,000 1,800,000 3,300,000-3,300, , , ,000 $ 6,700,000 $ 11,700,000 $ - $ 11,700,000 SW Opportunity Capital New Projects WTE Facility District Heating Opportunities Construction $ 2,090,000 $ 2,090,000 $ - $ 2,090,000 $ 2,090,000 $ 2,090,000 $ - $ 2,090,000 SW Transfer Stations Capital Approved Projects in Progress Coquitlam Transfer Station Replacement North Shore TS Structural Modifications Construction Surrey RDO Siting & Design Weigh Scale System Scale Replacement $ 5,000,000 $ 47,200,000 $ 5,000,000 $ 52,200,000 1,500,000 1,500,000-1,500, ,000 12,000,000-12,000,000 1,500,000 1,500,000-1,500, New Projects Surrey RDO Construction 5,000,000 25,300,000-25,300,000 $ 13,700,000 $ 87,500,000 $ 92,500,000 $ 92,500,000 SW Waste to Energy Facility Capital Approved Projects in Progress Bottom Ash Dischargers / Conveyors Construction Scrubber Design $ 300,000 $ 1,400,000 $ 300,000 $ 1,700,000 1,000,000 2,000,000-2,000, New Projects Feed Hopper/Chute Construction Furnace Liner Upgrade Construction Secondary Economizers Replacement Construction Turbine Generator Control System Upgrade 300, , ,000 2,500,000 2,500,000-2,500,000 4,000,000 4,000,000-4,000, , , ,000 $ 8,600,000 $ 10,700,000 $ 300,000 $ 11,000,000 TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURES $ 31,090,000 $ 111,990,000 $ 92,800,000 $ 117,290,000 * Total Project Costs include costs expected to be funded by partners. ZWC - 23

25 2018 WORK PLAN ATTACHMENT 3 SOLID WASTE SERVICES Solid Waste Operations Description of services Solid Waste Services provides waste reduction and recycling planning and solid waste disposal services to the region through the Solid Waste function under the authority of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD).Solid waste Operations is responsible for operating an integrated solid waste management system. Service delivery is focused on achieving Metro Vancouver s Zero Waste objectives through reliable, cost-effective, safe and environmentally-sound operations. The service is a user pay system, funded by users through solid waste tipping fees. The Metro Vancouver facilities are the North Shore, Coquitlam, Surrey, Maple Ridge, and Langley Transfer Stations; and Waste-to-Energy Facility (WTEF); these facilities are managed though several large contracts/agreements. Metro Vancouver also manages the closed Matsqui Transfer Station, the closed Coquitlam Landfill, the Ashcroft Ranch and several other properties in Cache Creek. The operating budget for this service area in 2018 is $88,400,994 and the capital budget is $20,390,000. Strategic directions and high level goals supported Board Strategic Plan Continue to promote behaviour change that will reduce waste generated in the region. Continue to advance waste diversion and recycling in the region Manage residuals in a cost effective and environmentally sustainable manner Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan Goal 2 - Maximize reuse, recycling & material recovery. Goal 3 - Recover energy from waste stream after material recovery. Goal 4 - Dispose of all waste in landfill after recycling & energy recovery. Performance indicators Indicator Annual solid waste flows in Metro Vancouver system (tonnes) Historical and/or industry benchmark 2016: 897, : 822, : 831,000 Current 2018 performance performance objective 2017 projected: 930, ,000 Availability of the WTEF Contract Requirement: 90% 2017 projected: 91% 93% ZWC - 24

26 2018 key actions Transfer Stations Procurement decision on new Coquitlam Landfill Operations Demo or repair of the Matsqui Transfer Station Weigh scale replacement project Implement small scale gypsum disposal at Surrey, Coquitlam and North Shore Transfer Stations Autoscale update and implementation of electronic ban surcharge program New camera system to allow broadcasting of line-ups and estimated wait times at transfer stations Electronic signature pad implementation eliminating 700,000 duplicate tickets per year. North Shore Transfer Station structural modifications Initiate procurement process for organics processing from Metro Vancouver transfer stations. Waste to Energy Facility Non-ferrous metal recovery system commissioning and operation Continue with biosolids management test trials Completion of upgrade and replacement projects, including bottom dischargers/ conveyors upgrade, feed hopper/ chute construction, furnace liner upgrades and secondary economizers replacement Operational Certificate dispersion modelling and human health risk assessment Operational Certificate online reporting of emissions Waste to Energy Facility development options review Full year operation of new disposal ban camera at WTEF allowing inspection of loads being dumped at facility. System use started in July Radiation testing equipment installation Landfills Coquitlam Landfill closure works with site preparation for the new Coquitlam Transfer Station, including flyash cell 2 final cover construction Coquitlam Landfill Gas Upgrade Phase 2 Construction Continue contingency disposal implementation Ashcroft Ranch Drainage, irrigation and fire damage repairs ZWC - 25

27 ATTACHMENT WORK PLAN SOLID WASTE SERVICES Solid Waste Planning and Public Involvement Description of services Solid Waste Services provides waste reduction and recycling planning and solid waste disposal services to the region through the Solid Waste function under the authority of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD). Solid Waste Planning and Public Involvement is responsible the implementation of initiatives as set out in the Integrated Solid Waste and Resources Management Plan (ISWRMP), including: develop and implement regional waste reduction and recycling initiatives in the ISWRMP, including bans, bylaws, eco-centres, etc.; identify, plan and develop regional infrastructure to fulfill future needs for waste transfer and disposal; plan for the establishment of additional waste to energy capacity; provide public involvement and consultation services to key solid waste projects. To support Metro Vancouver s commitment to protect the environment and conserve resources, Environmental Regulation and Enforcement negotiates and issues permits, orders and licenses and then promotes compliance, and enforces solid waste bylaws. According to a user pays principle, these regulatory costs are recovered through fees. The operating budget for this service area in 2018 is $3,202,894 and the capital budget is $10,700,000. Strategic directions and high level goals supported Board Strategic Plan Continue to promote behaviour change that will reduce waste generated in the region. Continue to advance waste diversion and recycling in the region Manage residuals in a cost effective and environmentally sustainable manner Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan Goal 1 - Minimize waste generation Goal 2 - Maximize reuse, recycling & material recovery Goal 3 - Recover energy from waste stream after material recovery Goal 4 - Dispose of all waste in landfill after recycling & energy recovery ZWC - 26

28 Performance indicators Indicator Waste diversion rate (percent of solid waste flow diverted from final disposal) Historical and/or industry benchmark Current performance 2018 performance objective Canadian average*: 26.5% 63% (2016 est.) 70% (regional goal by end of 2015) 80% aspirational goal by 2020 Waste disposed per capita (tonnes) Canadian average*: (2016 est.) 0.42 *Most recent figures (2014) from Statistics Canada. 255kg/cap diverted in key actions Finalize new regulatory framework for Generator Levy, Hauler Licensing and Bylaw 181 update Support programs for seasonal wastes, food wastes, illegal dumping, and Zero Waste Conference Support the National Zero Waste Council Develop new educational resources to divert multifamily and institutional organics and wood Support national solid waste benchmarking and applied waste research Update survey of transfer stations customer service Update regional waste composition monitoring Review options to increase construction and demolition recycling capacity in the region With Ministry of Environment staff, continue to enhance EPR programs Continue to enhance and develop dedicated recycling at transfer stations in collaboration with applicable municipalities Continue development of Coquitlam Transfer Station detail design, permitting and construction Surrey Small Vehicle Waste and Recycling Drop-Off facility rezoning, property acquisition and facility design with the City of Surrey Track and manage waste flows Expanded Polystyrene ban implementation Initiate review of regulatory requirements for facilities processing organics ZWC - 27

29 ATTACHMENT WORK PLAN SOLID WASTE SERVICES Environmental Regulation and Enforcement Description of services Solid Waste Services provides waste reduction and recycling planning and solid waste disposal services to the region through the Solid Waste function under the authority of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD). The Environmental Regulation and Enforcement division delivers regulatory services to support the region s commitment to protect the environment and conserve resources. It implements and enforces bylaws to encourage privately owned solid waste management facilities to conserve and recover resources. With these objectives, the Solid Waste Regulatory Program negotiates and issues licenses; promotes compliance and enforces Metro Vancouver bylaws. Metro Vancouver charges fees to recover regulatory costs. The budget for this service area in 2018 is $ 861,701. Strategic directions and high level goals supported Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan: Goal 2 - Maximize reuse, recycling and material recovery Performance indicators Indicator Total number of licenses issued to private facilities managing municipal solid waste and recyclable materials that must be managed and monitored Historical and/or industry benchmark 2016: 46 Current Performance 2017 YTD: Performance objectives key actions Promote compliance with the solid waste bylaw and process licence applications to advance solid waste management goals ZWC - 28

30 ATTACHMENT 4 GENERAL MANAGER Department Support FTRs = 8.0 POLICY & FACILITY DEVELOPMENT SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS SOLID WASTE PLANNING SOLID WASTE PROGRAMS Policy & Facility Development Waste-to-Energy Facility Zero Waste Implementation Programs & Public Involvement FTRs = 4.0 Landfills Solid Waste Planning FTRs = 2.0 Transfer Station System FTRs = 9.0 FTRs = September 27, 2017 Solid Waste Services 2017 Total FTRs = Proposed FTRs = 40.0 ZWC - 29

31 ATTACHMENT 4 GENERAL MANAGER Department Support FTRs = 1.0 ABORIGINAL RELATIONS BOARD & INFORMATION SERVICES ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION & ENFORCEMENT LEGAL SERVICES Aboriginal Relations Board & Legislative Services Air Quality Legal Counsel FTRs = 3.0 Information Management Liquid Waste FTRs = 7.0 Corporate Records Solid Waste FTRs = 17.7 FTR Allocation: Air Quality = 17.5 Liquid Waste = 13.0 Solid Waste = 6.5 R&E Admin = 3.0 Total FTRs = September 27, 2017 Legal & Legislative Services 2017 Total FTRs = Proposed FTRs = 70.7 ZWC - 30

32 Zero Waste Committee - On Table Item METRO VANCOUVER DISTRICTS CENTRALIZED SUPPORT PROGRAM SUMMARY 2018 BUDGET REVIEW FINANCIAL PLAN % 2019 % 2020 % 2021 % 2022 % BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE FORECAST CHANGE FORECAST CHANGE FORECAST CHANGE FORECAST CHANGE REVENUES Allocated to Functional Departments (net) $ 54,828,455 $ 59,743, % $ 58,864,787 (1.5%) $ 59,977, % $ 60,940, % $ 61,082, % Other External Revenues 6,312,981 6,349, % 6,570, % 6,642, % 6,631,744 (0.2%) 6,761, % Reserves 11,048,738 4,412,415 (60.1%) 1,045,500 (76.3%) 1,046, % 1,046, % 1,047, % TOTAL REVENUES $ 72,190,174 $ 70,505,036 (2.3%) $ 66,480,975 (5.7%) $ 67,666, % $ 68,619, % $ 68,890, % EXPENDITURES Corporate Services 46,195,331 43,481,528 (5.9%) 39,188,836 (9.9%) 39,914, % 40,452, % 40,407,274 (0.1%) External Relations 5,719,645 5,950, % 6,143, % 6,232, % 6,319, % 6,409, % Financial Services 11,528,405 11,939, % 11,956, % 12,115, % 12,293, % 12,470, % Human Resources 4,727,715 4,905, % 4,980, % 5,131, % 5,221, % 5,208,117 (0.3%) Legal and Legislative Services 4,019,078 4,228, % 4,211,476 (0.4%) 4,271, % 4,332, % 4,394, % TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 72,190,174 $ 70,505,036 (2.3%) $ 66,480,975 (5.7%) $ 67,666, % $ 68,619, % $ 68,890, % ALLOCATED TO FUNCTIONAL DEPARTMENTS Water $ 22,156,649 $ 25,084, % $ 23,517,850 (6.2%) $ 23,755, % $ 24,075, % $ 23,871,306 (0.8%) Liquid Waste 19,588,474 22,094, % 22,933, % 24,417, % 25,749, % 26,723, % Solid Waste 3,871,134 4,348, % 4,703, % 4,402,797 (6.4%) 4,142,574 (5.9%) 3,918,719 (5.4%) Housing 4,124,906 2,417,680 (41.4%) 2,133,116 (11.8%) 2,013,017 (5.6%) 1,875,313 (6.8%) 1,735,951 (7.4%) Affordable Housing 47,323 71, % 90, % 87,918 (2.6%) 83,625 (4.9%) 78,639 (6.0%) Air Quality 590, , % 883,948 (7.3%) 838,958 (5.1%) 776,272 (7.5%) 725,625 (6.5%) E911 Emergency Telephone Service 82,116 84, % 86, % 88, % 90, % 93, % Electoral Area Service 32,329 38, % 46, % 32,399 (29.9%) 33, % 29,723 (11.9%) General Government 552, ,485 (3.2%) 551, % 521,393 (5.4%) 473,900 (9.1%) 428,901 (9.5%) Labour Relations 293, ,068 (16.9%) 225,416 (7.6%) 215,648 (4.3%) 202,738 (6.0%) 189,864 (6.4%) Regional Emergency Management 15,000 10,117 (32.6%) 11, % 11, % 10,741 (8.0%) 8,500 (20.9%) Regional Global Positioning System 62,423 31,225 (50.0%) 29,271 (6.3%) 28,006 (4.3%) 26,382 (5.8%) 24,469 (7.3%) Regional Parks 3,215,917 3,517, % 3,366,847 (4.3%) 3,283,799 (2.5%) 3,129,318 (4.7%) 2,998,237 (4.2%) Regional Planning 189, , % 263,289 (8.1%) 257,626 (2.2%) 247,388 (4.0%) 233,000 (5.8%) Sasamat Fire Protection Service 6,570 25, % 21,796 (14.1%) 22, % 22, % 23, % $ 54,828,455 $ 59,743, % $ 58,864,787 (1.5%) $ 59,977, % $ 60,940, % $ 61,082, % ZWC

33 5.2 To: From: Zero Waste Committee Marcel Pitre, Division Manager, Policy & Facility Development, Solid Waste Services Date: October 6, 2017 Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Subject: Financial Plan Solid Waste Services RECOMMENDATION That the Zero Waste Committee endorse the Solid Waste Services Financial Plan as presented in the report Financial Plan Solid Waste Services dated October 6, 2017 and forward it to the Board Budget Workshop on October 20, 2017 for consideration. PURPOSE To present the Financial Plan for Solid Waste Services for consideration by the Committee. BACKGROUND Over the past two years a long term financial plan has been under development that combines the individual long term financial plans for each of the four Metro Vancouver legal entities (Metro Vancouver Regional District, Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation, Greater Vancouver Water District and Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District) into one Metro Vancouver Financial Plan. This marks the first year of the presentation of an overall five year financial plan as part of the annual budget process. The report highlights the five-year financial plan for Solid Waste Services for the years and is presented for committee consideration. SOLID WASTE SERVICES PROGRAM Solid Waste Services, within the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD), provides solid waste management planning, zero waste implementation, transfer station and disposal facility operations. Solid Waste Services initiatives planned over the next five years are guided by direction provided in the 2015 to 2018 Board Strategic Plan, and the Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan specifically: Metro Vancouver Board Strategic Plan o Reduce solid waste through an aggressive waste reduction campaign and the recovery of materials and energy from the waste that remains. o Continue to promote behaviour change that will reduce waste generated in the region. Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan o Goal 1 - Minimize waste generation ZWC - 31

34 Financial Plan Solid Waste Services Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Page 2 of 5 o Goal 2 - Maximize reuse, recycling & material recovery o Goal 3 - Recover energy from waste stream after material recovery o Goal 4 - Dispose of all waste in landfill after recycling & energy recovery PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS A summary of the Solid Waste Services program highlights, What s Happening , is included under Attachment 1. A brief overview is provided below of the key actions that are planned for the coming five years. Addressing Regional Growth Solid Waste Services plans to meet the service demands of an increasing population. Existing waste diversion programs have eased pressure from population growth by reducing the per capita disposal rate over time. Growth of population in the eastern region creates a need for additional recycling and disposal services. The Surrey Small Vehicle Waste and Recycling Drop-off Facility will provide additional recycling and disposal services for the Cloverdale/South Surrey areas. Population growth causes an increased customer demand for convenient recycling services. Solid Waste Services in partnership with member municipalities continue to improve access to recycling services at existing transfer station facilities by creating dedicated recycling areas ahead of weigh scale systems. Waste-to-Energy Facility upgrades aim to continuously improve emissions performance and the quantity and quality of recoverable recyclables. System Stewardship Solid Waste Services continues to improve existing levels of service by focusing on existing infrastructure. Improvements to service disruptions and recycling access at current facilities will reduce traffic congestion and provide increased diversion opportunities. In the next few years, Solid Waste Services will replace the Coquitlam Transfer Station with a new facility at the Coquitlam Landfill (approximately 1 kilometer from the existing site), a key centroid of solid waste service in the region. Planning for a Small Vehicle Waste and Recycling Drop-Off Facility in the City of Surrey is also underway. In the long-term plans for the replacement of the North Shore Transfer Station are in the early stages. Environmental Protection and Climate Action The Metro Vancouver WTEF operates under a provincial Operational Certificate. Consistent with Operational Certificate requirements Metro Vancouver is working on a number of projects with the goal of continuously improving environmental performance. Upcoming projects at the facility will reduce emissions from acid gases and enhance the continuous emission monitoring system. A nonferrous metal recovery system is currently being put in place that will allow additional ferrous metal recovery in addition to non-ferrous metal and improve the quality of the bottom ash. Solid Waste Services is working with Liquid Waste Services piloting the utilization of biosolids from waste-water treatment plants at the WTEF. The WTEF could potentially manage as much as 25,000 tonnes of this material. ZWC - 32

35 Financial Plan Solid Waste Services Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Page 3 of 5 Opportunities for new and Enhanced Services In an effort to further increase diversion of recyclables in the region, Solid Waste Services is evaluating options to support additional construction and demolition material recycling capacity. In addition, Solid Waste Services is evaluating district heating enhancements at the WTEF that could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 70,000 tonnes per year. In addition to continuing to sell electricity to the market, these enhancements would create additional revenue from excess heat generated. Solid Waste Services is hoping to continue working with municipalities to implement dedicated recycling services at facilities like Surrey and Langley Transfer Stations. More convenient recycling locations reduce traffic congestion and increase diversion. A review of options to increase waste-to-energy capacity will be undertaken FINANCIAL PLAN HIGHLIGHTS Here is a summary of trends for the operating and capital expenditures for Solid Waste Services over the next 5 years. Operating expense changes over 5 years (reference Attachment 2) o Overall expenditure increase: $12.3M (from $94.4M to $106.7M) Total 5-year % change: 13.0% Average % change: 2.6% o The principal driver for the budget expenditure change is the amount of solid waste received in the system, and the anticipated reduction over time of the landfill program for contingency disposal. This budget includes solid waste regulatory expenditures allocated from the Environmental Regulation and Enforcement Division. Capital expense amounts over 5 years (Reference Attachment 3) o Highlighted capital projects planned for 2018 include the following: The replacement of Coquitlam Transfer Station The construction of a new Small Vehicle Waste and Recycling Drop-Off Facility in Surrey North Shore Transfer Station structural modifications Improvements to acid gas reduction system, and general infrastructure maintenance at the WTEF o Capital projects are funded principally through debt and the capital reserve. o Over the next 5 years, debt servicing costs are expected to increase by $11.3M Tipping Fee Projections Tipping Fees are expected to increase at a rate of 3% per year. The key drivers for expected tipping fee increases are expected reductions in waste quantities along with increases in annual capital cost payments as the Coquitlam Transfer Station and the Surrey Small Vehicle Drop- Off Facility and the existing WTEF environmental upgrades are completed. Tipping fee projections are provided in the table below. ZWC - 33

36 Financial Plan Solid Waste Services Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Page 4 of 5 ALTERNATIVES 1. That the Zero Waste Committee endorse the Solid Waste Services Financial Plan as presented in the report Financial Plan Solid Waste Services dated October 6, 2017 and forward it to the Board Budget Workshop on October 20, 2017 for consideration. 2. That the Zero Waste Committee make recommendations and endorse an amended Solid Waste Services Financial Plan and forward the amended Financial Plan to the Board Budget Workshop on October 20, 2017 for consideration. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The Solid Waste Services Financial Plan, as presented under Alternative 1, is part of the overall Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD). The 2018 to 2022 Financial Plan, if endorsed, will increase by $12.3 million representing a total increase of 13.0% in expenditures over the five year period (average of 2.6% per year). Per household cost for solid waste disposal services are expected to remain flat over the five year period as tipping fee increases match expected per household waste decreases. Under alternative two, the Committee may wish to consider recommending amendments to the five year financial plan for consideration at the Board Budget Workshop. Any changes to the plan may have an impact on the overall Metro Vancouver Financial Plan. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION The Solid Waste Services Financial Plan has been prepared to respond to direction provided in the 2015 to 2018 Board Strategic Plan and supports the goals of Metro Vancouver s four legal entities. It is presented to Committee and Board members to provide overview information on activities and fiscal impacts for the years 2018 to 2022 for Solid Waste Services. The five year financial plan includes significant capital investment that will be required if Metro Vancouver and its member jurisdictions are to meet the growing demands of the Metro Vancouver region over the coming years. The costs associated with the replacement, enhancement and expansion of this infrastructure has traditionally been financed through debt servicing, paid for over a 15 year term. However, as infrastructure requirements increase to meet the servicing requirements of our member municipalities and local governments, so does the debt burden for these core utilities. The projected increases in debt servicing to prepare the region for this growth will require greater attention in the years ahead, and particularly so, in light of increasing interest rates. The presentation of this year s five year financial plan provides the opportunity for Metro Vancouver to share with its member jurisdictions the proposed capital projects and operating programs, and the financial impact of these projects, over the next five years. The financial plan illustrates how Metro Vancouver proposes to pay for the investments that will be required to maintain our assets and to respond to our region s growing population. It is intended to be used as guiding document for ZWC - 34

37 Financial Plan Solid Waste Services Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Page 5 of 5 member jurisdictions in the development of municipal five year financial plans and includes projections on household impact to demonstrate how the plan will remain affordable for Metro Vancouver residents while keeping pace with our critical infrastructure requirements. The Solid Waste Services Financial Plan is projecting that the effect of the increase of $12.3 million over five years will have no impact on the per household rate as Tipping Fee increases are tempered by the expected reduction in the rate of disposal per household. Staff recommend endorsing the Solid Waste Services Financial Plan as presented in Alternative 1. Attachments: (Orbit # ) What s Happening Solid Waste Services Operating Budget Summary Solid Waste Services Capital Budget Summary ZWC - 35

38 ATTACHMENT 1 WHAT S HAPPENING 2018 to 2022 Below is a summary of significant initiatives to be undertaken by Solid Waste Services over the next 5 years. Initiative Description 2018 Coquitlam Transfer Station replacement Start of construction for the replacement facility. To be operational in Surrey Small Vehicle Drop Off Design for a new small vehicle waste and recycling drop off facility. To be operational in New solid waste regulatory framework Finalization of Generator Levy, Hauler Licensing and Bylaw 181 initiatives. Construction and Demolition Waste Review options to increase C&D recycling capacity. Recycling Review regulatory framework to enhance diversion. Organics Management Regulatory Review regulatory framework for organics management Framework Food waste reduction Through National Zero Waste Council, continue to advocate and implement National Food Waste Reduction Strategy. Construction and Demolition Waste Through the National Zero Waste Council, research and develop reduction procurement methods to reduce C&D waste. Waste reduction and diversion Develop tools to support waste reduction/diversion outreach & communications (esp. food, abandoned, and organic wastes) Extended producer responsibility Research and engagement with Province and stakeholders for continued expansion of priority EPR programs Disposal bans Based on stakeholder engagement and research currently underway, implement potential new disposal bans North Shore Transfer Station structural Completion of structural modifications to the existing North modifications Shore Transfer Station. Acid gas reduction project Begin modifications to the waste to energy facility to reduce acid gas emissions (3 year project). Food waste reduction Based on 2018 results, continue to implement/ expand National Construction and Demolition waste reduction 2020 Transfer Stations Operations 2021 Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ISWRMP) 2022 Transfer Station Operating Contracts Food Waste Reduction Strategy Based on 2018 research and pilot results, develop National Construction and Demolition Waste Reduction Strategy New Coquitlam Transfer Station and Surrey Small Vehicle Drop Off begin operations. Evaluate performance under Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan in achieving 2020 diversion targets. Expiry of Transfer Station Operations Contracts ZWC - 36

39 ATTACHMENT 2 GREATER VANCOUVER SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT SOLID WASTE 2018 BUDGET REVIEW FINANCIAL PLAN % 2019 % 2020 % 2021 % 2022 % BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE FORECAST CHANGE FORECAST CHANGE FORECAST CHANGE FORECAST CHANGE REVENUES Tipping Fees $ 85,373,222 $ 93,451, % $ 93,911, % $ 94,948, % $ 96,488, % $ 97,726, % Energy Sales 5,719,900 5,777,099 5,834,870 5,893,219 5,566,933 6,011,672 Other External Revenues 3,303,073 2,322,753 2,370,544 3,068,453 3,161,444 2,955,411 TOTAL REVENUES $ 94,396,195 $ 101,551, % $ 102,116, % $ 103,909, % $ 105,217, % $ 106,693, % EXPENDITURES Operating Programs: Solid Waste Operations Allocated Quality Control $ 15,613 $ 25,917 $ 28,358 $ 28,265 $ 31,705 $ 32,528 Ashcroft Ranch 554,718 1,149, , , , ,458 Engineers in Training 156, , , , , ,426 Transfer Stations-Environmental Initiatives 5,017,292 6,379,410 6,685,266 6,956,038 7,264,873 7,500,979 Landfills 24,461,495 31,098,048 28,813,593 25,539,901 23,032,923 23,079,076 Transfer Station System 26,650,110 27,586,878 27,398,858 28,120,870 28,657,419 29,180,848 Waste to Energy Facility 22,535,208 22,033,577 22,078,868 22,365,260 22,698,619 23,248,379 79,390,864 88,400, % 85,387,001 (3.4%) 83,346,473 (2.4%) 82,025,812 (1.6%) 83,386, % Solid Waste Planning Policy and Facility Development 1,087, , , , , ,916 Zero Waste Implementation 1,626,726 1,843,729 1,883,162 1,917,309 1,952,412 1,985,583 Programs and Public Involvement 423, , , , , ,710 3,137,970 3,202, % 3,269, % 3,326, % 3,384, % 3,441, % Administration and Department Support 731, , % 758, % 770, % 782, % 794, % Environmental Regulation and Enforcement 841, , % 873, % 886, % 900, % 914, % Allocation of Centralized Support Costs 3,871,134 4,348, % 4,702, % 4,402,220 (6.4%) 4,142,037 (5.9%) 3,917,853 (5.4%) Total Operating Programs 87,973,214 97,557, % 94,990,442 (2.6%) 92,732,189 (2.4%) 91,235,138 (1.6%) 92,454, % Debt Service 1,532,829 1,041,891 (32.0%) 3,092, % 7,197, % 11,134, % 12,868, % Contribution to Reserve 4,890,152 2,951,903 (39.6%) 4,033, % 3,980,568 (1.3%) 2,847,085 (28.5%) 1,370,843 (51.9%) TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 94,396,195 $ 101,551, % $ 102,116, % $ 103,909, % $ 105,217, % $ 106,693, % ZWC - 37

40 ATTACHMENT 2 GREATER VANCOUVER SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT SOLID WASTE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT 2018 BUDGET REVIEW FINANCIAL PLAN % 2019 % 2020 % 2021 % 2022 % BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE FORECAST CHANGE FORECAST CHANGE FORECAST CHANGE FORECAST CHANGE REVENUES Solid Waste Revenues $ 841,914 $ 861, % $ 873, % $ 886, % $ 900, % $ 914, % TOTAL REVENUES $ 841,914 $ 861, % $ 873, % $ 886, % $ 900, % $ 914, % EXPENDITURES Operating Programs: Enforcement $ 768,688 $ 781,486 $ 793,201 $ 805,512 $ 817,974 $ 830,589 Administration and Department Support 73,226 80,215 80,192 81,406 82,635 83,887 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 841,914 $ 861, % $ 873, % $ 886, % $ 900, % $ 914, % ZWC - 38

41 GREATER VANCOUVER SEWERAGE DRAINAGE DISTRICT CAPITAL PROGRAMS PROJECT TOTALS SOLID WASTE CAPITAL PLAN 2018 CAPITAL BUDGET 2019 CAPITAL FORECAST 2020 CAPITAL FORECAST 2021 CAPITAL FORECAST 2022 CAPITAL FORECAST 2018 TO 2022 TOTAL TOTAL PROJECT COSTS CAPITAL EXPENDITURES SW Landfills Capital Coquitlam Landfill Closure $ 1,500,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,500,000 $ 5,000,000 Coquitlam Landfill Fly Ash Cell 2 Closure Final Cover 3,200, ,200,000 3,200,000 Coquitlam Landfill Gas Collection Upgrades Phase II 1,800,000 1,000, ,800,000 3,600,000 Coquitlam Landfill: Leachate Collection System Grade Realignment 200, , , ,000,000 1,000,000 $ 6,700,000 $ 1,480, , ,500,000 $ 12,800,000 SW Opportunity Capital WTE Facility District Heating Opportunities $ 2,090,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 2,090,000 $ 2,300,000 $ 2,090,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 2,090,000 $ 2,300,000 SW Transfer Stations Capital Coquitlam Transfer Station Replacement $ 5,000,000 $ 30,000,000 $ 15,000,000 $ - $ - $ 50,000,000 $ 52,200,000 North Shore TS Structural Modifications 1,500, ,500,000 1,600,000 Surrey RDO 5,700,000 17,000,000 3,300, ,000,000 37,300,000 Weigh Scale System Scale Replacement 1,500, ,500,000 1,500,000 $ 13,700,000 $ 47,000,000 $ 18,300,000 $ - $ - $ 79,000,000 $ 92,600,000 SW Waste to Energy Facility Capital Bottom Ash Dischargers / Conveyors $ 300,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 300,000 $ 1,700,000 Feed Hopper/Chute 300, , ,000 Furnace Liner Upgrade 2,500, ,500,000 2,500,000 Infrastructure Allowance ,000,000-1,500,000 12,500,000 17,350,000 Scrubber 1,000,000 10,550,000 20,000,000 15,000,000-46,550,000 47,000,000 Secondary Economizers Replacement 4,000, ,000,000 4,000,000 Turbine Generator Control System Upgrade 500, , ,000 $ 8,600,000 $ 10,550,000 $ 31,000,000 $ 15,000,000 $ 1,500,000 $ 66,650,000 $ 73,350,000 TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURES $ 31,090,000 $ 59,030,000 $ 49,620,000 $ 15,000,000 $ 1,500,000 $ 156,240,000 $ 181,050,000 ZWC - 39

42 5.3 To: From: Zero Waste Committee Sarah Evanetz, Solid Waste Programs and Public Involvement Division Manager, Solid Waste Services Date: October 6, 2017 Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Subject: Expanded Polystyrene Disposal Ban Consultation Summary and Proposed Implementation Approach RECOMMENDATION That the GVS&DD Board receive for information the report dated October 6, 2017, titled Expanded Polystyrene Disposal Ban Consultation Summary and Proposed Implementation Approach. PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to provide an update on consultation activities and feedback and to outline an implementation approach for a potential Expanded Polystyrene Disposal Ban. BACKGROUND On January 27, 2017, the GVS&DD Board adopted the following resolution: That the GVS&DD Board approve initiating consultation on potential disposal bans for expanded polystyrene products as well as textiles and that staff report back with stakeholder feedback and recommendations for changes to the 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw. Staff provided an interim update to the Zero Waste Committee in the report dated July 4, 2017, titled Manager s Report outlining consultation activities during the consultation period ending on June 30, 2017, and indicating that detailed feedback would be shared at a later date. This report provides detailed consultation feedback and a summary of additional research conducted, which informed the proposed implementation approach for the Expanded Polystyrene Disposal Ban. This report is being brought to the Board in parallel with the report dated October 6, 2017, titled GVS&DD Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, 2017, which includes recommendations for an Expanded Polystyrene Disposal Ban in the 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw. An update on textiles recycling research and consultation will be provided in early CONSULTATION AND RESEARCH UPDATE Consultation Program Between January 27 and June 30, 2017, Metro Vancouver consulted with stakeholders and interested parties through a range of different engagement methods including: A dedicated consultation webpage providing details on the consultation, links to presentation slides, a survey and information on how to submit feedback. Twenty surveys were received and 436 views of the webpage were recorded; ZWC - 40

43 Expanded Polystyrene Disposal Ban Consultation Summary and Proposed Implementation Approach Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Page 2 of 4 Interviews with approximately 15 representatives of appliance, furniture and film production industries; Product Stewardship Agencies; and expanded polystyrene recyclers, manufacturers, collectors and drop off locations; A consultation workshop on June 7 with 37 participants; and An option to meet individually with interested parties upon request. On request, Metro Vancouver held a consultation session at the Waste Management Association of BC s member meeting on June 15 with 10 participants in attendance. Key themes from consultation include support for increasing expanded polystyrene recycling and implementation of a disposal ban. Much discussion took place regarding how to support recycling by setting the cost of disposal higher than that of recycling. Participants indicated that currently recycling costs could be up to three times those for disposal. It was suggested that a disposal ban surcharge of 50% of the tipping fee, which is the usual surcharge for banned materials, may be insufficient as a pricing signal due to the light-weight characteristics of expanded polystyrene. Concerns were raised about whether sufficient expanded polystyrene recycling capacity exists in the region to manage additional volumes that might result from a disposal ban and if illegal dumping could be an issue. Participants also discussed what types and sources of expanded polystyrene material should be banned, based on available recycling capacity, local and international markets, and materials that are already covered by the Product Stewardship Program for Packaging and Printed Paper. There was general support to focus on white expanded polystyrene used for protecting and distributing products, but excluding food and beverage containers, packing peanuts and contaminated or treated material. Some expressed interest in increasing recycling of expanded polystyrene used in food packaging, while others noted that more convenient and accessible recycling options for residents would be required before expanding the ban to everyone. Some noted interest in decreasing the use of expanded polystyrene packaging. Increasing awareness of recycling options and using a gradual approach to implementing a disposal ban was suggested to allow adequate time for consumers, businesses and recyclers to adapt to the change. It was also suggested that Metro Vancouver should clearly define what types of expanded polystyrene would be banned, and ensure any messaging aligns with existing communication on expanded polystyrene recycling that is issued to residents by RecycleBC. Detailed consultation feedback, including surveys submitted, meeting participant lists and a table summarizing all consultation input received and Metro Vancouver responses is compiled and included in Attachments 1-3. Research Metro Vancouver conducted research on the amount of expanded polystyrene disposed at Metro Vancouver and City of Vancouver disposal facilities (Regional Facilities) to supplement similar research conducted in 2014 and to inform the proposed disposal ban implementation approach. Of the loads containing more than 10% expanded polystyrene, over 80% were from commercial sources (Table 1). Also, of the loads containing more than 10% expanded polystyrene, around half contained between 10-20% expanded polystyrene and half contained 20-40% expanded polystyrene. Very few loads contained over 40% expanded polystyrene (Table 2). The most commonly-observed loads that ZWC - 41

44 Expanded Polystyrene Disposal Ban Consultation Summary and Proposed Implementation Approach Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Page 3 of 4 would be subject to a disposal ban came from furniture and appliance companies or contractors in cube vans or pick-up trucks. Table 1. EPS Occurrence in Garbage Loads by Sector. Source Total Loads Surveyed # of Loads with EPS >10% Occurrence rate of EPS Commercial % Residential % Municipal % Total % Table 2. EPS Proportion in Garbage Loads by Sector. % EPS Identified 10-20% 20-30% 30-40% % Total # Loads with EPS Commercial Residential Total Based on the recent survey data, if a disposal ban is applied to loads with more than 20% expanded polystyrene, approximately 19 surcharges would be issued per month; whereas a surcharge threshold of 30% would result in about 10 surcharges. Note that this number would be expected to decrease as customers redirect their loads to recycling as a result of education and notifications leading up to a disposal ban. Proposed Implementation Approach Based on consultation feedback and additional research, Metro Vancouver is proposing an Expanded Polystyrene Disposal Ban that aims to redirect large commercial loads of expanded polystyrene from disposal to recycling. The 2018 Tipping Fee, also being considered at this meeting, includes a proposed Expanded Polystyrene Disposal Ban. The disposal ban would cover white expanded polystyrene used for protecting and distributing products, but exclude food and beverage containers, packing peanuts and contaminated or treated material. The proposal includes a surcharge threshold of 20% and a surcharge level of 100% of the Tipping Fee. It is expected that approximately 50% of garbage loads containing expanded polystyrene would either redirect to recycling facilities or receive a surcharge. The disposal ban would provide an important signal to generators of expanded polystyrene that it should be recycled, not disposed. Metro Vancouver would monitor the implementation of the ban and any incidents of illegal dumping and evaluate what changes may be needed to the Disposal Ban or supporting tools in the future. ZWC - 42

45 Expanded Polystyrene Disposal Ban Consultation Summary and Proposed Implementation Approach Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Page 4 of 4 To support the efforts of recyclers, haulers, affected businesses and other stakeholders across the region, Metro Vancouver would develop communications and educational resources and engage partners as needed to prepare for this shift to increased recycling of expanded polystyrene. ALTERNATIVES This is an information report. No alternatives are presented. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The costs associated with the implementation of an Expanded Polystyrene Disposal Ban can be accommodated within the annual Solid Waste Services budget. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION Metro Vancouver consulted on a proposed Expanded Polystyrene Disposal Ban from January to June Support was shown for increasing expanded polystyrene recycling and implementing a disposal ban. Feedback was provided on appropriate surcharge and threshold levels, implementation approaches, recycling capacity, exempted materials and education and communication strategies. Metro Vancouver is proposing an Expanded Polystyrene Disposal Ban at Regional Facilities, with an initial threshold of 20% and a surcharge of 100% of the Tipping Fee. As with other disposal bans, the ban would begin with an educational period where no surcharges are issued to allow customers, businesses and recycling facilities to adjust to the new requirement. Metro Vancouver would monitor the implementation of the ban and evaluate whether recycling rates could be improved through changes to the ban in the future. This report is being brought to the Board in parallel with the report dated October 6, 2017, titled GVS&DD Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, 2017, which includes specific recommendations for an Expanded Polystyrene Disposal Ban in the 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw. Attachments: (Orbit # ) 1. Expanded Polystyrene Disposal Ban Consultation Survey Input Received 2. Expanded Polystyrene Disposal Ban Consultation Meeting Participant Lists 3. Expanded Polystyrene Disposal Ban Consultation Summary of Input Received and Metro Vancouver Responses ZWC - 43

46 Expanded Polystyrene Disposal Ban Consultation Survey Input Received At home we occasionally have styrofoam, and we definitely recycle it all! I participate in recycling opportunities. I think the main barriers are the time it takes to go down to the recycling stations. It would be more effective if they were also collected in the blue bin. I think those materials are appropriate, although eventually it would be good to include all types of styrofoam. I think the foam peanuts could also be recycled in the early phase. ATTACHMENT 1 I think that is appropriate at first. Research should include what is the normal percent of styrofoam in an average persons garbage. If it is already less than 30% then this ban would not have a big impact. I think there should be a flat fee to show that every little effort counts. Perhaps the more times you go over the threshold, the larger the fee gets? Good advertising campaigns like the metro vancouver food waste. Put on billboards or bus stops so that everyone can see them. If people know to recycle at the place they are buying the styrofoam from that could help. For example fast food or other stores could have styrofoam bins. ZWC - 44

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66 ATTACHMENT 2 Expanded Polystyrene Disposal Ban Consultation Meeting Participant Lists Workshop Participant List (37) June 7, 2017 Aaron Bichard, District of West Vancouver Aeron Jensan, GreenerZone / Captain Recycling Brianna LePiane, BSI Bio Bruce Rebel, Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers Carissa Geddes Chloe Dubois, The Ocean Legacy Foundation Dana Cooper, BSI Bio Dipak Dattani, City of Burnaby Donna Bucsis, City of Port Moody Doris Wong, Emterra Environmental Ed Walsh, Emterra Environmental Edmund Tiu, mansonville plastics bc ltd. Ela Lukowska, City of Surrey Genevieve Blondin, Growing City George Jasper, Waste Control Services Greg Wilson, Retail Council of Canada Henri Legal, Trail Appliances Ltd. Jack Liu, Mansonville Plastics (BC) Ltd. Kelsey Evans, Keep It Green Recycling Ltd. Laura Heinteman, Aritzia Laurie Ackerman, City of Richmond Lianne Shyry, City of North Vancouver Mark Obedzinski, Foam Only Maya Tatuch, Spec waste Commitee Melissa Nielsen, Tetra Tech Michael Zarbl, Recycle BC Mike Solkshinitz Monica Kosmak, City of Vancouver Noel Massey, Foam Only Peter N Bissada, Westcoast Plastic Recycling Rachael Jones, City of Coquitlam Sarah Miller, RecycleSmart Solutions Sarah Willie, City of Vancouver Sebastian van Wollen, Blue Planet Reycling Shahina Jessa, ICBC Vivian Leung, Emterra Environmental Wegland Sit, University Neighbourhoods Association ZWC - 64

67 WMABC Meeting Participant List (10) June 15, 2017 Angus Gardner, AtSource Recycling David Millman, Waste Management George Jasper, Waste Control Services Joanna Huang, Cascades Recovery Josh JansenVandoorn, Super Save Karen Tu, Waste Management Lori Bryan, WMABC Noel Massey, Foam Only Peter Wishart, Emterra Steve Bryan, WMABC ZWC - 65

68 Expanded Polystyrene Disposal Ban Consultation Summary of Input Received and Metro Vancouver Responses Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 1 Support for Workshop Strong support for Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Disposal Ban disposal ban. Phone Call with EPS Broker ATTACHMENT 3 Support noted. Metro Vancouver is proposing a disposal ban on EPS as part of the 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw. Surveys 2 Cost Waste Management Association of BC (WMABC) Meeting Concern over relatively high costs of EPS transportation due to low densities and low competing disposal costs. Comment noted. Metro Vancouver recognizes that loads of EPS are very light due to the material's low density and that weight based disposal charges can impact the economics of recycling. 3 Cost WMABC Meeting Workshop Surveys Strong support to increase financial incentives for industry to recycle EPS. Support to set surcharges at a level where recycling costs are lower than disposal. Comment noted. While the proposed surcharge level may not result in disposal costs lower than recycling costs as the market value of recyclables can vary, the proposed disposal ban will send a message that EPS should be diverted from disposal to recycling. Metro Vancouver will monitor the impact of the ban and adjust surcharge levels as needed. 4 Front End EPS Production/Use Phone Call with Industry Stakeholder Workshop Comment about using alternatives to EPS such as moulded fibre packaging. Support for reducing use of EPS in packaging. Metro Vancouver's focus is to divert EPS away from disposal to recycling, to help achieve the region's 80% waste diversion goal. Metro Vancouver does not regulate the use of EPS or any other materials used in production and transport of goods. 5 Front End EPS Production/Use Surveys Surveys Support for increasing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for EPS. An EPR program for EPS and other packaging is already required under the Provincial Recycling Regulation. Residentially generated EPS is currently covered by the EPR program run by RecycleBC, and a similar program for commercially generated EPS is expected in the future. ZWC - 66

69 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 6 Regional Capacity Workshop Surveys Inquiry about EPS processing capacity in the region to handle additional volumes of EPS following a disposal ban. Metro Vancouver 's Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan and bylaws support the development of EPS processing capabilities. 7 Implementation Workshop Surveys Phone Call with EPS Broker 8 Implementation Workshop Surveys Support to increase densifiers in region. Strong support to increase accessibility and convenience of EPS recycling and drop off locations. Concern that options for EPS recycling are currently limited. Interest in how EPS disposal ban would be introduced and phased in. Support for using a gradual approach to phase in a new ban to allow time for customer education, business process changes and scaling up of processing facilities. The collection and recycling of EPS and other packaging materials is delivered primarily by the private sector. Metro Vancouver does, and will continue to, include convenient drop off for recyclable materials at its facilities where space and operational considerations allow. Metro Vancouver typically implements its disposal bans with a phased approach, where thresholds decrease over time. The proposed EPS disposal ban includes a 6 month education period starting January 1, 2018, with surcharges coming into effect July 1, Metro Vancouver is proposing a surcharge of 100% of tipping fees for loads of garbage containing over 20% EPS. Adjustments to the surcharge and threshold levels may be adjusted in the future. 9 Enforcement/ Compliance Workshop Surveys Concern raised by haulers regarding paying banned material surcharges when they are unable to control waste disposed by generators. Comment noted. As with all disposal bans, Metro Vancouver has the authority to enforce at its transfer and disposal sites, but not at the source. Only the haulers have direct relationships with the generators. Metro Vancouver will work with haulers to provide educational materials and other supports to assist with the transition to EPS recycling. ZWC - 67

70 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 10 Enforcement/ Compliance Workshop Surveys Set high initial threshold to target large generators of EPS. Phase in over time. As with other recent Metro Vancouver disposal ban implementations, a higher initial threshold of 20% is proposed to encourage the diversion of loads with high levels of EPS (predominantly commercial in nature). 11 Implementation Workshop Surveys Concern over possible increases in illegal dumping due to ban. Concern noted. Metro Vancouver will raise awareness of recycling options available across the region, and will continue to monitor incidents of illegal dumping through member municipalities. 12 Illegal Dumping Impacts WMABC Meeting 13 Ban Components Workshop Surveys Inquiry about how inspectors would be able to distinguish clean EPS from EPS treated with fire retardant. Interest in including food grade EPS in ban in the future. Fire retardants would occur mostly in EPS used in building insulation sheets which are visually distinct from EPS in packing applications. Disposal ban inspectors will be trained on new inspection procedures for EPS. The initial focus of the proposed disposal ban is on large loads of large, white and blocky EPS foam packaging. 14 Ban Components Workshop Surveys Support for non food, white blocky EPS to be the initial focus of the ban. Residential EPS food packaging is covered by a provincial Product Stewardship Program managed through RecycleBC. 15 Ban Components Workshop Surveys Concern that limiting the disposal ban to specific EPS materials may cause confusion for the public. Metro Vancouver will consider feedback in developing messaging and public education materials to avoid confusion between banned and not banned EPS items. 16 End Markets Workshop Interest in developing local end markets for EPS. Comments noted. Metro Vancouver is considering ways of structuring a disposal ban to promote more ZWC - 68

71 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 17 End Markets Workshop Surveys Concern over limited and/or unstable end markets for EPS, in light of current import restrictions in China, where most EPS is processed. consistent, better quality supply which may in turn improve or create new end markets here and or abroad. This has been shown to be the case with some existing disposal bans and EPR programs. 18 Education Workshop Surveys 19 Education WMABC Meeting Workshop Surveys Strong support for educating affected businesses and other stakeholders before implementing ban. Concern over lack of public knowledge on what can or cannot be recycled. Metro Vancouver typically implements its disposal bans with a phased approach, where thresholds decrease over time. The proposed EPS disposal ban includes a 6 month education period starting January 1, 2018, with surcharges coming into effect July 1, During the education period, disposal ban inspectors at transfer stations educate customers with EPS loads on the coming ban. In addition, outreach and education would be undertaken to potentially affected customers and/or their industry associations. ZWC - 69

72 5.4 To: From: Zero Waste Committee Allen Jensen, Assistant Project Engineer, Solid Waste Services Date: October 6, 2017 Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Subject: GVS&DD Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, 2017 RECOMMENDATION That the GVS&DD Board: a) approve the following provisions in the 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw effective January 1, 2018: I. Tipping Fees to change as follows: i. Municipal Garbage tipping fee for local government single family and public works waste at $103 per tonne; ii. Tipping Fees for All Garbage other than Municipal Garbage at: 1. Up to 1 tonne: $137 per tonne, to a maximum of $115 per load; 2. 1 tonne to 9 tonnes: $115 per tonne, to a maximum of $738 per load; and 3. 9 tonnes and over: $82 per tonne; iii. Recycling Fee for New Gypsum to be $150 per tonne, with a minimum $15 fee (including Transaction Fee); iv. Recycling Fee for Used Gypsum to be $200 per tonne, with a minimum $15 fee (including Transaction Fee); II. New charge for Weight Only Ticket of $15 per ticket; III. Include Noxious Weeds as an acceptable material for a Load delivered to a Disposal Site by a non-profit or volunteer group resulting from a community clean-up project; IV. Loads of Toxic Plants may only be disposed at the Waste to Energy Facility if authorized; V. A $50 deposit for customers entering a Disposal Site with a rental vehicle, out-ofprovince or dealer licence plate, or previously left without payment; VI. Land Use Contribution for the Coquitlam Transfer Station Recycling Depot changed to $17,812; VII. Toxic Plants, Railroad Ties and Creosote Treated Wood added to Hazardous and Operational Impact Materials; VIII. Four or fewer large appliances may be dropped off at a designated Recycling Area at IX. one time; and Snow Flocked or Frosted Trees, Noxious Weeds, Toxic Plants are excluded from the Green Waste definition. b) approve the following provisions in the 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw effective July 1, 2018: I. New Surcharge for Expanded Polystyrene Packaging that exceeds either 20% of the total weight of the Load or 20% of the total volume of the Load: 100% of the applicable tipping fee. c) give first, second and third reading to Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, 2017; and d) pass and finally adopt Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, ZWC - 70

73 GVS&DD Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, 2017 Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Page 2 of 5 PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to propose an updated Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, 2017 (2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw) to be implemented January 1, 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 a consolidation of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016 (Adopted October 28, 2016) and Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 304, 2017 (Adopted July 28, 2017). At its January 27, 2017 meeting, the GVS&DD Board reviewed a report seeking approval to initiate consultation on potential disposal bans for expanded polystyrene and textiles and adopted the following resolution: That the GVS&DD Board approve initiating consultation on potential disposal bans for expanded polystyrene products as well as textiles and that staff report back with stakeholder feedback and recommendations for changes to the 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw. At its July 28, 2017 meeting, the GVS&DD Board reviewed a report with recommended changes to the Recycling Fee for Source-Separated Organic Waste, Green Waste and Clean Wood, and the Disposal Ban surcharge threshold for Food Waste and adopted the following resolution: That the GVS&DD Board: a) approve the following amendments to the 2017 Tipping Fee Bylaw: i. The Recycling Fee for Source-Separated Organic Waste, Green Waste and Clean Wood will be changed to $95 per tonne and the minimum Recycling Fee for such loads will be changed to $10, effective September 1, 2017; and ii. The surcharge threshold for Food Waste will be changed to 25%, effective August 1, b) give first, second and third reading to Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 304, 2017; and c) pass and finally adopt Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 304, This report is being brought to the Board in parallel with the report dated October 6, 2017, titled Expanded Polystyrene Disposal Ban Consultation Summary and Proposed Implementation Approach, which includes consultation activities and findings, and an implementation approach for a potential expanded polystyrene disposal ban. ZWC - 71

74 GVS&DD Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, 2017 Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Page 3 of 5 This report brings forward recommended Tipping Fees for 2018 along with proposed adjustments to the Tipping Fee Bylaw TIPPING FEE BYLAW PROVISIONS The proposed 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw is included as Attachment 1. A blackline version of the proposed 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw compared to the 2017 Tipping Fee Bylaw is included as Attachment 2. Key provisions are discussed below. Overview of Proposed Changes Changes to the 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw for the Board s consideration include: Increasing the Tipping Fees for All Garbage and Municipal Garbage by 3% for cost recovery; Differentiating between New Gypsum and Used Gypsum by having a Recycling Fee of $150 per tonne for New Gypsum and $200 per tonne for Used Gypsum with both having a minimum fee of $15 (including the $5 Transaction Fee); Including a new charge for a Weight Only Ticket of $15 per ticket for customers that only want to know the weight of their particular Load; Including Noxious Weeds as an acceptable material for a Load delivered to a Disposal Site by a non-profit or volunteer group resulting from a community clean-up project; Regulating Loads of Toxic Plants by excluding from the Green Waste definition and only allowing these Loads at the Waste to Energy Facility if authorized in advance; Including a new $50 deposit for customers entering a Disposal Site with a rental vehicle, outof-province or dealer licence plate, or previously left without payment; Changing the Land Use Contribution for the Coquitlam Transfer Station Recycling Depot from $11,657 to $17,812 to include the proportionate amount of property taxes; Regulating Toxic Plants, Railroad Ties and Creosote Treated Wood by adding to Hazardous and Operational Impact Materials; Including a requirement that only four or fewer large appliances may be dropped off at a designated Recycling Area at one time to reduce the disruption to service from large Loads of appliances; Excluding Snow Flocked or Frosted Trees from the Green Waste definition since some flocculants used on trees are not deemed compostable by organics processors; Excluding Noxious Weeds from the Green Waste definition to provide a disposal option for them to be included as Garbage without receiving a Surcharge; and Including a new Surcharge for Expanded Polystyrene Packaging that exceeds either 20% of the total weight of the Load or 20% of the total volume of the Load: 100% of the applicable tipping fee. Timing of Proposed Changes Proposed changes to the Tipping Fee Bylaw are recommended to take effect January 1, 2018 with the exception of a 6 month educational period from January 1 to June 30, 2018 for the new enforcement ban and thresholds for Expanded Polystyrene Packaging. If the proposed 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw is approved, regional disposal facility customers, the public, and other stakeholders will be advised through a communication program. ZWC - 72

75 GVS&DD Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, 2017 Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Page 4 of 5 ALTERNATIVES 1. That the GVS&DD Board: a) approve the following provisions in the 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw effective January 1, 2018: I. Tipping Fees to change as follows: i. Municipal Garbage tipping fee for local government single family and public works waste at $103 per tonne; ii. Tipping Fees for All Garbage other than Municipal Garbage at: 1. Up to 1 tonne: $137 per tonne, to a maximum of $115 per load; 2. 1 tonne to 9 tonnes: $115 per tonne, to a maximum of $738 per load; and 3. 9 tonnes and over: $82 per tonne; iii. Recycling Fee for New Gypsum to be $150 per tonne, with a minimum $15 fee (including Transaction Fee); iv. Recycling Fee for Used Gypsum to be $200 per tonne, with a minimum $15 fee (including Transaction Fee); II. III. New charge for Weight Only Ticket of $15 per ticket; Include Noxious Weeds as an acceptable material for a Load delivered to a Disposal Site by a non-profit or volunteer group resulting from a community clean up project; IV. Loads of Toxic Plants may only be disposed at the Waste to Energy Facility if authorized; V. Four or fewer large appliances may be dropped off at a designated Recycling Area VI. at one time; and Snow Flocked or Frosted Trees, Noxious Weeds, Toxic Plants are excluded from the Green Waste definition. b) approve the following provisions in the 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw effective July 1, 2018: I. New Surcharge for Expanded Polystyrene Packaging that exceeds either 20% of the total weight of the Load or 20% of the total volume of the Load: 100% of the applicable tipping fee. c) give first, second and third reading to Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, 2017; and d) pass and finally adopt Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, That the GVS&DD Board receive the report dated October 6, 2017, titled GVS&DD Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, 2017 and provide alternate direction to staff. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS If the Board approves Alternative 1, the changes proposed in this report will be incorporated into the Tipping Fee Bylaw for The Metro Vancouver solid waste function operates as a user pay utility. Tipping fees are the primary revenue source to fund the operation of the regional waste disposal system and Metro Vancouver zero waste planning and communication initiatives. The tipping fee is based on a number of factors including the Transfer Station Operations and Maintenance Contract, the anticipated volume of waste received at Regional Facilities and estimated funding for future capital expenditures. Waste flows and landfill operating and closure costs are key drivers of actual financial performance. ZWC - 73

76 GVS&DD Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, 2017 Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Page 5 of 5 If the Board does not approve the proposed 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw, the consolidation of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016 and Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 304, 2017 (2017 Tipping Fee Bylaw) will remain in place and changes proposed in this report dated October 4, 2017, titled GVS&DD Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, 2017 would not be implemented. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION Tipping fees for garbage are proposed to increase by 3% in 2018, there was no increase in Proposed changes include a new charge for Weight Only Tickets; Noxious Weeds as an acceptable material from a community clean-up project; only allowing Toxic Plants to be disposed at the Waste to Energy facility if authorized; including a new $50 deposit for customers with a rental vehicle, outof-province or dealer licence plate, or previously left without payment; changing the Land Use Contribution for the Coquitlam Transfer Station Recycling Depot to $17,812; adding Toxic Plants, Railroad Ties and Creosote Treated Wood to Hazardous and Operational Impact Materials; allowing four or fewer large appliances to be dropped off at one time; excluding Snow Flocked or Frosted Trees and Noxious Weeds from the Green Waste definition; and including a new Surcharge for Expanded Polystyrene Packaging. Staff recommend Alternative 1, that the Board approve the 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw. Attachments: (Orbit # ) 1: Draft Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, : Blackline version of the proposed 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw compared to the 2017 Tipping Fee Bylaw ZWC - 74

77 ATTACHMENT 1 GREATER VANCOUVER SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT BYLAW NO. 306, 2017 A Bylaw to Establish the Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation WHEREAS: A. Pursuant to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Act (the "Act") the objects of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District ("GVS&DD") include the disposal of all types of waste and the operation and administration of facilities for the disposal of all types of waste; B. Section 7A(5)(b) of the Act empowers the GVS&DD to establish the uses to which its waste disposal facilities may be put and by whom they may be used; C. Section 7A(5)(g) of the Act empowers the GVS&DD to establish scales of charges for services rendered by the GVS&DD and for the use of any of the GVS&DD's waste disposal facilities; D. In relation to the disposal of solid waste generated within its area, section 7B of the Act empowers the GVS&DD to set levies payable by generators of waste or by other persons who use the services of a waste hauler based on the quantity, volume, type or composition of waste generated; and E. Section 55(4) of the Act empowers the GVS&DD to establish a method of apportionment of its costs among its member municipalities. NOW THEREFORE the Board of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: 1.0 Repeal of Bylaw 1.1 "Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016" is hereby repealed. 1.2 Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 304, 2017 is hereby repealed. 2.0 Citation 2.1 The official citation for this bylaw is "Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, This Bylaw may be cited as the "2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw". Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, Page 1 of 21 ZWC - 75

78 3.0 Definitions 3.1 In this Bylaw: "Agricultural Waste" means Refuse that originates from an agricultural operation as defined pursuant to the Agricultural Waste Control Regulation, B.C. Reg. 131/1992, adopted pursuant to the Environmental Management Act, and includes manure, used mushroom medium and agricultural vegetation waste; "Banned Materials" means Hazardous and Operational Impact Materials, Recyclable Materials or Product Stewardship Materials; "Board" means the board of directors of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District; "Clean Wood" means Municipal Solid Waste that comprises solid wood, lumber or pallets: (i) (ii) (iii) that does not contain any glues or resins; that is unpainted, unstained and untreated; and that may or may not be pierced with nails or other metal fasteners; "Contaminated Recyclable Paper" means Recyclable Paper that has been contaminated with grease, oil, food residue or other material; "Corrugated Cardboard" means Recyclable Paper that consists of a fluted corrugated sheet and one or two flat linerboards; "Delta Garbage" means all Garbage originating from within the territorial boundaries of the Corporation of Delta, except Delta Residential Drop-off Garbage; "Delta Residential Drop-off Garbage" means Garbage brought to a Vancouver Disposal Site by residential customers who reside in Delta; "Disposal Site" means any of the Municipal Solid Waste disposal facilities listed in Schedule "A"; "Environmental Management Act" means the Environmental Management Act S.B.C c. 53; Expanded Polystyrene Packaging means white expanded polystyrene used for protecting and distributing products, but excluding: (i) food and beverage containers; (ii) packing peanuts ; and Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, Page 2 of 21 ZWC - 76

79 (iii) expanded polystyrene that has been painted, soiled or treated. "Food Waste" means Municipal Solid Waste that comprises food, including meat, fish, fat, dairy products, bread, baking products, fruits and vegetables, whether cooked or uncooked and packaged or unpackaged; "Garbage" means the Municipal Solid Waste that is disposed of in a bunker, pit or on the tipping floor, as opposed to a Recycling Area, at a Disposal Site or a Vancouver Disposal Site; "Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Act" or the "Act" means the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Act S.B.C c. 59; "Green Waste" means Municipal Solid Waste that comprises vegetative matter resulting from gardening, landscaping or land clearing that is capable of being composted and includes grass, shrub and tree branches, grass sod, flowers, weeds, leaves, vegetable stalks, brush and tree stumps with a maximum diameter of 30 centimetres and maximum length of 120 centimetres, but excludes Snow Flocked or Frosted Trees, Noxious Weeds, Toxic Plants, Clean Wood, Food Waste and Agricultural Waste; "Gypsum" means Municipal Solid Waste that comprises board made of several plies of fiberboard, paper or felt bonded to a hardened gypsum plaster core that is also known as drywall and includes gypsum board that has been painted or covered in wallpaper; Gypsum New means Gypsum date stamped 1990 or newer that has not been previously installed and does not contain tape, paint or drywall mud; Gypsum Used means Gypsum without a date stamp, Gypsum that is date stamped before 1990, or Gypsum that contains tape, paint or drywall mud; "Hazardous and Operational Impact Materials" means the classes of Refuse listed in Schedule "C"; "International Waste" means Municipal Solid Waste originating from outside of Canada, but excludes Refuse from cruise ships from the United States; "Load" means a quantity of Municipal Solid Waste that is or was contained within a single vehicle attending at a Disposal Site; "Manager" means the person appointed to the position of General Manager, Solid Waste Services from time to time and includes any person appointed or designated to act in his or her place; "Mattresses" means Municipal Solid Waste that comprises a case of canvas or other heavy cloth stuffed with wool, cotton, other fibers or similar material, with or without coiled springs, that was used as a bed or as support for a bed; "Municipal Garbage" means: Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, Page 3 of 21 ZWC - 77

80 (i) (ii) Loads that contain any Municipal Solid Waste collected from single family residences, whether or not mixed with other types of Municipal Solid Waste, and collected by local government, their contractors or by entities contracting directly with individual households where such collection occurs on a regular basis (typically: weekly, every two weeks or monthly); or Loads of Municipal Solid Waste collected by local government staff from local government owned premises, such as parks, streets or public buildings; "Municipal Solid Waste" means Refuse that originates from residential, light industrial, commercial, institutional, demolition, land clearing or construction sources or Refuse specified to be included in the GVS&DD's solid waste management plan pursuant to the Environmental Management Act; Noxious Weeds means the weeds designated as noxious weeds in Part I and Part II of Schedule A of the Weed Control Regulation, B.C. Reg. 143/2011 but excludes Giant Hogweed (Heracleum Mantegazzianum) and Spurge Laurel (Daphne Laureola); "Peak Hours" means from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays; "Personal Hygiene Products" means personal care products such as diapers, feminine hygiene products and incontinence products; "Product Stewardship Materials" means the classes of Refuse listed in Schedule "E"; "Quarter" means, within any calendar year, the three month period from January 1 to March 31, April 1to June 30, July 1to September 30, or October 1to December 31; "Recyclable Materials" means the classes of Refuse listed in Schedule "D"; "Recyclable Paper" means Municipal Solid Waste manufactured from thin sheets from wood pulp or other fibrous substances that may be converted into reusable materials and includes newspapers and inserts, magazines, telephone directories, catalogues, office papers, envelopes, boxboard, paper bags and mail, but excludes photographic paper, carbon paper, tissue paper, paper napkins or towels, paper that is adhered to plastic or metal, composite paper products such as tetrapak containers, and gable-top paper containers such as milk cartons; "Recycling Area" means those parts of a Disposal Site or Vancouver Disposal Site designated for Green Waste, Source-Separated Organic Waste, Clean Wood, Gypsum, Mattresses and the specific materials, substances and objects that comprise Recyclable Materials and Product Stewardship Materials; "Recycling Depots" means the area located in front of the weigh scales at the Coquitlam Transfer Station and the North Shore Transfer Station, where identified materials can be dropped-off at no charge; Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, Page 4 of 21 ZWC - 78

81 "Recycling Fee" means the recycling fee charged by the GVS&DD for Green Waste, Source- Separated Organic Waste, Clean Wood, Gypsum, Mattresses and the specific materials, substances and objects that comprise Recyclable Materials dropped off in the designated Recycling Area at Disposal Sites, as set out in Table 3 of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw; "Recycling Regulation" means the Recycling Regulation, B.C. Reg. 449/2004 adopted pursuant to the Environmental Management Act; "Refuse" means discarded or abandoned materials, substances or objects; "Regional Services Rate" means the fee charged by the GVS&DD for solid waste management related services that the GVS&DD provides for the benefit of the entire area of the GVS&DD including, but not limited to, system analysis and planning, regulation and enforcement, demolition, land clearing and construction waste management, recycling and sustainability initiatives and administration; Snow Flocked or Frosted Tree means a natural tree that has received an application of a substance that looks like artificial snow. "Source-Separated Organic Waste" means unpackaged Food Waste, Green Waste, Clean Wood, Recyclable Paper that has been soiled by or comingled with food residue, or carbon paper, tissue paper, paper napkins or towels or paper that is covered or infused with wax, or any combination thereof and does not contain more than 0.05% (by wet weight) of any other type of Refuse; "Special Handle Waste" means International Waste and Municipal Solid Waste that requires immediate destruction or is designated for product destruction by a regulatory agency; "Surcharge" means the amount charged by the GVS&DD, in addition to the applicable Tipping Fee, for disposing of Banned Materials at a Disposal Site, as set out in Table 4 of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw; "Tipping Fee" means the fee charged by the GVS&DD for disposing of Garbage or Special Handle Waste at Disposal Sites, as set out in Table 1of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw, which includes the Regional Services Rate; Toxic Plants means Devil s Club (Oplopanax Horridus), Giant Hogweed (Heracleum Mantegazzianum) and Spurge Laurel (Daphne Laureola). "Transaction Fee" means the fee charged by the GVS&DD, in addition to the Tipping Fee, for all Loads of Garbage disposed of at Disposal Sites, all Loads of Special Handle Waste disposed of at the Waste-to-Energy Facility and all Loads of Gypsum dropped off at designated Recycling Areas, as set out in Table 2 of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw; "Unsecured Load" means a Load that is not tied and covered or otherwise secured to prevent any of the Load escaping from the vehicle; Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, Page 5 of 21 ZWC - 79

82 "Vancouver Disposal Site" means either of the following Municipal Solid Waste disposal facilities that are owned or operated by the City of Vancouver: (i) (ii) Vancouver Landfill located at nd Street, Delta; and Vancouver South Transfer Station, Recycling Depot and Yard Trimmings Drop-off located at 377 West Kent Avenue North, Vancouver; and "Vancouver Garbage" means all Garbage that originates from within the territorial boundaries of the City of Vancouver. Weight Only Ticket means a document provided at the scale house that records only the weight of the particular Load brought to a Disposal Site. 4.0 Restrictions and Prohibitions 4.1 No person shall dispose of anything at a Disposal Site except in accordance with this Bylaw. 4.2 No person shall dispose of Municipal Solid Waste at a Disposal Site unless it originates from within the geographic area of the GVS&DD. 4.3 Despite section 4.2, the Board may authorize acceptance at a Disposal Site of Municipal Solid Waste that originates from outside the geographic area of the GVS&DD, including International Waste. 4.4 No person shall dispose of any Loads that emit odours, fumes or particulate matter (such as dust) that cause or are capable of causing material discomfort to a person at a Disposal Site, except that where expressly authorized by the Manager such Loads may be disposed of at the Waste-to-Energy Facility. 4.5 No person shall dispose of any Loads dominated by oily materials, substances or objects at a Disposal Site, except that where expressly authorized by the Manager such Loads may be disposed of at the Waste-to-Energy Facility. 4.6 No person shall dispose of any Loads of Toxic Plants at a Disposal Site, except that where expressly authorized by the Manager such Loads may be disposed of at the Waste to Energy Facility, double bagged and in dedicated Loads. 4.7 No person shall dispose of Gypsum at a Disposal Site, except Gypsum that weighs less than one half tonne may be dropped off at a designated Recycling Area. 4.8 No person shall dispose of Mattresses at a Disposal Site, except that four or fewer Mattresses may be dropped off at a designated Recycling Area. 4.9 No person shall dispose of refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and water coolers at a Disposal Site, except that four or fewer of these types of appliances may be Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, Page 6 of 21 ZWC - 80

83 dropped off at a designated Recycling Area No person shall scavenge or salvage any Municipal Solid Waste or Recyclable Materials from a Disposal Site The Manager may prohibit a person who contravenes this Bylaw from disposing of Municipal Solid Waste at any Disposal Site for such period as the Manager may determine. 5.0 Tipping Fees, Transaction Fee, Recycling Fees and Surcharges 5.1 Every person who disposes of Municipal Solid Waste at a Disposal Site must pay to the GVS&DD: (a) (b) (c) (d) the applicable Tipping Fees set out in Table 1of Schedule "B"; the Transaction Fee set out in Table 2 of Schedule "B"; the applicable Recycling Fees set out in Table 3 of Schedule "B"; and the applicable Surcharges set out in Table 4 of Schedule "B", and all such fees and charges must be paid before the person leaves the Disposal Site. 5.2 Every person who disposes of Special Handle Waste at the Waste-to-Energy Facility must pay the applicable Tipping Fee specified in Table 1 of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw and the Transaction Fee specified in Table 2 of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw. 5.3 Every person who drops off Source-Separated Organic Waste, Green Waste, Clean Wood, Gypsum or Mattresses at a designated Recycling Area must pay the applicable Recycling Fee specified in Table 3 of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw. 5.4 If a person attends a Disposal Site with a Load that contains any combination of Source- Separated Organic Waste, Green Waste, Food Waste, Clean Wood, Gypsum, Mattresses, other Recyclable Materials and/or other Municipal Solid Waste and the person chooses not to weigh-out after dropping off each part of the Load at the designated Recycling Areas, then the person must pay to the GVS&DD the Tipping Fee for the entire Load that is based on the highest fee payable for any part of the Load, in the amounts set out in Schedule "B" of this Bylaw, together with any applicable Surcharges. 5.5 Every person who disposes of a Load at a Disposal Site that contains a quantity of Recyclable Materials other than Food Waste or Clean Wood that exceeds either 5% of the total weight of the Load or 5% of the total volume of the Load must pay a Surcharge in the amount set out in Table 4 of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw. 5.6 Every person who disposes of a Load at a Disposal Site that contains Contaminated Recyclable Paper that exceeds either 5% of the total weight of the Load or 5% of the total volume of the Load must pay a Surcharge in the amounts set out in Table 4 of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw. Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, Page 7 of 21 ZWC - 81

84 Zero Waste Committee - On Table Replacement Page Attachment From July 1, 2018 every person who disposes of a Load at a Disposal Site that contains Expanded Polystyrene Packaging that exceeds either 20% of the total weight of the Load or 20% of the total volume of the Load must pay a Surcharge in the amounts set out in Table 4 of Schedule B of this Bylaw. 5.8 Every person who disposes of a Load at a Disposal Site that contains Food Waste that exceeds either 25% of the total weight of the Load or 25% of the total volume of the Load must pay a Surcharge in the amounts set out in Table 4 of Schedule B of this Bylaw. 5.9 Every person who disposes of a Load at a Disposal Site that contains Clean Wood that exceeds either 5% of the total weight of the Load or 5% of the total volume of the Load must pay a Surcharge in the amounts set out in Table 4 of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw Every person who drops off a Load of Source-Separated Organic Waste at a designated Recycling Area that contains more than 0.05% (by wet weight) of any other type of Refuse must pay a Surcharge in the amount set out in Table 4 of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw Every person who disposes of a Load at a Disposal Site that contains any Hazardous and Operational Impact Materials or Product Stewardship Materials must pay a Surcharge in the amount set out in Table 4 of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw, plus the costs of remediation and clean up Every person who enters a Disposal Site with an Unsecured Load must pay a Surcharge in the amount set out in Table 4 of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw Special Handle Waste is exempt from all Surcharges, but if a Load of Special Handle Waste contains any Hazardous and Operational Impact Materials, it will be subject to the costs of remediation and clean-up Where a single Load is subject to multiple Surcharges, the Surcharge with the highest value will apply for the weight of the entire Load Despite anything else in this Bylaw, in advance of any person transporting a single Load or multiple Loads to a Disposal Site, the Manager may, at his or her discretion, waive any Surcharge or Surcharges or a portion thereof for a specified period and for specified classes of persons Despite anything else in this Bylaw, the Manager may, at his or her discretion, waive all fees and charges for a Load delivered to a Disposal Site by a non-profit or volunteer group resulting from a community clean-up project, provided that: (a) (b) the community clean-up project is conducted within the geographic area of any GVRD member municipalities; the community clean-up project involves collecting Noxious Weeds, litter or Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, Page 8 of 21 ZWC - 82

85 abandoned waste from the natural environment from any of the following publicly owned areas: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) green space, such as natural areas, recreational parks or playgrounds; roads; marine shorelines and harbours; lakes, ponds, rivers, creeks, streams or other natural waterways. (c) (d) (e) (f) the Load does not contain Recyclable Materials or Hazardous and Operational Impact Materials; the Manager receives an advance written request from the non-profit or volunteer group prior to the date the community clean-up project is to be held; the Manager confirms in writing to the non-profit or volunteer group that fees and charges otherwise payable under this Bylaw will be waived; and the non-profit or volunteer group brings the Manager's written confirmation to the Disposal Site at the time of disposal The weigh scales at Disposal Sites weigh to the nearest tonnes. For those customers who do not have a customer charge account, as described in Schedule "F", the total amount payable to GVS&DD is rounded to the nearest dollar Every person who enters a Disposal Site to obtain a Weight Only Ticket must pay a fee of $15 per ticket Every person who disposes of a Load at the Waste-to-Energy Facility that is made up of at least 85% by weight of metals will receive a credit of $25 per tonne on exiting the scale house at the Waste-to-Energy Facility Despite section 5.1 of this Bylaw, any person who disposes of Municipal Solid Waste at a Disposal Site on a regular basis may apply to the GVS&DD for a customer charge account in accordance with Schedule "F" to this Bylaw In the event the weigh scale system at a Disposal Site is not functioning for any reason, at his or her discretion the Manager may: (a) (b) close the Disposal Site until the weigh scale system is functioning; or permit a person to dispose of a single Load at the Disposal Site subject to the following: (i) the Load must not measure more than 0.5 cubic metres in volume; and Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, Page 9 of 21 ZWC - 83

86 (ii) the minimum Tipping Fee set out in Table 1of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw, plus the Transaction Fee, will be charged for the Load In the event that a customer enters the Disposal Site with a rental vehicle, out-of-province or dealer licence plate, or previously left without payment then a $50 deposit is required on entry to the Disposal Site. 6.0 Regional Services Rate 6.1 The Regional Services Rate is set at an amount equal to 6% of the Tipping Fee for Municipal Garbage, as specified in Table 1of Schedule "B". The Regional Services Rate is included in all Tipping Fees. 6.2 Every Quarter, the City of Vancouver must record: (a) (b) (c) the total tonnage of Garbage; the tonnage of Vancouver Garbage and Delta Garbage; and the tonnage of Delta Residential Drop-off Garbage, that is disposed of at the Vancouver Disposal Sites during that Quarter and provide such information to GVS&DD and the Corporation of Delta within 30 days of the end of the Quarter. 6.3 Every Quarter GVS&DD will invoice the City of Vancouver for an amount equal to the Regional Services Rate for every tonne of Vancouver Garbage and Delta Residential Drop-off Garbage disposed of at the Vancouver Disposal Sites during the previous Quarter, and the City of Vancouver must remit payment to GVS&DD within 30 days of the date of such invoice. 6.4 Every Quarter GVS&DD will invoice the Corporation of Delta for an amount equal to the Regional Services Rate for every tonne of Delta Garbage disposed of at the Vancouver Disposal Sites during the previous Quarter, and the Corporation of Delta must remit payment to GVS&DD within 30 days of the date of such invoice. 7.0 Apportionment of Recycling Depot Costs 7.1 On or before March 31each year, the GVS&DD will prepare a detailed estimate of the amount required for constructing, maintaining, administering and operating the Recycling Depot at the North Shore Transfer Station ("Annual Estimate North Shore Recycling Depot") in that calendar year. 7.2 The Annual Estimate North Shore Recycling Depot will be calculated as follows: Annual Estimate North Shore Recycling Depot = OP + AD + CA + LA - R +/- DE Where: OP = the amount charged by GVS&DD's service provider for operating the Recycling Depot at the North Shore Transfer Station in that calendar year (which does not include costs related to management of mixed metals at the Recycling Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, Page 10 of 21 ZWC - 84

87 Depot); AD = GVS&DD's administrative charge of $25,000; CA = LA = R = DE = amortized capital costs, amounting to $68,000 each year for the calendar years ; a land use contribution of $23,268 each calendar year; revenues received from Multi-Material BC Society and Product Care Association of Canada for collection of recyclable materials from the Recycling Depot at the North Shore Transfer Station during the calendar year; and any deficit or surplus in the estimate from any previous calendar year. 7.3 The GVS& DD will apportion the Annual Estimate North Shore Recycling Depot among the City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver the District of West Vancouver on the basis of population (as published in the most recent version of British Columbia Municipal and Regional District Population Estimates of the Demographic Analysis Section of BC Stats, Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services of the Government of the Province of British Columbia). 7.4 On or before March 31 each year, the GVS&DD will prepare a detailed estimate of the amount required for constructing, maintaining, administering and operating the Recycling Depot at the Coquitlam Transfer Station ("Annual Estimate Coquitlam Recycling Depot") in that calendar year. 7.5 The Annual Estimate Coquitlam Transfer Station will be calculated as follows: Annual Estimate Coquitlam Recycling Depot = OP + AD + LA - R +/- DE Where: OP = the amount charged by GVS&DD's service provider for operating the Recycling Depot at the Coquitlam Transfer Station in that calendar year (which does not include costs related to management of mixed metals at the Recycling Depot); AD = GVS&DD's administrative charge of $25,000; LA = a land use contribution of $17,812; R = DE = revenues received from Product Care Association of Canada for collection of recyclable materials from the Recycling Depot at the Coquitlam Transfer Station during the calendar year; and any deficit or surplus in the estimate from any previous calendar year. 7.6 The GVS&DD will apportion the Annual Estimate Coquitlam Recycling Depot among the City of Port Moody, the City of Coquitlam and the City of Port Coquitlam on the basis of population (as published in the most recent version of British Columbia Municipal and Regional District Population Estimates of the Demographic Analysis Section of BC Stats, Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services of the Government of the Province of British Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, Page 11 of 21 ZWC - 85

88 Columbia). 7.7 On or before March 31 each year the GVS&DD will deliver to each municipality referenced in this section 7 an invoice for its apportionment of costs pursuant to this section 7, and, in accordance with section 56 of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Act, such invoices are payable on or before August 15 of the calendar year. 8.0 Interpretation 8.1 If a portion of this Bylaw is held to be invalid it shall be severed and the remainder of the Bylaw shall remain in effect. 8.2 In this Bylaw, the word "person" includes a corporation. 8.3 Schedules "A", "B", "C", "D", "E", and "F" are attached to and form part of this Bylaw. 9.0 Effective Date 9.1 This Bylaw comes into force and takes effect January 1, READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME this day of, PASSED AND FINALLY ADOPTED THIS this day of, Greg Moore, Chair Chris Plagnol, Corporate Officer Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, Page 12 of 21 ZWC - 86

89 SCHEDULE "A" DISPOSAL SITES Coquitlam Transfer Station located at 1200 United Boulevard, Coquitlam North Shore Transfer Station located at 30 Riverside Drive, North Vancouver Surrey Transfer Station located at nd Street, Surrey Langley Residential Transfer Station located at Street, Langley Maple Ridge Residential Transfer Station located at Street, Maple Ridge Waste-to-Energy Facility located at 5150 Riverbend Drive, Burnaby Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, Page 13 of 21 ZWC - 87

90 SCHEDULE "B" TIPPING FEES, TRANSACTION FEE, RECYCLI NG FEES AND SURCHARGES Table 1-Tipping Fees for Garbage and Special Handle Waste (including the Regional Services Rate) Net Weight North Shore Transfer Station 1 Surrey Transfer Station 1 Coquitlam Transfer Station 1 Maple Ridge Transfer Station 1 Langley Transfer Station 1 Waste-to- Energy Facility 1 Municipal Garbage All Loads $103/tonne $103/tonne $103/tonne $103/tonne $103/tonne $103/tonne All Garbage other than Municipal Garbage Minimum Tipping Fee for Garbage 0 to.99 tonnes 1.0 to 8.99 tonnes 9.0 tonnes or more Minimum Tipping Fee during Peak Hours $137/tonne 2 $115/tonne 4 $82/tonne $137/tonne 2 $115/tonne 4 $82/tonne $137/tonne 2 $115/tonne 4 $82/tonne $137/tonne 3 $115/tonne 5 Not accepted. $137/tonne 2 $115/tonne 4 4 Not accepted. $137/tonne 2 $115/tonne 4 $82/tonne $20/Load $20/Load $20/Load $10/Load $10/Load $10/Load Minimum Tipping Fee outside of Peak Hours $10/Load $10/Load $10/Load $10/Load $10/Load $10/Load Special Handle Waste All Loads Not accepted. Not accepted. Not accepted. Not accepted. Not accepted. $250/tonne, $50 minimum. 1 All Loads originating from Maple Ridge will be assessed an additional fee of $4/tonne. 2 To a maximum of $115 per Load. 3 To a maximum of $119 per Load. 4 To a maximum of $738 per Load. 5 To a maximum of $774 per Load. Table 2 - Transaction Fee Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, Page 14 of 21 ZWC - 88

91 Table 3 Recycling Fees for materials dropped off in designated Recycling Areas North Shore Transfer Station Surrey Transfer Station Coquitlam Transfer Station Maple Ridge Transfer Station Langley Transfer Station Waste-to-Energy Facility Source-Separated Organic Waste $95/tonne, $10 minimum $95/tonne, $10 minimum $95/tonne, $10 minimum $95/tonne, $10 minimum $95/tonne, $10 minimum Not accepted. Green Waste $95/tonne, $10 minimum $95/tonne, $10 minimum $95/tonne, $10 minimum $95/tonne, $10 minimum $95/tonne, $10 minimum Not accepted. Clean Wood $95/tonne, $10 minimum $95/tonne, $10 minimum. $95/tonne, $10 minimum $95/tonne, $10 minimum $95/tonne, $10 minimum. Not accepted. Gypsum New: less than ½ tonne $150/tonne, $150/tonne, $150/tonne, $150/tonne, $150/tonne, Not accepted. $10 minimum $10 minimum $10 minimum $10 minimum $10 minimum Gypsum Used: less than ½ tonne $200/tonne, $10 minimum $200/tonne, $10 minimum $200/tonne, $10 minimum $200/tonne, $10 minimum $200/tonne, $10 minimum Not accepted. Mattresses $15 per Mattress $15 per Mattress $15 per Mattress $15 per Mattress $15 per Mattress Not accepted. Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, Page 15 of 21 ZWC - 89

92 Zero Waste Committee - On Table Replacement Page Attachment 1 Table 4- Surcharges Loads containing Recyclable Materials other than Food Waste or Clean Wood that exceeds either 5% of the total weight of the Load or 5% of the total volume of the Load (section 5.5) 50% of the applicable Tipping Fee Loads containing Contaminated Recyclable Paper that exceeds either 5% of the total weight of the Load or 5% of the total volume of the Load (section 5.6) 50% of the applicable Tipping Fee From July 1, 2018 Loads containing Expanded Polystyrene Packaging that exceeds either 20% of the total weight of the Load or 20% of the total volume of the Load (section 5.7) 100% of the applicable Tipping Fee Loads containing Food Waste that exceeds either 25% of the total weight of the Load or 25% of the total volume of the Load (section 5.8) 50% of the applicable Tipping Fee Loads containing Clean Wood that exceeds either 5% of the total weight of the Load or 5% of the total volume of the Load (section 5.9) 50% of the applicable Tipping Fee Loads of Source Separated Organic Waste containing more than 0.05% (by wet weight) of any other type of Refuse (section 5.10) $50 per Load Loads containing any Hazardous and Operational Impact Materials or Product Stewardship Materials (section 5.11) $65 per Load plus any remediation or clean-up costs Unsecured Loads (section 5.12) 50% of the applicable Tipping Fee to a maximum of $50.00 Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, Page 16 of 21 ZWC - 90

93 SCHEDULE "C" HAZARDOUS AND OPERATIONAL IMPACT MATERIALS 1. Agricultural Waste; 2. Automobile parts and bodies; 3. Refuse that is on fire, smoldering, odourous, dusty, flammable or explosive; 4. Hazardous Waste as defined in the Hazardous Waste Regulation, B.C. Reg. 63/88; 5. Propane tanks; 6. Liquids or sludge; 7. Coated or uncoated wire, hosing, rope or cable exceeding 1.0 metre in length; 8. Dead animals; 9. Inert fill material including soil, sod, gravel, concrete and asphalt exceeding 0.5 cubic metres per load. 10. Excrement, other than amounts of pet excrement that are double bagged and discarded with Municipal Solid Waste and that do not exceed either 5% of the total weight of the Load or 5% of the total volume of the Load; 11. Personal Hygiene Products where the Personal Hygiene Products make up more than 10% of the Load unless the Personal Hygiene Products are double bagged in sealed plastic bags that are sufficiently durable to resist leaking or breaking during collection and disposal; 12. Barrels, drums, pails or other large (205 litre or greater) liquid containers; 13. Any single object that: (a) weighs more than 100 kilograms; or (b) exceeds 1.2 metres in width or 2.5 metres in length, except at the Waste-to Energy Facility where a single object must not exceed 1.0 metre in length. 14. Gypsum; 15. Mattresses; Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, Page 17 of 21 ZWC - 91

94 16. Railroad ties or creosote treated wood; 17. Toxic Plants; 18. Refuse that would cause undue risk of injury or occupational disease to any person at the Disposal Site or that would otherwise contravene the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation B.C. Reg. 296/97 enacted pursuant to the Workers Compensation Act, as amended or replaced from time to time; and 19. Any other Refuse that the Manager considers unsuitable for handling at a Disposal Site. Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, Page 18 of 21 ZWC - 92

95 SCHEDULE "D" RECYCLABLE MATERIALS 1. Beverage containers identified in "Schedule 1- Beverage Container Product Category" to the Recycling Regulation; 2. Containers other than beverage containers made of: (a) (b) (c) metal; glass; or polyethylene terephthalate (number 1 PET plastic), high density polyethylene (number 2 HOPE plastic), low density polyethylene (number 4 LOPE plastic) or polypropylene (number 5 PP); 3. Corrugated Cardboard; 4. Recyclable Paper; 5. Green Waste; 6. Food Waste; and 7. Clean Wood. Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, Page 19 of 21 ZWC - 93

96 SCHEDULE "E" PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP MATERIALS 1. The following materials pursuant to Schedule 2 - Residual Product Category to the Recycling Regulation: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) Solvents and flammable liquids; Pesticides; Gasoline; Pharmaceutical products and medications; Oil, oil filters and oil containers; Lubricating oils and lubricating oil containers; Paint; Lead-acid batteries; Antifreeze and antifreeze containers; 2. Electronics and electrical products, including metal household and commercial appliance, as identified in Schedule 3 - Electronics and Electrical Products Category to the Recycling Regulation; 3. Tires pursuant to Schedule 4 - Tire Product Category to the Recycling Regulation. Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, Page 20 of 21 ZWC - 94

97 SCHEDU LE "F" CUSTOMER CHARGE ACCOU NTS 1. Any person wishing to establish a customer charge account with the GVS&DD must complete the GVS&DD's application for credit ("Application for Credit"). 2. The Treasury Manager may approve the Application for Credit on behalf of the GVS&DD and establish a commercial charge account for a person for up to $250, The Division Manager of Financial Planning and Processes may approve the Application for Credit on behalf of the GVS&DD and establish a commercial charge account for a person for amounts up to $500, The Chief Financial Officer may approve the Application for Credit on behalf of the GVS&DD and establish a commercial charge account for a person for amounts up to $2,000, If the GVS&DD approves a person's Application for Credit and establishes a commercial charge account, then: (a) (b) the person may leave the Disposal Site before paying the applicable Tipping Fees, Transaction Fee, Recycling Fees and Surcharges; and the GVS&DD will generate invoices for Tipping Fees, Transaction Fees, Recycling Fees and Surcharges on a monthly basis for up to the established commercial charge account limit, which invoices are payable within 35 days. 6. Where a person fails or refuses to pay an invoice for Tipping Fees, Transaction Fees, Recycling Fees and Surcharges within 35 days, then the GVS&DD may rescind their customer charge account and the person must: (a) (b) pay interest at the rate of 1.25% per month (15% per year) compounded monthly and calculated daily on all amounts overdue, including all overdue interest, from the date the charge was due to the date of payment; and not dispose of any Municipal Solid Waste at a Disposal Site until any outstanding invoice has been paid in full. Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, Page 21 of 21 ZWC - 95

98 ATTACHMENT 2 GREATER VANCOUVER SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT BYLAW NO. 306, 2017 A Bylaw to Establish the Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation WHEREAS: A. Pursuant to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Act (the "Act") the objects of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District ("GVS&DD") include the disposal of all types of waste and the operation and administration of facilities for the disposal of all types of waste; B. Section 7A(5)(b) of the Act empowers the GVS&DD to establish the uses to which its waste disposal facilities may be put and by whom they may be used; C. Section 7A(5)(g) of the Act empowers the GVS&DD to establish scales of charges for services rendered by the GVS&DD and for the use of any of the GVS&DD's waste disposal facilities; D. In relation to the disposal of solid waste generated within its area, section 7B of the Act empowers the GVS&DD to set levies payable by generators of waste or by other persons who use the services of a waste hauler based on the quantity, volume, type or composition of waste generated; and E. Section 55(4) of the Act empowers the GVS&DD to establish a method of apportionment of its costs among its member municipalities. NOW THEREFORE the Board of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: 1.0 Repeal of Bylaw 1.1 "Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No , " is hereby repealed Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 304, 2017 is hereby repealed. 2.0 Citation 2.1 The official citation for this bylaw is "Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 306, , 2016". Blackline version of the proposed 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw compared to the 2017 Tipping Fee BylawUnofficial Consolidation of Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016 Page 1 of 23 ZWC - 96

99 2.2 This Bylaw may be cited as the " Tipping Fee Bylaw". 3.0 Definitions 3.1 In this Bylaw: "Agricultural Waste" means Refuse that originates from an agricultural operation as defined pursuant to the Agricultural Waste Control Regulation, B.C. Reg. 131/1992, adopted pursuant to the Environmental Management Act, and includes manure, used mushroom medium and agricultural vegetation waste; "Banned Materials" means Hazardous and Operational Impact Materials, Recyclable Materials or Product Stewardship Materials; "Board" means the board of directors of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District; "Clean Wood" means Municipal Solid Waste that comprises solid wood, lumber or pallets: (i) (ii) (iii) that does not contain any glues or resins; that is unpainted, unstained and untreated; and that may or may not be pierced with nails or other metal fasteners; "Contaminated Recyclable Paper" means Recyclable Paper that has been contaminated with grease, oil, food residue or other material; "Corrugated Cardboard" means Recyclable Paper that consists of a fluted corrugated sheet and one or two flat linerboards; "Delta Garbage" means all Garbage originating from within the territorial boundaries of the Corporation of Delta, except Delta Residential Drop-off Garbage; "Delta Residential Drop-off Garbage" means Garbage brought to a Vancouver Disposal Site by residential customers who reside in Delta; "Disposal Site" means any of the Municipal Solid Waste disposal facilities listed in Schedule "A"; "Environmental Management Act" means the Environmental Management Act S.B.C c. 53; Expanded Polystyrene Packaging means white expanded polystyrene used for protecting and distributing products, but excluding: Blackline version of the proposed 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw compared to the 2017 Tipping Fee BylawUnofficial Consolidation of Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016 Page 2 of 23 ZWC - 97

100 (i) food and beverage containers; (ii) packing peanuts ; and (iii) expanded polystyrene that has been painted, soiled or treated. "Food Waste" means Municipal Solid Waste that comprises food, including meat, fish, fat, dairy products, bread, baking products, fruits and vegetables, whether cooked or uncooked and packaged or unpackaged; "Garbage" means the Municipal Solid Waste that is disposed of in a bunker, pit or on the tipping floor, as opposed to a Recycling Area, at a Disposal Site or a Vancouver Disposal Site; "Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Act" or the "Act" means the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Act S.B.C c. 59; "Green Waste" means Municipal Solid Waste that comprises vegetative matter resulting from gardening, landscaping or land clearing that is capable of being composted and includes grass, shrub and tree branches, grass sod, flowers, weeds, leaves, vegetable stalks, brush and tree stumps with a maximum diameter of 30 centimetres and maximum length of 120 centimetres, but excludes Snow Flocked or Frosted Trees, Noxious Weeds, Toxic Plants, Clean Wood, Food Waste and Agricultural Waste; "Gypsum" means Municipal Solid Waste that comprises board made of several plies of fiberboard, paper or felt bonded to a hardened gypsum plaster core that is also known as drywall and includes gypsum board that has been painted or covered in wallpaper; Gypsum New means Gypsum date stamped 1990 or newer that has not been previously installed and does not contain tape, paint or drywall mud; Gypsum Used means Gypsum without a date stamp, Gypsum that is date stamped before 1990, or Gypsum that contains tape, paint or drywall mud; "Hazardous and Operational Impact Materials" means the classes of Refuse listed in Schedule "C"; "International Waste" means Municipal Solid Waste originating from outside of Canada, but excludes Refuse from cruise ships from the United States; "Load" means a quantity of Municipal Solid Waste that is or was contained within a single vehicle attending at a Disposal Site; "Manager" means the person appointed to the position of General Manager, Solid Waste Services from time to time and includes any person appointed or designated to act in his or her place; "Mattresses" means Municipal Solid Waste that comprises a case of canvas or other heavy Blackline version of the proposed 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw compared to the 2017 Tipping Fee BylawUnofficial Consolidation of Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016 Page 3 of 23 ZWC - 98

101 cloth stuffed with wool, cotton, other fibers or similar material, with or without coiled springs, that was used as a bed or as support for a bed; "Municipal Garbage" means: (i) (ii) Loads that contain any Municipal Solid Waste collected from single family residences, whether or not mixed with other types of Municipal Solid Waste, and collected by local government, their contractors or by entities contracting directly with individual households where such collection occurs on a regular basis (typically: weekly, every two weeks or monthly); or Loads of Municipal Solid Waste collected by local government staff from local government owned premises, such as parks, streets or public buildings; "Municipal Solid Waste" means Refuse that originates from residential, light industrial, commercial, institutional, demolition, land clearing or construction sources or Refuse specified to be included in the GVS&DD's solid waste management plan pursuant to the Environmental Management Act; Noxious Weeds means the weeds designated as noxious weeds in Part I and Part II of Schedule A of the Weed Control Regulation, B.C. Reg. 143/2011 but excludes Giant Hogweed (Heracleum Mantegazzianum) and Spurge Laurel (Daphne Laureola); "Peak Hours" means from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays; "Personal Hygiene Products" means personal care products such as diapers, feminine hygiene products and incontinence products; "Product Stewardship Materials" means the classes of Refuse listed in Schedule "E"; "Quarter" means, within any calendar year, the three month period from January 1 to March 31, April 1to June 30, July 1to September 30, or October 1to December 31; "Recyclable Materials" means the classes of Refuse listed in Schedule "D"; "Recyclable Paper" means Municipal Solid Waste manufactured from thin sheets from wood pulp or other fibrous substances that may be converted into reusable materials and includes newspapers and inserts, magazines, telephone directories, catalogues, office papers, envelopes, boxboard, paper bags and mail, but excludes photographic paper, carbon paper, tissue paper, paper napkins or towels, paper that is adhered to plastic or metal, composite paper products such as tetrapak containers, and gable-top paper containers such as milk cartons; "Recycling Area" means those parts of a Disposal Site or Vancouver Disposal Site designated for Blackline version of the proposed 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw compared to the 2017 Tipping Fee BylawUnofficial Consolidation of Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016 Page 4 of 23 ZWC - 99

102 Green Waste, Source-Separated Organic Waste, Clean Wood, Gypsum, Mattresses and the specific materials, substances and objects that comprise Recyclable Materials and Product Stewardship Materials; "Recycling Depots" means the area located in front of the weigh scales at the Coquitlam Transfer Station and the North Shore Transfer Station, where identified materials can be dropped-off at no charge; "Recycling Fee" means the recycling fee charged by the GVS&DD for Green Waste, Source- Separated Organic Waste, Clean Wood, Gypsum, Mattresses and the specific materials, substances and objects that comprise Recyclable Materials dropped off in the designated Recycling Area at Disposal Sites, as set out in Table 3 of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw; "Recycling Regulation" means the Recycling Regulation, B.C. Reg. 449/2004 adopted pursuant to the Environmental Management Act; "Refuse" means discarded or abandoned materials, substances or objects; "Regional Services Rate" means the fee charged by the GVS&DD for solid waste management related services that the GVS&DD provides for the benefit of the entire area of the GVS&DD including, but not limited to, system analysis and planning, regulation and enforcement, demolition, land clearing and construction waste management, recycling and sustainability initiatives and administration; Snow Flocked or Frosted Tree means a natural tree that has received an application of a substance that looks like artificial snow. "Source-Separated Organic Waste" means unpackaged Food Waste, Green Waste, Clean Wood, Recyclable Paper that has been soiled by or comingled with food residue, or carbon paper, tissue paper, paper napkins or towels or paper that is covered or infused with wax, or any combination thereof and does not contain more than 0.05% (by wet weight) of any other type of Refuse; "Special Handle Waste" means International Waste and Municipal Solid Waste that requires immediate destruction or is designated for product destruction by a regulatory agency; "Surcharge" means the amount charged by the GVS&DD, in addition to the applicable Tipping Fee, for disposing of Banned Materials at a Disposal Site, as set out in Table 4 of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw; "Tipping Fee" means the fee charged by the GVS&DD for disposing of Garbage or Special Handle Waste at Disposal Sites, as set out in Table 1of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw, which includes the Regional Services Rate; Toxic Plants means Devil s Club (Oplopanax Horridus), Giant Hogweed (Heracleum Mantegazzianum) and Spurge Laurel (Daphne Laureola). Blackline version of the proposed 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw compared to the 2017 Tipping Fee BylawUnofficial Consolidation of Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016 Page 5 of 23 ZWC - 100

103 "Transaction Fee" means the fee charged by the GVS&DD, in addition to the Tipping Fee, for all Loads of Garbage disposed of at Disposal Sites, all Loads of Special Handle Waste disposed of at the Waste-to-Energy Facility and all Loads of Gypsum dropped off at designated Recycling Areas, as set out in Table 2 of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw; "Unsecured Load" means a Load that is not tied and covered or otherwise secured to prevent any of the Load escaping from the vehicle; "Vancouver Disposal Site" means either of the following Municipal Solid Waste disposal facilities that are owned or operated by the City of Vancouver: (i) (ii) Vancouver Landfill located at nd Street, Delta; and Vancouver South Transfer Station, Recycling Depot and Yard Trimmings Drop-off located at 377 West Kent Avenue North, Vancouver; and "Vancouver Garbage" means all Garbage that originates from within the territorial boundaries of the City of Vancouver. Weight Only Ticket means a document provided at the scale house that records only the weight of the particular Load brought to a Disposal Site. 4.0 Restrictions and Prohibitions 4.1 No person shall dispose of anything at a Disposal Site except in accordance with this Bylaw. 4.2 No person shall dispose of Municipal Solid Waste at a Disposal Site unless it originates from within the geographic area of the GVS&DD. 4.3 Despite section 4.2, the Board may authorize acceptance at a Disposal Site of Municipal Solid Waste that originates from outside the geographic area of the GVS&DD, including International Waste. 4.4 No person shall dispose of any Loads that emit odours, fumes or particulate matter (such as dust) that cause or are capable of causing material discomfort to a person at a Disposal Site, except that where expressly authorized by the Manager such Loads may be disposed of at the Waste-to-Energy Facility. 4.5 No person shall dispose of any Loads dominated by oily materials, substances or objects at a Disposal Site, except that where expressly authorized by the Manager such Loads may be disposed of at the Waste-to-Energy Facility No person shall dispose of any Loads of Toxic Plants at a Disposal Site, except that where expressly authorized by the Manager such Loads may be disposed of at the Waste to Energy Facility, double bagged and in dedicated Loads. Blackline version of the proposed 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw compared to the 2017 Tipping Fee BylawUnofficial Consolidation of Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016 Page 6 of 23 ZWC - 101

104 No person shall dispose of Gypsum at a Disposal Site, except Gypsum that weighs less than one half tonne may be dropped off at a designated Recycling Area. 4.8 No person shall dispose of Mattresses at a Disposal Site, except that four or fewer Mattresses may be dropped off at a designated Recycling Area No person shall dispose of refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and water coolers at a Disposal Site, except that four or fewer of these types of appliances may be dropped off at a designated Recycling Area No person shall scavenge or salvage any Municipal Solid Waste or Recyclable Materials from a Disposal Site The Manager may prohibit a person who contravenes this Bylaw from disposing of Municipal Solid Waste at any Disposal Site for such period as the Manager may determine. 5.0 Tipping Fees, Transaction Fee, Recycling Fees and Surcharges 5.1 Every person who disposes of Municipal Solid Waste at a Disposal Site must pay to the GVS&DD: (a) (b) (c) (d) the applicable Tipping Fees set out in Table 1of Schedule "B"; the Transaction Fee set out in Table 2 of Schedule "B"; the applicable Recycling Fees set out in Table 3 of Schedule "B"; and the applicable Surcharges set out in Table 4 of Schedule "B", and all such fees and charges must be paid before the person leaves the Disposal Site. 5.2 Every person who disposes of Special Handle Waste at the Waste-to-Energy Facility must pay the applicable Tipping Fee specified in Table 1 of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw and the Transaction Fee specified in Table 2 of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw. 5.3 Every person who drops off Source-Separated Organic Waste, Green Waste, Clean Wood, Gypsum or Mattresses at a designated Recycling Area must pay the applicable Recycling Fee specified in Table 3 of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw. 5.4 If a person attends a Disposal Site with a Load that contains any combination of Source- Separated Organic Waste, Green Waste, Food Waste, Clean Wood, Gypsum, Mattresses, other Recyclable Materials and/or other Municipal Solid Waste and the person chooses not to weigh-out after dropping off each part of the Load at the designated Recycling Areas, then the person must pay to the GVS&DD the Tipping Fee for the entire Load that is based on the highest fee payable for any part of the Load, in the amounts set out in Schedule "B" of this Blackline version of the proposed 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw compared to the 2017 Tipping Fee BylawUnofficial Consolidation of Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016 Page 7 of 23 ZWC - 102

105 Zero Waste Committee - On Table Replacement Page Attachment 2 Bylaw, together with any applicable Surcharges. 5.5 Every person who disposes of a Load at a Disposal Site that contains a quantity of Recyclable Materials other than Food Waste or Clean Wood that exceeds either 5% of the total weight of the Load or 5% of the total volume of the Load must pay a Surcharge in the amount set out in Table 4 of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw. Replaced by Bylaw 304, 2017 Replaced by Bylaw 304, Every person who disposes of a Load at a Disposal Site that contains Contaminated Recyclable Paper that exceeds either 5% of the total weight of the Load or 5% of the total volume of the Load must pay a Surcharge in the amounts set out in Table 4 of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw. 5.7 Not used.from July 1, 2018 every person who disposes of a Load at a Disposal Site that contains Expanded Polystyrene Packaging that exceeds either 20% of the total weight of the Load or 20% of the total volume of the Load must pay a Surcharge in the amounts set out in Table 4 of Schedule B of this Bylaw. 5.8 Every person who disposes of a Load at a Disposal Site that contains Food Waste that exceeds either 25% of the total weight of the Load or 25% of the total volume of the Load must pay a Surcharge in the amounts set out in Table 4 of Schedule B of this Bylaw. 5.9 Up until June 30, 2017 every person who disposes of a Load at a Disposal Site that contains Clean Wood that exceeds either 10% of the total weight of the Load or 10% of the total volume of the Load must pay a Surcharge in the amounts set out in Table 4 of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw From July 1, 2017 eevery person who disposes of a Load at a Disposal Site that contains Clean Wood that exceeds either exceeds either 5% of the total weight of the Load or 5% of the total volume of the Load must pay a Surcharge in the amounts set out in Table 4 of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw Every person who drops offoff of a Load of Source-Separated Organic Waste at a designated Recycling Area that contains more than 0.05% (by wet weight) of any other type of Refuse must pay a Surcharge in the amount set out in Table 4 of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw Every person who disposes of a Load at a Disposal Site that contains any Hazardous and Operational Impact Materials or Product Stewardship Materials must pay a Surcharge in the amount set out in Table 4 of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw, plus the costs of remediation and clean up Every person who enters a Disposal Site with an Unsecured Load must pay a Surcharge in the amount set out in Table 4 of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw Special Handle Waste is exempt from all Surcharges, but if a Load of Special Handle Waste contains any Hazardous and Operational Impact Materials, it will be subject to the costs of remediation and clean-up. Blackline version of the proposed 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw compared to the 2017 Tipping Fee BylawUnofficial Consolidation of Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016 Page 8 of 23 ZWC - 103

106 Where a single Load is subject to multiple Surcharges, the Surcharge with the highest value will apply for the weight of the entire Load Despite anything else in this Bylaw, in advance of any person transporting a single Load or multiple Loads to a Disposal Site, the Manager may, at his or her discretion, waive any Surcharge or Surcharges or a portion thereof for a specified period and for specified classes of persons Despite anything else in this Bylaw, the Manager may, at his or her discretion, waive all fees and charges for a Load delivered to a Disposal Site by a non-profit or volunteer group resulting from a community clean-up project, provided that: (a) (b) the community clean-up project is conducted within the geographic area of any of GVRD member municipalities; the community clean-up project involves collecting Noxious Weeds, litter or abandoned waste from the natural environment from any of the following publicly owned areas: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) green space, such as natural areas, recreational parks or playgrounds; roads; marine shorelines and harbours; lakes, ponds, rivers, creeks, streams or other natural waterways. (c) (d) (e) (f) the Load does not contain Recyclable Materials or Hazardous and Operational Impact Materials; the Manager receives an advance written request from the non-profit or volunteer group prior to the date the community clean-up project is to be held; the Manager confirms in writing to the non-profit or volunteer group that fees and charges otherwise payable under this Bylaw will be waived; and the non-profit or volunteer group brings the Manager's written confirmation to the Disposal Site at the time of disposal The weigh scales at Disposal Sites weigh to the nearest tonnes. For those customers who do not have a customer charge account, as described in Schedule "F", the total amount payable to GVS&DD is rounded to the nearest dollar Every person who enters a Disposal Site to obtain a Weight Only Ticket must pay a fee of $15 per ticket. Blackline version of the proposed 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw compared to the 2017 Tipping Fee BylawUnofficial Consolidation of Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016 Page 9 of 23 ZWC - 104

107 5.19 Every person who disposes of a Load at the Waste-to-Energy Facility that is made up of at least 85% by weight of metals will receive a credit of $25 per tonne on exiting the scale house at the Waste-to-Energy Facility Despite section 5.1 of this Bylaw, any person who disposes of Municipal Solid Waste at a Disposal Site on a regular basis may apply to the GVS&DD for a customer charge account in accordance with Schedule "F" to this Bylaw In the event the weigh scale system at a Disposal Site is not functioning for any reason, at his or her discretion the Manager may: (a) (b) close the Disposal Site until the weigh scale system is functioning; or permit a person to dispose of a single Load at the Disposal Site subject to the following: (i) (ii) the Load must not measure more than 0.5 cubic metres in volume; and the minimum Tipping Fee set out in Table 1of Schedule "B" of this Bylaw, plus the Transaction Fee, will be charged for the Load In the event that a customer enters the Disposal Site with a rental vehicle, out-of-province or dealer licence plate, or previously left without payment then a $50 deposit is required on entry to the Disposal Site. 6.0 Regional Services Rate 6.1 The Regional Services Rate is set at an amount equal to 6% of the Tipping Fee for Municipal Garbage, as specified in Table 1of Schedule "B". The Regional Services Rate is included in all Tipping Fees. 6.2 Every Quarter, the City of Vancouver must record: (a) (b) (c) the total tonnage of Garbage; the tonnage of Vancouver Garbage and Delta Garbage; and the tonnage of Delta Residential Drop-off Garbage, that is disposed of at the Vancouver Disposal Sites during that Quarter and provide such information to GVS&DD and the Corporation of Delta within 30 days of the end of the Quarter. 6.3 Every Quarter GVS&DD will invoice the City of Vancouver for an amount equal to the Regional Services Rate for every tonne of Vancouver Garbage and Delta Residential Drop-off Garbage disposed of at the Vancouver Disposal Sites during the previous Quarter, and the City of Vancouver must remit payment to GVS&DD within 30 days of the date of such invoice. Blackline version of the proposed 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw compared to the 2017 Tipping Fee BylawUnofficial Consolidation of Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016 Page 10 of 23 ZWC - 105

108 6.4 Every Quarter GVS&DD will invoice the Corporation of Delta for an amount equal to the Regional Services Rate for every tonne of Delta Garbage disposed of at the Vancouver Disposal Sites during the previous Quarter, and the Corporation of Delta must remit payment to GVS&DD within 30 days of the date of such invoice. 7.0 Apportionment of Recycling Depot Costs 7.1 On or before March 31each year, the GVS&DD will prepare a detailed estimate of the amount required for constructing, maintaining, administering and operating the Recycling Depot at the North Shore Transfer Station ("Annual Estimate North Shore Recycling Depot") in that calendar year. 7.2 The Annual Estimate North Shore Recycling Depot will be calculated as follows: Annual Estimate North Shore Recycling Depot = OP + AD + CA + LA - R +/- DE Where: OP = the amount charged by GVS&DD's service provider for operating the Recycling Depot at the North Shore Transfer Station in that calendar year (which does not include costs related to management of mixed metals at the Recycling Depot); AD = GVS&DD's administrative charge of $25,000; CA = LA = R = DE = amortized capital costs, amounting to $68,000 each year for the calendar years ; a land use contribution of $23,268 each calendar year; revenues received from Multi-Material BC Society and Product Care Association of Canada for collection of recyclable materials from the Recycling Depot at the North Shore Transfer Station during the calendar year; and any deficit or surplus in the estimate from any previous calendar year. 7.3 The GVS& DD will apportion the Annual Estimate North Shore Recycling Depot among the City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver the District of West Vancouver on the basis of population (as published in the most recent version of British Columbia Municipal and Regional District Population Estimates of the Demographic Analysis Section of BC Stats, Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services of the Government of the Province of British Columbia). 7.4 On or before March 31 each year, the GVS&DD will prepare a detailed estimate of the amount required for constructing, maintaining, administering and operating the Recycling Depot at the Coquitlam Transfer Station ("Annual Estimate Coquitlam Recycling Depot") in that calendar year. 7.5 The Annual Estimate Coquitlam Transfer Station will be calculated as follows: Annual Estimate Blackline version of the proposed 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw compared to the 2017 Tipping Fee BylawUnofficial Consolidation of Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016 Page 11 of 23 ZWC - 106

109 Coquitlam Recycling Depot = OP + AD + LA - R +/- DE Where: OP = the amount charged by GVS&DD's service provider for operating the Recycling Depot at the Coquitlam Transfer Station in that calendar year (which does not include costs related to management of mixed metals at the Recycling Depot); AD = GVS&DD's administrative charge of $25,000; LA = a land use contribution of $17,81211,657; R = DE = revenues received from Product Care Association of Canada for collection of recyclable materials from the Recycling Depot at the Coquitlam Transfer Station during the calendar year; and any deficit or surplus in the estimate from any previous calendar year. 7.6 The GVS&DD will apportion the Annual Estimate Coquitlam Recycling Depot among the City of Port Moody, the City of Coquitlam and the City of Port Coquitlam on the basis of population (as published in the most recent version of British Columbia Municipal and Regional District Population Estimates of the Demographic Analysis Section of BC Stats, Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services of the Government of the Province of British Columbia). 7.7 On or before March 31 each year the GVS&DD will deliver to each municipality referenced in this section 7 an invoice for its apportionment of costs pursuant to this section 7, and, in accordance with section 56 of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Act, such invoices are payable on or before August 15 of the calendar year. 8.0 Interpretation 8.1 If a portion of this Bylaw is held to be invalid it shall be severed and the remainder of the Bylaw shall remain in effect. 8.2 In this Bylaw, the word "person" includes a corporation. 8.3 Schedules "A", "B", "C", "D", "E", and "F" are attached to and form part of this Bylaw. 9.0 Effective Date 9.1 This Bylaw comes into force and takes effect January 1, READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME this day of, PASSED AND FINALLY ADOPTED THIS day of, Blackline version of the proposed 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw compared to the 2017 Tipping Fee BylawUnofficial Consolidation of Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016 Page 12 of 23 ZWC - 107

110 Greg Moore, Chairperson Chris Plagnol, Corporate Officer Blackline version of the proposed 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw compared to the 2017 Tipping Fee BylawUnofficial Consolidation of Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016 Page 13 of 23 ZWC - 108

111 SCHEDULE "A" DISPOSAL SITES Coquitlam Transfer Station located at 1200 United Boulevard, Coquitlam North Shore Transfer Station located at 30 Riverside Drive, North Vancouver Surrey Transfer Station located at nd "d Street, Surrey Langley Residential Transfer Station located at Street, Langley Maple Ridge Residential Transfer Station located at Street, Maple Ridge Waste-to-Energy Facility located at 5150 Riverbend Drive, Burnaby Blackline version of the proposed 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw compared to the 2017 Tipping Fee BylawUnofficial Consolidation of Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016 Page 14 of 23 ZWC - 109

112 SCHEDULE "B" TIPPING FEES, TRANSACTION FEE, RECYCLI NG FEES AND SURCHARGES Table 1-Tipping Fees for Garbage and Special Handle Waste (including the Regional Services Rate) Net Weight North Shore Transfer Station 1 Surrey Transfer Station 1 Coquitlam Transfer Station 1 Maple Ridge Transfer Station 1 Langley Transfer Station 1 Waste-to- Energy Facility 1 Municipal Garbage All Loads $103100/tonne $103100/tonne $103100/tonne $103100/tonne $103100/tonne $103100/tonne All Garbage other than Municipal Garbage Minimum Tipping Fee for Garbage 0 to.99 tonnes 1.0 to 8.99 tonnes 9.0 tonnes or more Minimum Tipping Fee during Peak Hours $137133/tonne 2 $115112/tonne 4 $8280/tonne $137133/tonne 2 $115112/tonne 4 $8280/tonne $137133/tonne 2 $115112/tonne 4 $8280/tonne $137133/tonne 3 $115112/tonne 5 Not accepted. $137133/tonne 2 $115112/tonne 4 4 Not accepted. $137133/tonne 2 $115112/tonne 4 $8280/tonne $20/Load $20/Load $20/Load $10/Load $10/Load $10/Load Minimum Tipping Fee outside of Peak Hours $10/Load $10/Load $10/Load $10/Load $10/Load $10/Load Special Handle Waste All Loads Not accepted. Not accepted. Not accepted. Not accepted. Not accepted. $250/tonne, $50 minimum. 1 All Loads originating from Maple Ridge will be assessed an additional fee of $4/tonne. 2 To a maximum of $ per Load. 3 To a maximum of $ per Load. 4 To a maximum of $ per Load. 5 To a maximum of $ per Load. Table 2 - Transaction Fee Blackline version of the proposed 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw compared to the 2017 Tipping Fee BylawUnofficial Consolidation of Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016 Page 15 of 23 ZWC - 110

113 Table 3 - Recycling Fees for materials dropped off in designated Recycling Areas North Shore Transfer Station Surrey Transfer Station Coquitlam Transfer Station Maple Ridge Transfer Station Langley Transfer Station Waste-to- Energy Facility Source-Separated Organic Waste $67/tonne, $6 minimum $67/tonne, $6 minimum $67/tonne, $6 minimum $67/tonne, $6 minimum $67/tonne, $6 minimum Not accepted. Green Waste $67/tonne, $6 minimum $67/tonne, $6 minimum $67/tonne, $6 minimum $67/tonne, $6 minimum $67/tonne, $6 minimum Not accepted. Clean Wood $67/tonne, $6 minimum $67/tonne, $6 minimum. $67/tonne, $6 minimum $67/tonne, $6 minimum $67/tonne, $6 minimum. Not accepted. Gypsum - less than ½ tonne $150/tonne, $10 minimum $150/tonne, $10 minimum $150/tonne, $10 minimum $150/tonne, $10 minimum $150/tonne, $10 minimum Not accepted. Mattresses $15 per Mattress $15 per Mattress $15 per Mattress $15 per Mattress $15 per Mattress Not accepted. Table 3 Recycling Fees for materials dropped off in designated Recycling Areas Replaced by Bylaw 304, Effective date: September 1, 2017 North Shore Transfer Station Surrey Transfer Station Coquitlam Transfer Station Maple Ridge Transfer Station Langley Transfer Station Waste-to-Energy Facility Source-Separated Organic Waste $95/tonne, $10 minimum $95/tonne, $10 minimum $95/tonne, $10 minimum $95/tonne, $10 minimum $95/tonne, $10 minimum Not accepted. Green Waste $95/tonne, $10 minimum $95/tonne, $10 minimum $95/tonne, $10 minimum $95/tonne, $10 minimum $95/tonne, $10 minimum Not accepted. Clean Wood $95/tonne, $10 minimum $95/tonne, $10 minimum. $95/tonne, $10 minimum $95/tonne, $10 minimum $95/tonne, $10 minimum. Not accepted. Gypsum New: less than ½ tonne $150/tonne, $150/tonne, $150/tonne, $150/tonne, $150/tonne, Not accepted. $10 minimum $10 minimum $10 minimum $10 minimum $10 minimum Blackline version of the proposed 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw compared to the 2017 Tipping Fee BylawUnofficial Consolidation of Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016 Page 16 of 23 ZWC - 111

114 Gypsum Used: less than ½ tonne $200/tonne, $10 minimum $200/tonne, $10 minimum $200/tonne, $10 minimum $200/tonne, $10 minimum $200/tonne, $10 minimum Not accepted. Mattresses $15 per Mattress $15 per Mattress $15 per Mattress $15 per Mattress $15 per Mattress Not accepted. Replaced by Bylaw 304, 2017 Table 4- Surcharges Blackline version of the proposed 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw compared to the 2017 Tipping Fee BylawUnofficial Consolidation of Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016 Page 17 of 23 ZWC - 112

115 Zero Waste Committee - On Table Replacement Page Attachment 2 Replaced by Bylaw 304, 2017 Table 4- Surcharges Loads containing Recyclable Materials other than Food Waste or Clean Wood that exceeds either 5% of the total weight of the Load or 5% of the total volume of the Load (section 5.5) 50% of the applicable Tipping Fee Loads containing Contaminated Recyclable Paper that exceeds either 5% of the total weight of the Load or 5% of the total volume of the Load (section 5.6) 50% of the applicable Tipping Fee From July 1, 2018 Loads containing Expanded Polystyrene Packaging that exceeds either 20% of the total weight of the Load or 20% of the total volume of the Load (section 5.7) 100% of the applicable Tipping Fee Loads containing Food Waste that exceeds either 25% of the total weight of the Load or 25% of the total volume of the Load (section 5.8) 50% of the applicable Tipping Fee Before June 30, 2017 Loads containing Clean Wood that exceeds either 10% of the total weight of the Load or 10% of the total volume of the Load (section 5.9) 50% of the applicable Tipping Fee From July 1, 2017 Loads containing Clean Wood that exceeds either 5% of the total weight of the Load or 5% of the total volume of the Load (section 5.910) 50% of the applicable Tipping Fee Loads of Source Separated Organic Waste containing more than 0.05% (by wet weight) of any other type of Refuse (section ) $50 per Load Loads containing any Hazardous and Operational Impact Materials or Product Stewardship Materials (section ) $65 per Load plus any remediation or clean-up costs Unsecured Loads (section ) 50% of the applicable Tipping Fee to a maximum of $50.00 Blackline version of the proposed 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw compared to the 2017 Tipping Fee BylawUnofficial Consolidation of Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016 Page 18 of 23 ZWC - 113

116 1. Agricultural Waste; 2. Automobile parts and bodies; SCHEDULE "C" HAZARDOUS AND OPERATIONAL IMPACT MATERIALS 3. Refuse that is on fire, smoldering, odourous, dusty, flammable or explosive; 4. Hazardous Waste as defined in the Hazardous Waste Regulation, B.C. Reg. 63/88; 5. Propane tanks; 6. Liquids or sludge; 7. Coated or uncoated wire, hosing, rope or and cable exceeding 1.0 metre in length1% of the load; 8. Dead animals; 9. Inert fill material including soil, sod, gravel, concrete and asphalt exceeding 0.5 cubic metres per load. 10. Excrement, other than amounts of pet excrement that are double bagged and discarded with Municipal Solid Waste and that do not exceed either 5% of the total weight of the Load or 5% of the total volume of the Load; 11. Personal Hygiene Products where the Personal Hygiene Products make up more than 10% of the Load unless the Personal Hygiene Products are double bagged in sealed plastic bags that are sufficiently durable to resist leaking or breaking during collection and disposal; 12. Barrels, drums, pails or other large (205 litre or greater) liquid containers, whether full or empty; 13. Any single object that: (a) weighs more than 100 kilograms; or (b) (c)(b) (d) exceeds 0.35 square metres in cross section at any point; or exceeds 1.2 metres in width and/or 2.5 metres in length, except at the Waste-to Energy Facility where a single object must not exceed 1.0 metre in length.; or exceeds 3 cubic metres in volume. Blackline version of the proposed 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw compared to the 2017 Tipping Fee BylawUnofficial Consolidation of Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016 Page 19 of 23 ZWC - 114

117 14. Gypsum; 15. Mattresses; 16. Railroad ties or creosote treated wood; Toxic Plants; Refuse that would cause undue risk of injury or occupational disease to any person at the Disposal Site or that would otherwise contravene the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation B.C. Reg. 296/97 enacted pursuant to the Workers Compensation Act, as amended or replaced from time to time; and Any other Refuse that the Manager considers unsuitable for handling at a Disposal Site. Blackline version of the proposed 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw compared to the 2017 Tipping Fee BylawUnofficial Consolidation of Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016 Page 20 of 23 ZWC - 115

118 SCHEDULE "D" RECYCLABLE MATERIALS 1. Beverage containers identified in "Schedule 1- Beverage Container Product Category" to the Recycling Regulation; 2. Containers other than beverage containers made of: (a) (b) (c) metal; glass; or polyethylene terephthalate (number 1 PET plastic), high density polyethylene (number 2 HOPE plastic), low density polyethylene (number 4 LOPE plastic) or polypropylene (number 5 PP); 3. Corrugated Cardboard; 4. Recyclable Paper; 5. Green Waste; 6. Food Waste; and 7. Clean Wood. Blackline version of the proposed 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw compared to the 2017 Tipping Fee BylawUnofficial Consolidation of Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016 Page 21 of 23 ZWC - 116

119 SCHEDULE "E" PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP MATERIALS 1. The following materials pursuant to Schedule 2 - Residual Product Category to the Recycling Regulation: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) Solvents and flammable liquids; Pesticides; Gasoline; Pharmaceutical products and medications; Oil, oil filters and oil containers; Lubricating oils and lubricating oil containers; Paint; Lead-acid batteries; Antifreeze and antifreeze containers; 2. Electronics and electrical products, including metal household and commercial appliance, as identified in Schedule 3 - Electronics and Electrical Products Category to the Recycling Regulation; 3. Tires pursuant to Schedule 4 - Tire Product Category to the Recycling Regulation. Blackline version of the proposed 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw compared to the 2017 Tipping Fee BylawUnofficial Consolidation of Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016 Page 22 of 23 ZWC - 117

120 SCHEDU LE "F" CUSTOMER CHARGE ACCOU NTS 1. Any person wishing to establish a customer charge account with the GVS&DD must complete the GVS&DD's application for credit ("Application for Credit"). 2. The Treasury Manager may approve the Application for Credit on behalf of the GVS&DD and establish a commercial charge account for a person for up to $250, The Division Manager of Financial Planning and Processes may approve the Application for Credit on behalf of the GVS&DD and establish a commercial charge account for a person for amounts up to $500, The Chief Financial Officer may approve the Application for Credit on behalf of the GVS&DD and establish a commercial charge account for a person for amounts up to $2,000, If the GVS&DD approves a person's Application for Credit and establishes a commercial charge account, then: (a) (b) the person may leave the Disposal Site before paying the applicable Tipping Fees, Transaction Fee, Recycling Fees and Surcharges; and the GVS&DD will generate invoices for Tipping Fees, Transaction Fees, Recycling Fees and Surcharges on a monthly basis for up to the established commercial charge account limit, which invoices are payable within 35 days. 6. Where a person fails or refuses to pay an invoice for Tipping Fees, Transaction Fees, Recycling Fees and Surcharges within 35 days, then the GVS&DD may rescind their customer charge account and the person must: (a) (b) pay interest at the rate of 1.25% per month (15% per year) compounded monthly and calculated daily on all amounts overdue, including all overdue interest, from the date the charge was due to the date of payment; and not dispose of any Municipal Solid Waste at a Disposal Site until any outstanding invoice has been paid in full. Blackline version of the proposed 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw compared to the 2017 Tipping Fee BylawUnofficial Consolidation of Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016 Page 23 of 23 ZWC - 118

121 5.5 To: From: Zero Waste Committee Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services Date: October 6, 2017 Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Subject: Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing Update RECOMMENDATION That the GVS&DD Board direct staff to prepare bylaws on the Mixed Municipal Solid Waste Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing. PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to seek direction from the Board on next steps related to the proposed Mixed Municipal Solid Waste Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing program, following feedback received from stakeholder consultation. BACKGROUND On July 28, 2017, the GVS&DD Board approved the following recommendations: That the GVS&DD Board approve initiating consultation on the introduction of a Mixed Municipal Solid Waste Generator Levy. That the GVS&DD Board approve initiating consultation on licensing commercial waste haulers. Since July, Metro Vancouver held one webinar and two workshops to seek input from stakeholders on the Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing, and provided a range of options for submission of feedback. This report provides a summary of feedback from the consultation activities, and in response to this feedback, proposes revisions and clarifications on the proposed approach outlined in the July 28 Board reports titled Mixed Municipal Solid Waste Generator Levy and Commercial Waste Hauler Licensing. GENERATOR LEVY AND COMMERCIAL WASTE HAULER LICENSING Generator Levy Under the model put forward in the July 28 Board reports, all generators of Municipal Solid Waste from residential, commercial and institutional sources (Mixed Municipal Solid Waste) would pay a Generator Levy for fixed costs of Metro Vancouver s transfer station network and solid waste planning (including waste reduction and recycling planning). For Municipal Solid Waste delivered to Metro Vancouver and City of Vancouver disposal facilities (Regional Facilities), the Generator Levy would be incorporated into the Tipping Fee and would not affect the amount paid by haulers at Regional Facilities. For any Mixed Municipal Solid Waste delivered to facilities other than Regional Facilities, haulers would be required to collect and remit the Generator Levy to Metro Vancouver. It is anticipated that the Generator Levy would be set at ZWC - 119

122 Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing Update Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: Thursday, October 12, 2017 Page 2 of 6 approximately $40 per tonne and would increase to approximately $50 per tonne over the next five years. The Generator Levy would not apply to Source Separated Recyclables such as organics or to construction and demolition (C&D) materials delivered to private facilities. Any C&D material delivered to Regional Facilities for disposal would be subject to the full Tipping Fee. Commercial Hauler Licensing To help encourage recycling in multi-family and commercial/institutional buildings, and assist in collecting the Generator Levy, any commercial hauler collecting more than 10 tonnes per month of Mixed Municipal Solid Waste having one or more mechanically unloading vehicles (ie. not hand unloaded) would require a Commercial Hauler Licence. The Commercial Hauler Licence would require Mixed Municipal Solid Waste haulers to provide recycling containers at each customers premises unless recycling containers are provided by a third party. The Licence would also require the Hauler to collect and remit the Generator Levy to Metro Vancouver for any Mixed Municipal Solid Waste delivered to facilities other than Regional Facilities. Consultation Update Following the Board s approval to initiate consultation on the proposed Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing program, Metro Vancouver undertook a range of activities to seek feedback from stakeholders. Activities included: Notifying approximately 400 individuals and entities of the consultation process, starting August 3, 2017, inviting them to consultation events, and directing them to information on the Metro Vancouver website. Notified parties included recycling and waste service providers, boards of trade and chambers of commerce, municipalities, provincial ministries, non-governmental organizations, and First Nations within Metro Vancouver and in adjacent regional districts; Hosting a webinar on September 7, and in-person workshops on September 13 and 21; Developing a survey on the key consultation areas, which was available online and in paper format at the in-person workshops; Posting the Board reports, presentation slides, webinar video and survey on the Metro Vancouver website; and Offering to meet with individuals or groups in addition to the webinar and workshops. Stakeholders were invited to provide feedback at the webinar and workshops, by completing the survey or by writing to Metro Vancouver up to September 30, Participants in the process were advised that they would receive notifications as information was provided to the Zero Waste Committee and Board. Twenty-six individuals attended the webinar on September 7, eight individuals attended the workshop on September 13, and 21 individuals attended the workshop on September 21. Five online surveys were submitted, one was received and five letters received, and there were 439 views of the consultation webpage prior to the end of the consultation period on September 30. Written feedback including letters, s and survey responses is included as Attachment 1. Meeting summaries and participant lists from the webinar and in-person meetings are included as Attachment 2 and a table summarizing all input received and Metro Vancouver responses is included in Attachment 3. ZWC - 120

123 Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing Update Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: Thursday, October 12, 2017 Page 3 of 6 Issues Identified During Consultation Licensing of Municipal Haulers Questions were raised as to whether municipalities would require licences, especially municipalities collecting Mixed Municipal Solid Waste from multi-family and commercial/institutional generators. One concern expressed was that if municipalities did not require licences, a generator that did not want recycling containers could potentially switch from a commercial hauler to a municipal hauler. Some municipalities have policies in place that require the municipality only collect garbage if recycling containers are also provided, but not all municipalities have such policies in place. Proposed resolution/response: Exempt municipalities collecting waste from multi-family and commercial/institutional sectors from hauler licensing only if the municipality confirms it has policies requiring recycling containers be provided wherever the municipality collects Mixed Municipal Solid Waste. Recycling requirements Questions were raised about the enforcement of the recycling requirement under the proposed Commercial Hauler Licensing Program. In particular, clarification was requested on whether recyclables could be co-mingled. Proposed resolution/response: The proposed bylaw would clarify that Recyclable Material including organics, paper and paper products such as cardboard, and metal, glass and plastic containers must be collected separately from Mixed Municipal Solid Waste. Organics must be collected separately from other Recyclable Material. Other Recyclable Material could be comingled. While many participants supported the provision of recycling containers wherever garbage collection services exist, some noted that it would be challenging to enforce these requirements if customers were unwilling to participate in or pay for the service. Some participants suggested that Metro Vancouver should enforce recycling requirements on the generator rather than the hauler. Proposed resolution/response: Metro Vancouver will continue to provide educational resources to aid haulers in encouraging their customers to recycle properly and without contamination. Setting recycling requirements for haulers is more efficient than Metro Vancouver directly enforcing recycling requirements on generators. Additionally, the GVS&DD does not have authority to directly require generators to separate recyclables. Licensing fees and Enforcement Questions were asked with respect to the annual cost of a Commercial Hauler Licence. The cost identified in the July 28 Board report was $100 per year per company. It is estimated that less than 50 companies would require licences. Metro Vancouver expects the initial enforcement of hauler licensing could be undertaken with existing resources, and that administrative costs for issuing licences are in-line with a $100 per year licensing fee. Additional future resource requirements would be reviewed and brought forward to the Board for consideration if required. The licence fee could be reviewed in the future if additional enforcement resources are required. A $100 per year licence fee would ensure that the cost of a licence would not be a barrier to entry into the Mixed Municipal Solid ZWC - 121

124 Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing Update Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: Thursday, October 12, 2017 Page 4 of 6 Waste collection industry. There were various views with respect to the appropriate value of a licence. Proposed resolution/response: Commercial Hauler Licence fee to be set at $100 per year per company. It is expected that approximately 50 licenses would be issued per year with each licence requiring approximately two hours of administrative time. On this basis, $100 per licence per year will cover the cost of licensing. Reporting requirements Questions were asked with respect to record keeping and reporting requirements under the proposed Commercial Hauler Licence, and the cost impact of these requirements on commercial haulers. For commercial haulers delivering Mixed Municipal Solid Waste to Regional Facilities, record keeping requirements would be limited to tracking quantities of Mixed Municipal Solid Waste collected and disposed, along with disposal facilities and dates, and the only reporting requirement would be an annual declaration confirming that all Mixed Municipal Solid Waste collected was delivered to Regional Facilities. For commercial haulers delivering Mixed Municipal Solid Waste to facilities other than Regional Facilities, waste quantities, disposal facilities and dates would need to be reported to Metro Vancouver. Metro Vancouver understands that this information is typically tracked by commercial haulers. Proposed resolution/response: Proposed record keeping and reporting requirements are described above. Metro Vancouver will work with commercial haulers to ensure reporting mechanisms are streamlined. Use/Purpose of Generator Levy Questions were asked as to use of the Generator Levy and specifically whether it would be used for future waste-to-energy. Participants asked whether the purpose of the Generator Levy was to create a monopoly to develop waste-to-energy. Additionally, longer term projections for the Tipping Fee and the Generator Levy were requested. The accuracy of historic Tipping Fee projections was questioned. Proposed resolution/response: The Generator Levy would be set to equal the fixed costs of transfer stations and solid waste planning, and would not include waste-to-energy or landfill disposal costs. The purpose of the Generator Levy is to ensure all waste generators contribute to the fixed costs of transfer stations and solid waste planning, which benefit all waste generators within the region. Five year Tipping Fee projections are being provided as part of the 2018 budget planning process. Tipping Fee projections will be updated regularly. Longer term projections may be developed in the future. Applicability of Generator Levy to Mixed Municipal Solid Waste delivered to Private Licensed Facilities Questions were asked as to whether the Generator Levy would apply to Mixed Municipal Solid Waste delivered to private facilities licensed by Metro Vancouver. Proposed resolution/response: The proposed Generator Levy would be remitted by Haulers to Metro Vancouver if the Hauler delivered Mixed Municipal Solid Waste to a private facility licensed by Metro Vancouver on the same basis as if the Hauler delivered Mixed Municipal Solid Waste to a facility outside of Metro Vancouver. ZWC - 122

125 Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing Update Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: Thursday, October 12, 2017 Page 5 of 6 Other feedback A range of other feedback was provided during the consultation events. A summary of feedback is included in Attachment 3. Some participants suggested that the consultation process was too short, and that additional rounds of consultation should be conducted prior to bringing proposed bylaws to the Zero Waste Committee and Board. Those participants also suggested that some potentially affected parties were not aware of the consultation process, and that others expected the consultation process to go on for a number of months and as such had chosen not to participate at this point. Staff advised that participants in the consultation process will be notified as reports on the consultation are published, and individuals have the option of appearing as a delegation to the Zero Waste Committee if they believe their feedback has not been adequately considered and responded to. ALTERNATIVES 1. That the GVS&DD Board direct staff to prepare bylaws on the Mixed Municipal Solid Waste Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing. 2. That the Zero Waste Committee receive for information the report dated October 6, 2017, titled Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing Update and direct staff to initiate a second round of consultation on the proposed Mixed Municipal Solid Waste Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS If the Board approves Alternative 1, staff would report back with proposed bylaws on the Mixed Municipal Solid Waste Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing. Issues raised during consultation have been identified for the Board s consideration, and where appropriate clarifications and modifications have been made to the proposed approach for introducing a Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing program. Initial enforcement of the Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing program is expected to be accommodated within the existing budget for Environmental Regulation and Enforcement. Staff estimate that a Commercial Hauler Licensing fee of $100 per year would generate revenue of up to $5,000 per year if 50 licences are issued. The initial Generator Levy is estimated to be approximately $40 per tonne, increasing to approximately $50 per tonne over the next five years as waste quantities decline and new transfer station infrastructure is added. Alternatively, the Zero Waste Committee could direct staff to conduct additional consultation. Additional consultation would delay the implementation of a Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing program. A bylaw implementing Commercial Hauler Licensing must be approved by the Minister of Environment. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION The GVS&DD Board approved initiating consultation on a proposed Mixed Municipal Solid Waste Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing program at its July 28, 2017 meeting. ZWC - 123

126 Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing Update Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: Thursday, October 12, 2017 Page 6 of 6 Under the proposed Generator Levy, all residential, commercial and institutional generators of Municipal Solid Waste would be required to contribute to the fixed costs of transfer stations and solid waste planning. It is anticipated that the Generator Levy would be set at approximately $40 per tonne and would increase to approximately $50 per tonne over the next five years. For Mixed Municipal Solid Waste delivered to Metro Vancouver and City of Vancouver disposal facilities, the Generator Levy would be incorporated into the Tipping Fee and would not affect the amount paid by haulers at Regional Facilities. For any Mixed Municipal Solid Waste delivered to other facilities, Haulers would be required to collect and remit the Generator Levy to Metro Vancouver. Commercial Haulers collecting more than 10 tonnes per month of Mixed Municipal Solid Waste using mechanically unloaded vehicles would require a Commercial Hauler License. Since the July 28 Board meeting, information has been posted on Metro Vancouver s website, stakeholders have been notified of the consultation, and a webinar and two in-person workshops have been held. Opportunities to provide written feedback were available up to September 30, In total, 55 people attended either the webinar or workshop (some individuals attended more than one event). Five survey forms were completed, and 1 and 5 letters were received. Feedback from the consultation activities is summarized in the body of this report and in Attachments 1-3. In response to feedback from the consultation, some clarifications and adjustments to the initial proposed approach have been identified. Staff recommend Alternative 1, that the Board direct staff to prepare bylaws for a Mixed Municipal Solid Waste Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing program for the Board s consideration. Attachments: 1. Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing Consultation - Written Input Received (Correspondence and Surveys) 2. Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing Consultation - Meeting Summaries 3. Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing Consultation Interim Summary of Input Received and Metro Vancouver Responses ZWC - 124

127 ATTACHMENT 1 From: Richard Bender [mailto:richard.bender@1800gotjunk.com] Sent: Thursday, September 14, :53 PM To: Information Centre Subject: Why are haulers who dump construction or demolition material exempt from the license? To whom it may concern: Have attended your webinar and spoken to Mr. Henderson and feel you are disproportionately punishing the small business haulers with your licenses and levies. Given I already subsidize the large haulers who pay 40% less than me to dump unsorted garbage your continued regulation to funnel more money to your coffers is an added insult to injury. I recognize now that this clearly is not about diversion. Its just about the money. Pretty discouraging and genuinely hurts my business. Richard -- Richard Bender Franchise Partner, Vancouver Metro Voice or Text: ZWC - 125

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130 September 27, 2017 Mr. Paul Henderson General Manager, Metro Vancouver Solid Waste Division 4330 Kingsway Burnaby BC, V5H 4G8 Via RE: Lack of Adequate Public Consultation Dear Mr. Henderson, On behalf of the Waste Management Association of BC (WMABC), I'm writing to voice our strong opposition to the September 30, 2017 deadline for public comments on the proposed commercial waste hauler license, waste generator levy and amendments to Bylaw 181. The WMABC has heard from numerous non-member waste services companies as well as commercial and industrial businesses that have expressed concern about the lack of awareness of the proposed initiatives and the consultation program. This in large part can be attributed to Metro Vancouver introducing these measures in the middle of summer. As a result, many of these groups only heard about these initiatives last week. The situation has been further exacerbated by the lack of information provided in the webinars and public consultations sessions. The consensus from our members and from the business community has been that the information presented has not added further clarity to what was previously presented to Metro Vancouver's Zero Waste Committee on July 13, As well, the online survey has little bearing to the proposed initiatives and amendments. If Metro Vancouver is sincere in its desire to solicit the input of the waste services industry and those in the commercial and industrial sector to improve waste diversion, it must provide greater information and extend the deadline for submissions. To that end, we will follow up with your office this week. In the interim, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact myself of Lori Bryan, Executive Director of the WMABC. Sincerely, Matt Torgerson President c. Lori Bryan Executive Director Carol Mason CAO, Metro Vancouver Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Committee Mark Zacharias Deputy Minister, BC Ministry of Environment Waste Management Association of BC PO Box 3322, Station Main Mission, BC V2V 4J5 info@wmabc.ca ZWC - 128

131 SENT BY September 28, 2017 Carol Mason Commissioner/Chief Administrative Officer Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District 4330 Kingsway Burnaby, B.C., V5H 4G8 Dear Ms. Mason: Re: Proposed Levy & Bylaws This letter provides commentary on Metro Vancouver s latest attempt at seeking to impose flow-control and further facility licensing restrictions on the waste management industry, and the import of those proposed changes on due process. The NextUse licensing process is a prime example of how what should be a fair and equitable administration of your office's authority can be and is ignored when there are other agendas at play. This is just a small prelude of things to come if Metro Vancouver is granted the additional control and authority currently proposed in amendments to Bylaw 181, as well as the plan to subsidize its operations through fees imposed on industry participants rather than compete with better value options. For context, the NextUse license application was for a mixed waste material recovery facility that would provide a last pass at the waste stream, stripping out the remaining fraction of recyclables that Metro has acknowledged is increasingly more difficult to address through source separation. In contrast to the transfer station that Metro is building adjacent to NextUse's site, that will simply act as a depot for shipping waste to disposal, the NextUse Facility would increase recyclables recovery and thereby substantively contribute to achieving the primary Goals of the ISWRMP. In the more than three years it took NextUse to get through the licensing process, including two appeals of patently absurd and intentionally-prejudicial terms, Metro Vancouver was able to advance the development of its adjacent transfer station to the procurement stage (which will unnecessarily cost taxpayers an estimated $57 million). Further, the upshot of your decisions is that NextUse was forced to bring two appeals that were and should have been entirely unnecessary. The application process NextUse was put through, together with the appeals, are fairly described as a ploy by Metro-Vancouver NextUse Recycling Ltd W. Broadway, ZWC - 129Vancouver, BC, V6J 1W8

132 NextUse License T-045 to delay issuing our license, and demonstrative of its generally hostile disposition to innovative private sector involvement in the waste management industry. What occurred also confirms the debilitating conflict that is the result of your office being responsible for the conduct and decisions of two divisions one that licenses and regulates private sector facilities and the other that competes with those same facilities. Since the proposed amendments to the appeal provisions of Bylaw 181 do not rectify this inherent, institutionalized problem, even on a prospective basis, we feel compelled to bring the history of NextUse's License application to the attention of the appropriate persons and entities within the industry, to the small business owners and companies that rely on cost-effective services, and to all levels of government. We also consider it important to note that the aforementioned history, while highly disconcerting on its own, is just one example of broader industry concerns regarding other Bylaw changes proposed by Metro Vancouver, including the establishment of a levy, hauler licensing, and limiting private sector facility licenses to 5 years. Those proposals are a transparent attempt to prejudice the private sector by subsidizing Metro-owned facilities. That would be anti-competitive in addition to facilitating unrestricted fee increases to pay for mega-projects such as incineration. And yes, just like with Bylaw 280, we expect that Metro will say that flow control mechanisms are only about waste diversion. However, that is because Metro is tied to the language of the 2010 ISWRMP which only allows Metro to implement flow control mechanisms for the purpose of diversion. However, trying to keep solid waste in your sphere of control as you increase tipping fees to pay mega-millions for another incinerator is and always has been Metro s plan. The reality is that since proposed Bylaw 280 was rejected, diversion continues to increase with the only notable change being that without the ability to lock-in customers through flowcontrol, Metro was forced to take incineration off the books - at least for now. Given the magnitude and potential impact of the proposed changes, it seems obvious that the short time allowed for consultations and setting them during the summer holiday period was designed to hinder meaningful input. This is yet another concerning display of Metro s indignation to the private sector and innovation, especially innovation that jeopardizes its mega-projects. Yours truly, Russ. S. Black, P.Eng. President ZWC Page 2 of 2

133 Fraser Valley Regional District Kct. ca rti. ta September 29, 2017 Delivered via org Paul Henderson, General Manager of Solid Waste Services Metro Vancouver 4330 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 4G8 RE: Proposed Changes to Solid Waste Management in Metro Vancouver DearMr. Henderson: It is our understanding that you are currently consulting on the possible introduction of a split fee generator levy, commercial waste hauler licensing, and changes to solid waste bylaw 181. You state in your consultation documentation that the purpose of these changes is to assist in the management of municipal solid waste in your region and to increase diversion. Although the current consultation makes no mention of incineration, it is difficult to overlookthe similarities in outcome that Metro Vancouver is attempting to achieve with the currently proposed regulatory measures and with Bylaw 280, which was rejected by the Province. Both appear to have the same goal in mind: facilitating a steady flow of garbage for a new incinerator. Further, we understand that you stated publicly during the September 21, 2017 consultation session that Metro Vancouver will be reinitiating its pursuit of additional incineration capacity in the first quarter of It certainly does not seem coincidental that Metro Vancouver ended its last incinerator procurement process after the defeat of Bylaw 280, and is now considering the resurrection of that procurement process with a new waste flow bylaw on the horizon. The two year time period since Metro Vancouver put a hold on its incinerator procurement process has been a welcome reprieve for the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD). With our limited staff, it took tremendous effort to facilitate the public communications and media campaign speaking out against incineration in our fragile airshed. We were fortunate to work alongside many other community groups, residents and industry who loudly voiced opposition to incineration to the Provincial government. The FVRD has been able to make significant progress in its own diversion efforts as we move toward requiring source separation at the generator level from all waste sectors in We also continue to move toward the development of a Mixed Waste Materials Recovery Facility to further maximize diversion. The FVRD will take up the fight again to advocate for the health of all residents in an effort to prevent avoidable pollution from an unnecessary incinerator, but would rather work cooperatively with Metro Vancouver on furthering diversion efforts. In the near future, the FVRD would gladly assist Metro Vancouver in attaining its high diversion goals through the assistance of Mixed Waste Materials Recovery. This joint effort would allow our Regions and our Province to be world leaders in Zero Waste. Sincerely, Stacey Barker Deputy Director of Regional Programs ec: Mark Zacharias, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategy Cheam Avenue I Chilliwack I V2P 1N6 Phone: Toll Free: I Fax: ZWC - 131

134 Consultation Survey and Responses (5) Mixed Municipal Solid Waste Generator Levy/Commercial Waste Hauler Licensing Survey Introduction Metro Vancouver is consulting on the introduction of two new regulatory initiatives: a generator levy for Mixed Municipal Solid Waste (Municipal Solid Waste from residential, commercial, or institutional sources and excluding waste from demolition and construction sources); and a commercial hauler licensing program. These proposals aim to ensure public solid waste infrastructure and planning is funded in an equitable manner, while reducing waste and increasing recycling in apartments, condos, commercial buildings, and institutional buildings within the Metro Vancouver region. The proposed Generator Levy would cover fixed costs of the Metro Vancouver network of transfer stations as well as the costs of solid waste planning including waste reduction and recycling initiatives. The Generator Levy would be a component of the existing tipping fee at Metro Vancouver and City of Vancouver facilities (Regional Facilities). Regional Facilities currently include: Vancouver South Transfer Station Maple Ridge Transfer Station North Shore Transfer Station Langley Transfer Station Coquitlam Transfer Station Vancouver Landfill Surrey Transfer Station Waste-to-Energy Facility in Burnaby The cost of Mixed Municipal Solid Waste disposal at these facilities would not be affected. Put another way, Metro Vancouver is not proposing to increase the total cost of tipping for Mixed Municipal Solid Waste at this time. However, waste haulers that deliver Mixed Municipal Solid Waste to facilities other than those operated by Metro Vancouver or the City of Vancouver would be required to track those waste quantities, collect the Generator Levy and remit it to Metro Vancouver (as it will not otherwise be recovered as part of the tipping fee). All generators of residential, commercial and institutional waste in the region would help fund the transfer station system and solid waste planning, whether or not their waste is delivered to Regional Facilities. The initial value of the Generator Levy is estimated at $40/tonne. The proposed commercial hauler licence program would require all commercial haulers of Mixed Municipal Solid Waste that use self-unloading vehicles (not hand-unloaded vehicles) and that collect more than 10 tonnes per month of Mixed Municipal Solid Waste to obtain a licence from Metro Vancouver. Among the requirements of the licence would be that (i) licensees ensure recycling containers are in place wherever they collect Mixed Municipal Solid Waste and, (ii) collect and remit the Generator Levy to Metro Vancouver through tipping fees or separate remittances. More background on these initiatives, including Board reports, is available on our website (metrovancouver.org search Generator Levy Consultation ). ZWC - 132

135 1. Please select one of the following that best describes you: Resident Waste or Recycling Hauler Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff Representative of Product Steward Representative of business other than a waste management or recycling business Member of First Nation Consultant Government staff / elected representative Institutional staff Representative of Non-Governmental Organization (please specify type of organization e.g. Business Improvement Area ) Other (please specify): Respondent #1 Respondent #2 Respondent #3 Respondent #4 Respondent #5 Waste or Recycling Hauler Waste or Recycling Hauler Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff Waste or Recycling Hauler GENERATOR LEVY 2. Introduction A key rationale for the Generator Levy is that all waste generators in the Metro Vancouver region should equitably pay for the regional network of transfer stations available to them, as well as the costs of solid waste planning including waste reduction and recycling planning. a) What aspects of this approach do you support? SOURCE Respondent #1 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #2 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #3 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) Respondent #4 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) SURVEY RESPONSE I support equitable payment for regional transfer system. At the base of this rationale has to be a free market that can exist, compete with in the system. None. Support the generator levy as it is fair to everyone in the Region None. MV should regulate and enforce, not operate. The generator levy is a tax on competing private industry creating a tilted playing field. ZWC - 133

136 b) What aspects of this approach do you not support? SOURCE Respondent #2 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #5 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) SURVEY RESPONSE It severely hampers innovation in waste handling and increasing recycling. I do not support this idea. It's a terrible idea. 3. Calculation of the Generator Levy The estimated value of the Generator Levy would be approximately $40 per tonne in 2018, rising to approximately $50 per tonne by The Levy would be set by bylaw on a periodic basis. The Levy would not affect the total amount of tipping fees at regional disposal facilities, and would only be separately remitted for Mixed Municipal Solid Waste delivered to facilities other than those operated by Metro Vancouver or the City of Vancouver. The Levy would be made up of costs for the following elements of the regional solid waste system: Fixed costs of the transfer station network, including recycling Solid waste planning, including waste reduction and recycling initiatives Enforcement of recycling and waste reduction regulations Debt, administration and other centralized costs allocated proportionally to the activities listed above The Generator Levy would not include any costs associated with disposal, such as waste transportation, landfilling or waste-to-energy. a) Please provide feedback about the proposed cost components to be included in the Generator Levy. SOURCE Respondent #1 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #2 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #3 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) SURVEY RESPONSE The cost components seem to be reasonable. All levels of government are criticized for administrative costs - it would be a key concern for our company as well. I have heard many times, there are over 50 engineers working in Metro Van solid waste department. Is this even possible? If not it should be part of the communication strategy to ensure the public knows about efficiencies and streamlining that occurs in the solid waste department. If it is in fact true - we would definitely be concerned that the range of components is too expensive and that cost containment on solid waste and recycling should be a priority. The words estimated, approximately and periodic cause me a lot of concern. It would be nice to have these charges set so that all involved would have a better idea of what is actually being discussed. Also, as recycling increases and waste into the system decreases, one would also expect to see the fixed costs of transfer stations decrease as well This is reasonable. ZWC - 134

137 Respondent #5 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Terrible idea. Increasing costs by $40 to $50 to subsidize another (overpriced) disposal method is a terrible idea and should NOT be done. b) Do you have any suggestions regarding the proposed cost components to be included in the Generator Levy? SOURCE Respondent #1 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #4 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) SURVEY RESPONSE Transparency, frequent communications on it so that public and industry have confidence that the system is not burdensome to the taxpayer and consumer. Have the tipping fee at regional facilities reflect all costs, capital, admin/overhead and operating expenses. Allowing the user to see the true cost of the system. 4. Application of the Generator Levy The Generator Levy would apply to all Mixed Municipal Solid Waste (Municipal Solid Waste from residential, commercial or institutional sources) generated in Metro Vancouver. This does not include source-separated Recyclable Material such as organics, or construction and demolition materials delivered to construction & demolition waste facilities. a) Please share your thoughts about the proposed application of the Generator Levy to Mixed Municipal Solid Waste only. SOURCE Respondent #1 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #2 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #3 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) Respondent #4 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) Respondent #5 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Agreed. SURVEY RESPONSE It reminds me of when municipalities separated the "utilities" from property tax. It is a way of hiding price increases by raising the price of the 2 components separately. Seems reasonable. It is a clear attempt to box out private industry innovation running contrary to its stated objective in Section 2.3 of MV's ISRWMP. Don't do it. b) Do you have any suggestions regarding the type of material a Generator Levy should be applied to? For example, is there anything that could be added? No responses provided. ZWC - 135

138 5. Collection of the Generator Levy For Mixed Municipal Solid Waste delivered to Regional Facilities, the Generator Levy would be incorporated into the tipping fee and would not affect the cost of Mixed Municipal Solid Waste disposal. However, waste haulers that deliver Mixed Municipal Solid Waste to facilities other than Regional Facilities would be required to track those waste quantities, collect the Generator Levy and remit it to Metro Vancouver. a) What are the benefits of the proposed collection mechanism for the Generator Levy? SOURCE Respondent #1 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #2 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #3 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) Respondent #4 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) Respondent #5 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) SURVEY RESPONSE Obvious benefits such as known quantities of export and where they are going. Metro makes money for doing nothing Ensures all generators of waste pay their fair share of system costs There are no benefits to private industry in this mechanism. None. b) What are the challenges associated with the proposed collection mechanism for the Generator Levy? SOURCE Respondent #1 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #2 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) SURVEY RESPONSE transparency from the companies asked to report Increased staff time for haulers, limits private sector innovation, limits post source separated recycling c) Do you have any suggestions or additional comments about how Metro Vancouver should collect the Generator Levy? SOURCE Respondent #2 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #4 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) Respondent #5 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Don t. SURVEY RESPONSE The generator levy should be scrapped. If this project is absolutely going ahead for sure, (which it should not)... then have Mixed Municipal Solid Waste ALSO pay their share. This is fair and equitable. ZWC - 136

139 COMMERCIAL HAULER LICENSING 6. Introduction The proposed commercial hauler licence would help increase recycling in apartments, condos, commercial buildings, and institutional buildings, by requiring licensees to ensure recycling containers are in place wherever Mixed Municipal Solid Waste is collected. a) In principle, do you support efforts to help increase recycling in apartments, condos, commercial buildings, and institutional buildings? SOURCE Respondent #1 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #2 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #3 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) Respondent #4 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) Respondent #5 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) SURVEY RESPONSE Yes, i do in principal. It is important that free an open market exist in this remaining portion of the market. Recycle BC and other stewardship plans limit the opportunity for private enterprise to expand service offerings and range of services and areas of service. It is very important that Metro Van not further limit the market place and promote limited service providers with regulation / levy. In principle, yes. Doing this in no way encourages this goal. Hauling companies of course want to provide more services to their customers, but putting containers in place doesn't mean they will be used Yes. Yes. Of course. b) What are the benefits of working toward this goal through the proposed hauler licence? SOURCE Respondent #1 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #2 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #3 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) Respondent #4 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) Respondent #5 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) SURVEY RESPONSE hopefully expanded and improved diversion results teeth for haulers / service providers to insist on recycling services for customers Can't see any Haulers have the ability to supply a range of services None. This would NOT help accomplish this goal. ZWC - 137

140 c) What are the challenges of working toward this goal through the proposed hauler licence? SOURCE Respondent #1 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #2 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #3 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) Respondent #5 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) SURVEY RESPONSE space issues at the customer site compliance at the customer site, they can have bins but don't have to use them (theoretically) Metro is going after the low hanging fruit. It's easy to ask more from the haulers, it's more difficult to go after the generator. Haulers have no authority, there needs to be support of municipal and regional government This is just a cash grab - nothing else. d) Do you have any suggestions or additional comments about how Metro Vancouver should increase recycling rates in apartments, condos, commercial buildings, and institutional buildings? SOURCE Respondent #1 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #2 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) SURVEY RESPONSE Sadly, complacency exists on a number of issues, solid waste and recycling is just one of them. I think continued marketing, advertising, public awareness, the levy and or other regulations or ticketing would support. Education and enforcement support from Metro Vancouver staff. Haulers should not be put into the position of being the enforcers. 7. Application of Commercial Hauler Licensing Any commercial hauler collecting more than 10 tonnes per month of Mixed Municipal Solid Waste using selfunloading vehicles (i.e. not hand-unloaded) would require a licence from Metro Vancouver. a) What are the benefits of this approach? SOURCE Respondent #1 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #2 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #3 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) Respondent #5 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) SURVEY RESPONSE efficiency for Metro Van Metro makes more money Captures the large majority of haulers None. ZWC - 138

141 b) What are the challenges associated with this approach? SOURCE Respondent #1 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #2 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) SURVEY RESPONSE compliance by all haulers effected, some administrative costs and effort Increased costs for haulers, therefore the public c) Do you have any suggestions or additional comments regarding the proposed application of commercial hauler licensing? SOURCE Respondent #2 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) SURVEY RESPONSE Why are municipalities exempt? If they are doing the same job as the commercial haulers, then they should pay too, as per the Paul Henderson mantra of "level playing field" 8. Hauler Licence Requirements The proposed commercial hauler licences would include the following requirements: Provide collection containers for Recyclable Material (paper and paper products such as cardboard, organics and containers separate from Mixed Municipal Solid Waste) unless containers are provided by another party. Licences would not specify which recycling containers must be provided as long as Recyclable Material is collected separately from Mixed Municipal Solid Waste (e.g. the hauler/generator would determine whether to provide separate containers for paper and containers or to comingle them) Collect and remit Generator Levy to Metro Vancouver if Mixed Municipal Solid waste is delivered to facilities other than Regional Facilities Reporting and record keeping a) What are the benefits of the proposed requirements? SOURCE Respondent #1 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #3 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) SURVEY RESPONSE As stated above. benefits are real Provides a way to collect the generator levy and provides good data. b) What are the challenges associated with the proposed requirements? SOURCE Respondent #2 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #3 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) SURVEY RESPONSE Just adds costs to the haulers, and therefore the public Just providing containers does not mean much, needs municipal government support ZWC - 139

142 c) What other possible licence conditions could be considered? Large and bulky item pick-up? Electronics recycling pick-up? Expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam), batteries, textiles etc.? SOURCE Respondent #1 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #2 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) SURVEY RESPONSE Sure expand services but open market conditions must exist. None. d) Please share any suggestions or additional comments regarding the proposed commercial hauler licence requirements. SOURCE Respondent #2 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) It's a bad idea. SURVEY RESPONSE 9. Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements Reporting requirements would be minimal for licensed haulers delivering Mixed Municipal Solid Waste to Regional Facilities. Each year, licensees would submit a signed affidavit confirming they delivered all Mixed Municipal Solid Waste to Regional Facilities and would maintain (but not report) records for a minimum period of 5 years of each month s: Quantity of Mixed Municipal Solid Waste collected in metric tonnes or container volume Disposal location/facility, quantity and date for all collected Mixed Municipal Solid Waste Commercial haulers delivering material to facilities other than Regional Facilities would be required to remit the Generator Levy and report the above information to Metro Vancouver each quarter. a) Are these record keeping and reporting requirements reasonable? Please explain why or why not. SOURCE Respondent #1 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #2 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #3 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) Respondent #5 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) SURVEY RESPONSE reasonable, easy for service providers to create this data / report It's easy for a large, public funded, government institution to say reporting requirements would be minimal. For a small business, any additional costs can be quite costly. These requirements are reasonable as they are not complicated or time consuming. No. b) Do you have any suggestions or additional comments about reporting and record keeping requirements? No responses provided. ZWC - 140

143 10. Cost of Hauler Licensing A potential annual hauler licence fee of $100 per company is being considered. This amount would cover the administrative cost of processing a licence. a) What are the benefits and challenges of setting the licence fee to cover the administration cost of processing a licence? SOURCE Respondent #1 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #2 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #3 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) Respondent #4 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) Respondent #5 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) cheap SURVEY RESPONSE I don't trust this number. As was said at the Zero Waste Committee, it should be a higher fee to cover the true costs. Overall, I think it is a bad idea that will lead to further bad ideas. Total revenue collected is minimal and may not be worth the effort if the fee is only $100. The benefit? MV covers their costs. The cost? The private hauler is forced to absorb all associated costs. No benefit. It's just a cash grab. 11. Additional Comments Please share any additional comments about the implementation of a Generator Levy combined with Hauler Licensing in Metro Vancouver. SOURCE Respondent #1 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #4 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) SURVEY RESPONSE This is my third attempt at filling in the survey, technical issues resulted in me not being able to submit previous versions of this. This version is shorter and more brief than previous as I don't have the time to re type and re submit the prior versions. The hauler licensing and generator levy are two elements in Metro Vancouver's plan to institute flow control allowing them to secure paper, plastics and funding for a new waste-to-energy facility. The third element is the proposed changes to Bylaw 181, specifically limiting licenses to a term length ZWC - 141

144 Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing Consultation ATTACHMENT 2 Meeting Summaries Mixed Municipal Solid Waste Generator Levy and Commercial Waste Hauler Licensing Webinar Summary September 7, :30 am 11:00 am This meeting summary does not capture discussions verbatim; comments have been edited for clarity in some instances. ZWC - 142

145 SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIAL REGULATORY MIXED MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE GENERATOR LEVY AND COMMERCIAL WASTE HAULER LICENSING WEBINAR Summary of discussions from the Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing Webinar (Webinar) held September 7, 2017, 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 1. Discussion Sarah Evanetz, Division Manager, Solid Waste Programs and Public Involvement, Metro Vancouver (MV) hosted the webinar and invited questions, comments and concerns (Q/C) from participants. Responses (R) were provided by Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services: Q/C: How does the Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing promote price competition and drive private industry innovation, ensuring the Metro Vancouver tax payer receives a fair cost for services provided? R: The proposed hauler licensing model would have no restrictions on the number of hauler licences. The recycling containers and system used would be selected by the haulers to allow innovation. The goal is to provide a cost effective and equitable system that encourages diversion for all participants. Q/C: Does the $37 levy apply to organics taken to a non-metro Vancouver facility? R: The levy only applies to mixed municipal solid waste from residential, commercial and institutional sources. The levy does not apply to source separated organics taken to any facility. Q/C: What is the allowable volume of organics that can be dropped off at transfer stations by haulers? R: The MV transfer stations receive primarily yard trimmings for recycling. There is no specific limit for yard trimmings. The transfer stations also accept small amounts of food waste to a maximum of 10 litres per visit. Q/C: What consideration has MV taken with respect to the additional resource costs that the haulers will incur to administer the requirements of the licence? R: MV is seeking feedback from haulers to understand any additional costs. The licensing process is expected to be very simple, similar to a business licence. This proposal does not require reporting for waste delivered to MV facilities. The hauler provides an affidavit annually confirming the waste delivered to MV facilities. For waste delivered to alternative facilities, we understand that the information required by MV would be standard industry record-keeping. ZWC - 143

146 Q/C: What mechanisms will MV have in place for ensuring the confidentiality of hauler records and that of their customers? R: MV already has records with respect to waste delivered by specific haulers to MV facilities. MV will continue to take measures to ensure that this data remains confidential. Haulers would not be required to provide information regarding their customers. Under the proposed model, the information to be provided by haulers if they deliver waste to alternative facilities would be quantity, delivery location and dates. Q/C: Are there any new provisions planned at transfer stations for haulers to drop organics? R: MV is continuing to review opportunities for organics, and specifically food waste, processing. There are no plans in place, at this time, to expand those opportunities. Q/C: What are the expected additional costs of MV to enforce the Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing programs? R: Initial enforcement costs can be managed within the current budget. As the program is implemented, if additional enforcement mechanisms are required, the cost will be included in the budget and the levy. Q/C: The transfer station fix portion of the Generator Levy that includes recycling ($27.00/MT), does that mean that commercial haulers can deliver commercial loads of recyclables, such as cardboard or organics? R: The $27.00/MT transfer station component includes the net cost of recycling at MV transfer stations and covers a range of recycling systems in place at the transfer stations. There are typically volume restrictions on materials based on processing systems (at the transfer stations). MV does not have plans to expand those systems at this point. Where volume restrictions apply they will continue to apply. Q/C: If the purpose of this exercise is to increase recycling and diversion, then how will you measure the success without asking for customer information? How would you enforce that? R: For the Hauler Licensing program, one proposed element would be requiring that recycling containers, provided by the hauler or a third party, be in place at generators. Communication between haulers and MV would be required to facilitate the inspection of collection containers at generators. Q/C: To clarify my question, commercial haulers cannot deliver recyclables such as cardboard or organics but, the fee is being paid for in the Generator Levy (Commercial Hauler). Will this change? R: The restrictions in place at transfer station are volume-based and not specific to the source of the material. Q/C: How would you enforce that? (With respect to recycling containers being in place) ZWC - 144

147 R: One mechanism is information from haulers regarding lost contracts due to competitors not offering recycling services. To ensure competitors are providing recycling services, MV would also spot check individual haulers to confirm collection containers are in place and if not, then additional inspections would be merited. MV currently has enforcement mechanisms under the Greater Vancouver Sewage and Drainage District (GVS&DD) Act, allowing for licences to be suspended or revoked. MV also uses the court system for the imposition of fines. In parallel with this proposal, MV is also seeking to issue Municipal Ticket Information (MTI) as a measure to enforce the levy and hauler licensing under the GVS&DD function. Q/C: My understanding is that transfer stations can only receive/accept residential quantities of recyclable materials. Has this changed recently? Are commercial loads now accepted? R: Restrictions are based on the quantity of materials, not the source of materials. Q/C: Would those be levied on generators or on haulers? R: The licensing process applies to haulers. It will become the hauler's responsibility to collect and to remit the levy, therefore enforcement would relate to the haulers. Q/C: Currently, the majority of haulers actively support the bans in place and provide the programs to their customers. Is it your expectation that haulers are now to not only provide the services to the best of their ability but to also enforce the recycling regulation on their customers? MV needs to be the enforcer on the generator. R: The proposed licensing system would provide a mechanism to Metro Vancouver to ensure that recycling containers are provided on an equitable basis and consistently across generators, while also supplementing the existing ban program. Q/C: Will the requirement for containers be applied to First Nations generators? R. MV staff would need to further review this and will respond specifically to this question. The MV response will be included in the consultation materials. Q/C: Can you comment on similar systems (Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing) in place in other cities? What is the feedback from those involved (municipalities and haulers)? R: Programs exist across North America including several communities in Canada. MV staff closely studied the model implemented by the City of Portland. The Hauler Licensing program there provided strong encouragement for recycling, created a level playing field for haulers and established an opportunity for innovation within the waste community. Metro Portland also uses something similar to a Generator Levy to ensure public facilities are equitably funded and available to everybody. Q/C: Can you explain why MV does not require provincial government approval to enact the levy? ZWC - 145

148 R: The GVS&DD Act provides the MV Board of Directors with the authority to approve the levy. The Environmental Management Act (EMA) requires a hauler licence bylaw to be approved by the Minister of Environment. 2. Conclusion Ms. Evanetz concluded the webinar at approximately 10:22 a.m. ZWC - 146

149 Appendix 1 Participant List (26) Izzi Abrams Taufiq Ahmadi, Maple Leaf Disposal Ltd. Jamie Benton, Fraser Valley Regional District Lori Bryan, WMABC Will Burrows, Coast Waste Management Association John Enns, Remple Disposal Ltd. Angus Gardner, AtSource Grant Hankins, Hankins Environmental Consulting Cam Hantiuk Caroline Jackson, City of North Vancouver Aeron Jensan, / John, Urban Impact Daniel Klemky, BOMA BC Nathan Koning, City of Abbotsford Tom Loewen Jonathan McDermott, City of Vancouver Jennifer Meier, District of Mission David Millman, Waste Management of Canada Corp Paul Muldowney, Food Waste Inc. Bo Ocampo, District of North Vancouver Jeremy Reid, Tetra Tech Canada Louise Roxby, Urban Impact Michael Solkshinitz, XeroWaste Solutions Karen Tu, Waste Management Josh Jansen Vandoorn, Super Save Disposal Unknown Guest ZWC - 147

150 Mixed Municipal Solid Waste Generator Levy and Commercial Waste Hauler Licensing Consultation Meeting #1 Summary September 13, :00 pm 9:00 pm Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel This meeting summary does not capture discussions verbatim; comments have been edited for clarity in some instances. ZWC - 148

151 MIXED MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE GENERATOR LEVY AND COMMERCIAL WASTE HAULER LICENSING CONSULTATION MEETING #1 Summary of the Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing Consultation Meeting #1 (Consultation Meeting) held September 13, 2017 at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel, th Avenue, Surrey, BC. CALL TO ORDER Sarah Evanetz, Division Manager, Solid Waste Programs and Public Involvement, Metro Vancouver (MV), welcomed participants to the Consultation Meeting at 6:14 p.m. (Refer to Appendix 1 for a complete list of participants). 1. Introductions Ms. Evanetz introduced Mr. Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services, MV, and explained that this meeting was one of three consultation events designed to provide feedback to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD) Board on this regulatory topic. She identified the methods of feedback available to participants as part of this consultation process and advised that all information presented would be made available on the MV website. Ms. Evanetz noted that a parallel consultation process was taking place on a proposed Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing program. 2. Presentation Mr. Henderson spoke to the presentation titled, Mixed Municipal Waste Solid Waste Generator Levy and Commercial Waste Haulers Licensing. The slide deck is available at GeneratorLevyHaulerLicensingslides.pdf. 3. Discussion Questions, comments and concerns (Q/C) from participants were offered throughout the Consultation Meeting and responses (R) were provided, where appropriate: Q/C: Why are the two series of meetings separated? Participation would likely be higher if the meetings were combined. R: It was determined the stakeholder base is different for the two topics. Many stakeholders who would be interested in the Bylaw 181 Review may not necessarily be interested in the Generator Levy and Commercial Waste Hauler Licensing consultation. Q/C: Q/C: As private industry representatives, we are concerned that municipal haulers, such as North Vancouver and Burnaby, are exempt from Hauler Licensing. City of Burnaby has the highest contamination rate based on statistics showing the violation rate. ZWC - 149

152 Q/C: Will the consultation survey results be published online? R: The Zero Waste Committee report including an Issues Response Table and consideration of various issues will be part of the submission to the GVS&DD Board. All surveys, letters and comments received will be included in the report which will be posted on the Metro Vancouver website. The authority for hauler licensing comes from the Environmental Management Act (EMA) and requires approval by the Minister of Environment. If the Greater Vancouver Sewage and Drainage District (GVS&DD) Board approves a licensing Bylaw, it would be forwarded to the Minister of Environment for a decision, along with all the consultation input received. Q/C: A licence fee of $100 paid by 50 haulers, would result in $5,000 revenue but it would cost more than $5,000 to implement this licensing program. R: The revenue generated through licensing fees would cover the administration of issuing the licence and enforcement would be managed with existing resources. Enforcement requirements will be monitored over time and could change in the future. Q/C: Why can t MV remain competitive rather than trying to control the flow of waste through legislation? R: MV cannot fully anticipate future waste system requirements. MV is committed to a cost-effective solid waste system and is also committed to regional waste and recycling goals. Program goals are not limited to providing the lowest cost of service. As an example, MV provides a network of facilities across the region to increase service availability of drop-offs for customers, instead of operating just one waste transfer station, which might be lower cost but not ideal for a variety of reasons. Q/C: Would enforcement require municipal partnership? R: No, existing MV resources would manage enforcement. Q/C: Construction and demolition waste (C&D) is not covered. If delivered to City of Vancouver and Metro Vancouver disposal facilities (Regional Facilities), would the Tipping Fee and Generator Levy be applied? If delivered outside the region, would the Generator Levy be applied? R: All waste delivered to regional facilities would pay the full Tipping Fee, which would include the Generator Levy. The Generator Levy would be applied to waste from residential, commercial and institutional sources delivered to facilities other than Regional Facilities. C&D waste delivered to private facilities would not be subject to the Generator Levy. ZWC - 150

153 Q/C: In the case of waste delivered to private waste facilities and the residual delivered to MV transfer stations, would the Tipping Fee remain the same? Would the total fee paid at the gate to MV remain the same? If you deliver to a private facility within the region, would the hauler have to pay the Generator Levy? R: Tipping Fees at Regional Facilities will not increase as a result of the Generator Levy. Haulers delivering waste to facilities other than Regional Facilities will have to collect and remit the Generator Levy. These proposals are consistent with the Solid Waste Management Plan. Q/C: What will happen to the fixed costs of setting up an incinerator? R: MV is working on environmental upgrades at the existing Waste-to-Energy Facility and approximately $75 million for new transfer stations. Capital is intended to be distributed proportionally between the Generator Levy and disposal components of the Tipping Fee based on a percentage split of categories identified in the budget. Partitioning of capital to separate out capital funds dedicated to disposal infrastructure such as Waste-to-Energy from transfer station infrastructure may be possible. A report on 5-year projections for the tipping fee project cost framework and Tipping Fee structure is expected in October It is anticipated that there would be relatively low increases in Tipping Fees over the period, likely about 3% per year. Q/C: Would haulers dumping less than 10 tonnes per month who are exempt from Hauler Licensing pay a lower total tipping fee? R: The Tipping Fee at Regional Facilities includes the Generator Levy. Haulers collecting less than 10 tonnes per month would pay the applicable weight-based tipping fee if delivering waste to MV facilities. Q/C: Forcing the hauler to put services in place for customers who generally do not want to recycle, is wish-cycling. How will that be dealt with? How will the contamination rates be enforced? R: We believe provision of convenient recycling services is key to encouraging people to recycle. Q/C: Some people do not want to recycle. When surveyed by government agencies they are not being honest. The client is honest with haulers and frequently indicates an unwillingness to pay for recycling. R: As a business development tool, the Hauler Licensing program would mean haulers cannot provide garbage service without recycling service. The hauler would be able to provide those services by telling the generator that recycling services are required. Q/C: There should be a level playing field. All haulers should be bound by the same rules. ZWC - 151

154 R: The requirement to provide recycling services to MF and commercial/institutional buildings where garbage is collected applies to all haulers so creates a level playing field. Q/C: If MV puts the Generator Levy in place, how would MV measure waste tonnage in order to collect the Generator Levy? R: Metro Vancouver expects that waste would generally be weighed prior to disposal, even if it is being delivered to a facility other than City of Vancouver or Metro Vancouver disposal facilities (Regional Facilities). This recorded tonnage would be used to calculate the Generator Levy to remit the Generator Levy to Metro Vancouver by the hauler if delivered to a facility other than Regional Facilities. The GVS&DD Act allows for the use of other measures, e.g. truck volume, to calculate the Generator Levy in the event load weights are not available. Q/C: Why can't MV deal directly with the generators rather than licensing haulers to enforce Metro Vancouver s rules? R: Licensing haulers allows Metro Vancouver to work with a limited number of haulers, compared to thousands of generators. Q/C: The cost of operating your system is excessive and you are making it more expensive. R: The intent is to ensure all generators contribute to the fixed costs of the transfer station system. The proposal allows for an improved ability to plan for the future. We have a cost-effective Tipping Fee structure at Regional Facilities, one of the most competitive in North America. The MV Board of Directors sets the Tipping Fees each year based on paying for the full cost of the system. The intent of the proposed Hauler Licensing program is to not create a barrier for entry to the system. When compared to other North American waste programs a licence fee in the range of $100 to $200 seems reasonable. Q/C: Today there would be limited impact (as waste is not leaving the region). Why not deal with this when it is an issue? R: We believe this is an appropriate time to put these measure in place. Q/C: Are the costs of shipping to the Rabanco landfill included in the Generator Levy? R: No, the Generator Levy does not cover disposal. The cost of shipping waste to the remote landfills is included in the disposal portion of the current Tipping Fee. Roughly 10% of all system waste is being delivered to remote landfills. Q/C: How soon after this approval will MV seek to build a new incinerator? ZWC - 152

155 R: The new waste-to-energy procurement process was suspended in At this time, there is no work underway to develop new waste-to-energy. The primary goal of the Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan is waste reduction and recycling. The proposed Generator Levy would not include costs related to disposal and capital debt would be distributed in proportion to the distribution of costs for disposal and the Generator Levy components. Alternatively, any capital costs for disposal infrastructure could be partitioned to separate disposal from transfer station debt, and debt costs. Q/C: If a private waste-to-energy facility were built, would it not be sensible to set the fee competitively? R: New waste-to-energy is not under development at this time. Our system is funded solely by Tipping Fees, with no contribution from municipal levies. Q/C: What do you anticipate the increase in recycling to be? R: For organics, the penetration of existing recycling systems is in the 80% range. Detailed analysis has not been done for other recycling containers. Q/C: What recyclables would be included in the requirement for haulers to provide recycling services to generators? R: The consultation survey identifies paper and paper products, organics and containers and there are other recyclable materials that could be included. MV is seeking feedback on what other recyclable materials or services should be required through hauler licensing. For example, City of Burnaby garbage collection includes bulky goods collection. MV is looking for feedback on whether we should consider bulky items to reduce illegal dumping. We are asking for feedback and input from stakeholders. Q/C: As a hauler, it is painful not to be heard. This proposal defies logic. Regardless of your arguments, this is a free enterprise market. R: There are many examples of fees and hauler licensing programs in other jurisdictions across North America. Q/C: This region is a leader in recycling and diversion. If MV is not prepared to talk to the end users, and do the enforcement with the end user, then MV is not driving behaviour at the level needed. 4. Closing Remarks Ms. Evanetz thanked the Consultation Meeting attendees for their participation. The Consultation Meeting concluded at 7:40 pm. ZWC - 153

156 Appendix 1 Participant List (8) Lori Bryan, WMABC Steve Bryan, WMABC Happy Deol Super Save Grant Hankins, Hankins Environmental Consulting Josh Jansen Vandoorn, Super Save Douglas Vandekerkhove, Super Save Rob Livingstone, TidyTrailers Lauren Quan, Tetra Tech ZWC - 154

157 Municipal Fixed Solid Waste Generator Levy and Commercial Waste Hauler Licensing Consultation Meeting #2 Summary September 21, :30 am 12:30 pm Firefighters' Banquet and Conference Centre This meeting summary does not capture discussions verbatim; comments have been edited for clarity in some instances. ZWC - 155

158 MIXED MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE GENERATOR LEVY AND COMMERCIAL WASTE HAULER LICENSING CONSULTATION MEETING #2 Summary of the Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing Consultation Workshop #2 (Consultation Meeting) held September 21, 2017 at the Firefighters Banquet and Conference Centre, 6515 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby, BC. CALL TO ORDER Sarah Evanetz, Division Manager, Solid Waste Programs and Public Involvement, Metro Vancouver (MV) welcomed participants to the Consultation Workshop at 9:38 a.m. (Refer to Appendix 1 for a complete list of participants). 1. Introductions Ms. Evanetz welcomed participants and provided an overview for this consultation, approved by the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD) Board,, running until September 30, This consultation is running simultaneously with a separate consultation on proposed amendments to Bylaw No She also identified the methods of feedback available to participants as part of this consultation process. All information presented will be available on the MV website. Ms. Evanetz introduced Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services, Metro Vancouver. 2. Presentation Mr. Henderson spoke to his presentation, "Mixed Municipal Solid Waste Generator Levy and Commercial Waste Hauler Licensing. The slide deck is available at GeneratorLevyHaulerLicensingslides.pdf 3. Discussion Ms. Evanetz invited questions, comments and concerns (Q/C) from participants and responses (R) were provided, where appropriate: Q/C: Is there a transaction fee in the proposed Tipping Fee structure? R: There are no proposed changes to the overall fee structure as part of this consultation, so the transaction fee would remain in place. Q/C: The forecasting for the Generator Levy should span a longer period to allow private business to plan accordingly. How will the new waste-to-energy facility be funded. R: The current Waste-to-Energy Facility would be funded by the disposal component of the Tipping Fee, not the Generator Levy. Future facilities, if developed, would be funded the same way. ZWC - 156

159 Q/C: It is anticipated that additional staff will be necessary for a small business to manage the reporting requirements. The proposed approach failed in Why is it being pursued again? R: The historic approach was different, and this new proposal responds to feedback from the earlier process. The proposed reporting requirements involve submitting an affidavit on an annual basis if all Mixed Municipal Solid Waste is delivered to Regional Facilities. Our understanding is that he records that would need to be kept and/or reported are typically already kept in the solid waste industry. Q/C: Q/C: As a hauler talking to clients, there is skepticism about MV's five-year fee projections. What would the ultimate cost of the incinerator be? R: The procurement process for the waste-to-energy process was discontinued. Staff have been requested to report back to the GVS&DD Board with options for waste-to-energy, but no work on this has been done to date. Options would include costs related to those options. Q/C: Q/C: There is a concern that MV is not being up front on the waste-to-energy issue. If municipal solid waste (MSW) is hauled outside of the region (e.g. to the Fraser Valley or a private facility) are haulers expected to report this under affidavit and collect the Generator Levy for remittance. R: The hauler would collect and remit the Generator Levy for all that waste. This excludes construction and demolition (C&D) materials and source-separated recyclables. A hauler only carrying these materials would not collect and remit the Levy. Q/C: If the Generator Levy is not remitted, would the Hauler Licence be rescinded? R: MV has enforcement tools and an enforcement model for licensed facilities which would also be used for Hauler Licensing. We would not change the way we enforce licensed facilities and would continue with the existing step-wise approach to enforcement. MV is asking the provincial government for the authority for municipal ticketing under the GVS&DD Act. This would enhance the existing tools for the enforcement of an amended Bylaw No. 181, the proposed Generator Levy and the Sewer Use Bylaw. Q/C: Would the Generator Levy apply to haulers using Provincial or Federal lands? R: The Generator Levy is specific to the source of the material, and whether it is generated within the geographical boundaries of the Greater Vancouver Sewage and Drainage District (GVS&DD). Material collected from the GVS&DD area would be subject to the ZWC - 157

160 levy. A facility licensing Bylaw could apply to facilities on federal and port lands; staff would study the specifics of the site before making a determination. There currently are licensed facilities on port lands and we will continue to license and enforce those facilities. Q/C: Would MV assist haulers with enforcement? The problem exists with clients who will not divert and haulers are forced to pick up contaminated materials. R: Under this model, haulers would be obligated to ensure recycling containers are in place and would not be able to pick-up waste without recycling containers being in place. MV could play a role in educating generators. Q/C: Is MV not pursuing waste-to-energy options? R: To reiterate, no work has been initiated at this point. Q/C: Given the timing of Bylaw No. 181, the Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing and your published workplan to evaluate waste-to-energy in the fourth quarter of 2017, the timing seems convenient. Are you seeking approval in the last quarter as a means of setting the stage for waste-to-energy? R: I can confirm that we will not be reporting on waste-to-energy options in the fourth quarter of Q/C: The lack of affordability for rental properties is causing an increase in residential moves. There has been a huge increase in the amount of trash as a result. The public should be made aware of the financial impact of the Levy. R: MV's role is to ensure a cost-effective system and promote waste reduction and a key element is ensuring disposal and recycling facilities are provided conveniently around the region into the future. Q/C: What is the impact of the proposal on Tipping Fees for C&D material at Metro Vancouver facilities? R: All waste delivered to Regional Facilities would be subject to the full applicable Tipping Fee. Typically only small quantities of C&D are delivered to Regional Facilities. Q/C: Will the affidavit be an annual requirement? R: The affidavit confirming all waste was delivered to Regional Facilities would be required as part of the annual licence renewal process. Under its regulatory authority, MV has the right to inspect records. Currently licensed facilities are required to maintain records for reporting and for inspection. This enforcement tool is used infrequently but is available. For example, if officers perform an unannounced inspection and the ZWC - 158

161 information on file does not match what is being observed by the enforcement officer, then the officer could review the records onsite. Q/C: Are records only submitted if requested? R: Yes, if all Mixed Municipal Solid Waste is delivered to Regional Facilities. Q/C: If the new ticketing authority is approved, would this allow Metro Vancouver to enforce "on the street" to support haulers? R: The ticketing authority would be with respect to requirements in the Bylaw e.g. the provision of recycling containers by haulers, and not for contamination in those bins by generators. The City of Portland has successfully implemented requirements beyond providing recycling containers as part of their commercial hauler licensing program. Additional future requirements are possible. Q/C: Under which structure is it easier to fund a waste-to- energy facility? R: A Generator Levy would be used to fund transfer station fixed costs and solid waste planning. A Generator Levy would not be used for funding new waste-to-energy. Q/C: This program promotes a higher level of diversion, but it misses the post-separation opportunities. R: The Generator Levy would apply to all mixed municipal solid waste (MSW). An updated Bylaw No. 181 would require any facility receiving mixed MSW to have minimum performance requirements. A Generator Levy bylaw would require the hauler delivering waste to a licensed private to collect and remit the Generator Levy to Metro Vancouver. Q/C: Haulers are seeking more support from local governments. Is there a gap for haulers collecting under 10 tonnes per month of material? Is there an opportunity for small haulers to collect and separate materials? R: We don t believe there is a gap. Under the proposed model, small clean-up businesses that collect junk would not be licensed because they are not using mechanicallyunloading vehicles. These haulers typically sort material on the truck allowing high diversion rates without necessarily requiring recycling containers at the generator. This is a specific type of work typically related to clean-ups. Q/C: This Bylaw is targeting haulers. Does this create a barrier for recycling for material that is not source-separated? R: MV is seeking feedback on minimum performance requirements for facilities that ZWC - 159

162 handle mixed MSW. Waste going to a Mixed Waste Facility would be subject to the Generator Levy. If waste is generated, it is reasonable for the generator to contribute to the fixed costs of the transfer station network and solid waste planning. Q/C: This proposal does not support diversion. The lack of financial impacts will not influence people to recycle. R: MV agrees many factors affect diversion and multi-family recycling is challenging. If recycling containers are available, that is the first step to encouraging recycling. Q/C: What about single stream recycling? R: Single stream recycling is mixing containers and fibres into the same bin. Under the proposed Hauler Licensing program, the type of materials to be recycled are identified but how they are collected is not specified. The recyclable materials could be combined, but would need to be separated from garbage. MV staff are working through the best approach to recycling requirements. Q/C: Do you see post-processing as competing with incineration? R: Under the proposal, MV would set a minimum recovery/reduction rate to be achieved with a focus on reducing waste to the landfill. Q/C: Can you explain the Lieutenant Governor in Council s authority under the GVS&DD Act, section 7B(4)? Does the 7B(4) provision mean that the Generator Levy must be approved by Province of British Columbia? R: Staff are not able to speak to that specific section at present. This question will be responded to outside of the meeting. (See Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing Key Issues Raised and Metro Vancouver Responses ) 4. Closing Remarks Ms. Evanetz and Mr. Henderson thanked the meeting attendees for their active participation and outlined upcoming steps in the consultation process including the distribution of information. The Consultation Meeting concluded at 10:56 a.m. ZWC - 160

163 Appendix 1 Participant List (21) Taufiq Ahmadi, Maple Leaf Disposal Laurie Ackerman, City of Richmond Russ Anderson, Covanta Brian Battle, Wescan Disposal Mitch Biachin, Terrapure Environmental Lazo Bjellica, Waste Away Disposal / Fairway Disposal Russ Black, Belkorp Environmental Services Inc. Suzanne Bycraft, City of Richmond Angela Fyfe, ABC Recycling Ltd. Angus Gardner, Belkorp Environmental Services Inc. Larry Gardner, Regional District of Nanaimo George Jasper, Waste Control Services Mandeep Johal, GreatWest Disposal Verne Kucy, City of Coquitlam Rick Laird, Metro Vancouver David Millman, Waste Management of Canada Mark O Hara, Revolution Resource Recovery Louise Roxby, Urban Impact Nicole Stefenelli, Urban Impact Matt Torgerson, AJM Disposal Peter Wishart, Emterra Environmental ZWC - 161

164 Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing Consultation Interim Summary of Input Received and Metro Vancouver Responses Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 1 Application of Webinar Will the requirement for recycling The Generatory Levy would apply only within Generator Levy containers to be in place where MSW is collected be applied to First the boundaries of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD). 2 Application of Generator Levy 3 Application of Generator Levy Webinar Workshop 1 Letter Next Use Survey Solid Waste Facility owner/ operator/ staff Nations generators? Does the Generator Levy apply to source separated organics? Comment that the proposed Generator Levy is challenging for any future Mixed Waste Facilities. ATTACHMENT 3 No. The Generator Levy would only apply to Mixed Municipal Solid Waste (Mixed Municipal Solid Waste): Municipal Solid Waste from residential, commercial or insitutional sources and excluding waste from demolition and construction sources. The proposed Generator Levy would be remitted by haulers to Metro Vancouver if the hauler delivers Mixed Municipal Solid Waste to a private facility licensed by Metro Vancouver on the same basis as if the Hauler delivered mixed Municipal Solid Watse to a facility outside of Metro Vancouver. 4 Application of Generator Levy 5 Application of Generator Levy Workshop 1 Workshop 1 Will the Tipping Fee at City of Vancouver and Metro Vancouver disposal facilities (Regional Facilities) remain the same for residuals from private facilities? If you deliver to a private facility within the region, Will the total fee paid for mixed municipal solid waste at the gate at Metro Vancouver facilities remain the same? The Tipping Fee at Regional Facilities would apply to all materials delivered to those facilities for disposal. Yes, the total fee paid at the gate would not be affected by a Generator Levy. What is now the Tipping Fee would be split into a Generator Levy component and a disposal fee component that would equal the total Tipping Fee. The Tipping Fee is subject to review as part regular updates to the Tipping Fee Byaw. ZWC - 162

165 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 6 Application of Workshop 1 Generator Will the Generator Levy apply to private facilities within the region? Haulers delivering any Mixed Municipal Solid Waste to facilities other than City of Levy Workshop 2 Vancouver and Metro Vancouver disposal facilities (Regional Facilities) would remit the 7 Application of Generator Levy Workshop 2 8 Competition Webinar Survey Waste or Recycling Hauler Survey Solid Waste Facility owner/ operator/ staff Would the Generator Levy apply to haulers using Provincial or Federal lands? How do the proposed Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing promote price competition and private industry innovation, ensuring good value for tax payers? Generator Levy to Metro Vancouver. The proposed Generator Levy would apply to Mixed Municipal Solid Waste generated within the geographical boundaries of the GVS&DD regardless of where the waste goes for disposal. The Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing proposals aim to ensure public transfer station infrastructure and planning is funded in an equitable manner, while reducing waste and increasing recycling. Licensing promotes innovation insofar as the hauler can determine the type of recycling systems to offer customers, as long as recyclables are collected separately from regular garbage. Metro Vancouver's solid waste system is funded through Tipping Fees that are approved by the Board on a cost recovery basis. Metro Vancouver provides a costeffective solid waste system that helps encourage waste diversion. ZWC - 163

166 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 9 Competition Workshop 1 Concern that the proposed Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing Survey Solid Waste will result in too much regulation in Facility owner/ operator/ staff a free enterprise market and will make it difficult for waste and recycling businesses to thrive. Letter Next Use Survey Waste or Recycling Hauler Metro Vancouver is responsible for maintaining public solid waste infrastructure and the proposed regulatory changes would help to ensure transfer station infrastructure and planning is funded in an equitable manner, while meeting Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ISWRMP) goals of reducing waste and increasing recycling in apartments, condos, commercial buildings, and institutional buildings. The proposed regulatory initiatives also ensure that all haulers are required to meet the same requirements, establishing an even playing field. 10 Confidentialit y of Business Information Webinar What mechanisms will be in place to protect the confidentiality of haulers' records? Metro Vancouver has mechanisms in place to ensure information collected at Regional Facilities is kept confidential. The same would apply to information gathered through programs or bylaws associated with these regulatory proposals. For licensed haulers delivering Mixed Municipal Solid Waste to Regional Facilities, reporting would not be required. For haulers delivering their Mixed Municipal Solid Waste elsewhere, only information on waste quantities, disposal locations and dates would be required. 11 Consultation process Workshop 2 Why is Metro Vancouver pursuing this again when it failed previously? The proposed Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing are different than the previous proposal. ZWC - 164

167 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 12 Consultation Letter WMABC process Letter Next Use Concern that the consultation has been rushed. Request for further consultation and opportunities for input, and an extension on the deadline for submissions. Stakeholders and participants in the consultation process will be notified as reports on the consultation are published, and interested parties can appear as delegations to the Zero Waste Committee. 13 Consultation Process 14 Consultation Process 15 Consultation Process Letter WMABC Letter Next Use Letter WMABC Letter WMABC Concern that consultation was short and was scheduled during summer/holidays. Comment that information presented at consultation sessions did not add further clarity to what was previously presented to the Zero Waste Committee on July 13, Comment that the online survey does not relate to the proposed initiatives and amendments. The webinar and two public meetings were held between September 8 and 21, 2017 and the consultation period closed on Sept 30, Comment noted. Information presented at the webinars and workshops is available on the Metro Vancouver website. The online survey mirrors the proposed key areas of review outlined in the July 28, 2017 Board Report as well as in the presentation. 16 Consultation Process 17 Consultation process Letter Kwikwetlem First Nation Workshop 1 No concerns. Request to add this initiative to the agenda for the Technical Update meetings between Metro Vancouver and Kwikwetlem Why are these measures proposed at this point in time, when Metro Vancouver's solid waste services are adequately funded by Tipping Fees? An agenda item will be added to the Technical Update Meeting with the Kwikwetlem First Nation as requested. Metro Vancouver is responsible for planning for the future regional waste management system. The proposed Generator Levy would ensure the transfer station network and associated services remain equitably funded and accessible to all users. ZWC - 165

168 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 18 Cost Webinar Has Metro Vancouver considered what additional costs may be incurred by haulers to comply with the proposed hauler licence requirements? Metro Vancouver is proposing a simple licensing process where haulers delivering waste to Regional Facilities would only be required to submit an annual declaration. 19 Cost Webinar What are the expected additional costs for Metro Vancouver to enforce the proposed Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing programs? 20 Cost Richard Bender, GOT JUNK Comment that the Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing program would punish small business haulers as it would add costs. Survey Waste/ Recycling Hauler 21 Cost Workshop 1 Will small haulers that are exempt from Hauler Licensing pay a lower Tipping Fee? 22 Cost Workshop 1 Survey Waste/ Recycling Hauler Comment that the proposed Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing would only make the system more expensive. 23 Cost Workshop 2 Will there be a transaction fee associated with the Generator Levy? Initial enforcement would be managed within the current budget, and over time additional resource requirements could be assessed and included in future budgets if necessary. The Generator Levy would be incorporated into the Tipping Fee at Regional Facilities, and not affect customer costs. The proposed License Fee for Commercial Haulers is $100 per year. All users of Regional Facilities will pay the full Tipping Fee including the Generator Levy. The intent of the proposed Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing is to ensure public transfer stations and planning is funded in an equitable manner, while reducing waste and increasing recycling. The Generator Levy would not result in cost increases at Regional Facilities. There are no proposed changes to the Tipping Fee structure under these new initiatives; the current transaction fee would remain in place. ZWC - 166

169 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 24 Cost Letter Seyem' Concern that the proposed The Generator Levy will be incorporated into Qwantlen Business Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing the existing Tipping Fee structure and will not Group will increase waste collection costs. affect the cost of disposal of waste at Regional Facilities. The proposed Hauler License fee would be $100 per year. 25 Cost Survey Waste/ Recycling Hauler 26 Cost Survey Waste/ Recycling Hauler 27 Enforcement Webinar Workshop 2 Metro Vancouver's internal costs are excessive, causing customer costs to be high. More transparency on Metro Vancouver's internal costs, to increase accountability to taxpayers Metro Vancouver will make money off of the Generator Levy by doing nothing. Inquiry about enforcement of the proposed Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing Program. Tipping Fees are set through Bylaw by the GVS&DD Board through open reports available on the Metro Vancouver website. Tipping Fees are set to achieve cost recovery for the Solid Waste system. The Generator Levy will be incorporated into the existing Tipping Fee structure and will not affect the cost of disposal of waste at Regional Facilities. Key potential drivers of enforcement actions would likely include customer and hauler feedback. Spot checks could also be used. ZWC - 167

170 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 28 Enforcement Webinar Workshop 1 Workshop 2 Concern that haulers would be responsible for enforcing these proposed initiatives on their customers (collection of Generator Levy and requirement to ensure recycling containers are in place wherever MSW is collected). Metro Vancouver should enforce on the generator rather than the hauler. The proposed hauler licensing would help ensure that recycling containers are provided on a consistent and equitable basis, and would supplement the disposal ban program in encouraging separation of recyclables from garbage. Setting recycling requirements through haulers would be more efficient than Metro Vancouver directly enforcing recycling requirements on generators. Additionally, the GVS&DD does not have authority to directly require generators to separate recyclables. 29 Enforcement Workshop 2 If municipal ticketing authority is approved, would this allow Metro Vancouver to enforce "on the street" to support haulers? Municipal ticketing authority, if approved by the Province of British Columbia, would be a mechanism to enforce the requirements bylaws approved by the GVS&DD. 30 Enforcement Survey Waste/ Recycling Hauler Survey Solid Waste Facility owner/ operator/ staff Haulers need the support of municipal and regional government to enforce the requirements of the proposed hauler licensing. Metro Vancouver would continue to provide educational and communications resources to support haulers in their outreach efforts to customers. Metro Vancouver would work with the waste and recycling industry on transition support that may assist with the implementation of these initiatives and increase waste diversion and recycling in the region. ZWC - 168

171 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 31 Enforcement Survey Waste/ Recycling Hauler 32 Forecasting Workshop 2 33 Hauler licensing exemptions 34 Hauler licensing exemptions 35 Hauler licensing exemptions Survey Waste/ Recycling Hauler Richard Bender, GOT JUNK Workshop 1 Workshop 1 Survey Waste/ Recycling Hauler Workshop 2 Continued marketing, advertising and awareness initiatives by Metro Vancouver would be helpful to make the public aware of these initiatives and improve compliance. The forecasting for the Generator Levy should span a longer period to allow private businesses to plan accordingly. Inquiry about why haulers of construction and demolition (C&D) material would be exempt from requiring a licence. Concern that municipal haulers are exempt from hauler licensing. Concern that small haulers would be exempt from licensing and could provide regular garbage collection services without requiring recycling. Metro Vancouver would continue to provide educational and communications resources to support haulers in their outreach efforts to customers. Metro Vancouver would work with the waste and recycling industry on transition support that may assist with the implementation of these initiatives and increase waste diversion and recycling in the region. Five year Tipping Fee projections will be provided as part of the 2018 budget planning process. At this time only Commercial Haulers of residential, commercial and institutional waste are proposed to require a licence. Municipalities collecting waste from multifamily and commercial/institutional sectors would only be exempt from hauler licensing if the municipality confirms it has policies requiring recycling containers be provided wherever the municipality collects Mixed Municipal Solid Waste. The 10 tonnes per month and mechanically dumping truck thresholds are expected to result in any Commercial Hauler providing regular garbage collection services requiring a license. ZWC - 169

172 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 36 Levy Webinar components 37 Licensing fee Workshop 1 Survey Waste/ Recycling Hauler Concern that while the Generator Levy includes recycling costs, many commercial haulers do not deliver loads of recyclables to the transfer stations due to volume restrictions. Comment that the hauler licensing fee would be insufficient to cover Metro Vancouver's implementation costs. There are no current plans to expand recycling services at Regional transfer stations. Restrictions on recycables are volume based consistent with capacity of the recycling systems. It is expected that approximately 50 licences would be issued per year, with each licence requiring approximately two hours of administrative time; an annual $100 licence fee should recover these costs. Enforcement would be managed using existing resources. 38 Licensing fee Survey Waste/ Recycling Hauler 39 Licensing fee Survey Waste/ Recycling Hauler 40 Licensing requirements Survey Solid Waste Facility owner/ operator/ staff Workshop 1 The hauler licence fee is too expensive. The hauler licence fee is small. Which materials will haulers be obligated to provide recycling service for under the proposed hauler licensing? Based on a scan of other jurisdictions, Metro Vancouver's proposed Commercial Hauler license fee is inexpensive. The $100 hauler licensing fee is expected to cover Metro Vancouver's administration costs of issuing licenses. Recyclable Material including organics, paper and paper products such as cardboard, and metal, glass and plastic containers would be required to be collected separately from Mixed Municipal Solid Waste. Organics would be required to be collected separately from other Recyclable Material. Other Recyclable Material could be comingled. ZWC - 170

173 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 41 Licensing Workshop 2 requirements Are there any hauler licensing requirements with respect to single stream recycling? Recyclable Material includes organics, paper and paper products such as cardboard and metal, glass and plastic containers would be required to be collected separately from Mixed Municipal Solid Waste. Organics would be required to be collected seaparately from other Recyclable Material. Other Recyclable Material could be comingled. 42 Licensing requirements Workshop 2 What are the reporting requirements? For commercial haulers delivering Mixed Municipal Solid Waste to Regional Facilities, record keeping requirements would be limited to tracking quantities of Mixed Municipal Solid Waste collected and disposed, along with disposal facilities and dates, and the only reporting requirement would be an annual declaration confirming that all Mixed Municipal Solid Waste collected was delivered to Regional Facilities. For haulers delivering Mixed Municipal Solid Waste to facilities other than Regional Facilities, waste quantities, disposal facilities and dates would need to be reported to Metro Vancouver. Metro Vancouver would work with commercial haulers to ensure reporting mechanisms are streamlined. ZWC - 171

174 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 43 Licensing Survey Waste/ Requirements Recycling Hauler Some buildings may not have the space for the bins required as part of the hauler licensing requirements. Haulers can work with individual customers to address space concerns. There are many options available for various configurations of buildings, such as placing totes in parking areas if the recycling room is too small, or decreasing the size of the garbage container to make room for other bins. 44 Other jurisdictions Webinar Can you comment on similar systems in place in other cities? What is the feedback from those involved? Municipalities and haulers? Hauler licensing programs and generator/garbage/recycling fees are common across North America. For example, in Metro Portland a Regional Systems Fee and Excise Tax are collected on each ton of waste disposed, to recover the cost of Metro Portland's Regional Solid Waste services and help stabilize system costs for all waste generators. The City of Portland's Hauler licensing program helps to maintain an open competitive market by ensuring a level playing field while promoting increased recycling. ZWC - 172

175 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 45 Out of region Workshop 1 waste Workshop 2 Comment that Metro Vancouver should focus on remaining costcompetitive rather than focusing on where waste is disposed. Metro Vancouver is committed to maintaining a convenient and cost effective system that supports regional waste and recycling goals. The lowest cost system may not be convenient for users or provide adequate waste diversion opportunities. The Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing proposals aim to ensure the regional transfer station network solid waste planning are funded in an equitable manner by generators, while reducing waste and increasing recycling. 46 Performance Management Webinar Inquiry about how Metro Vancouver will measure improvements in recycling and diversion as a result of these regulatory changes. Metro Vancouver measures the performance of regional waste reduction and recycling through the annual collection of data from recycling facilities and periodic surveys of the presence of recycling containers in residences and businesses across the region. In addition to these performance management tools, Metro Vancouver could measure and monitor the presence of recycling containers. 47 Performance Management Survey Waste/ Recycling Hauler Workshop 1 Workshop 2 Concern that hauler licensing will not help improve recycling in multifamily (MF) and light industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) buildings. Recycling rates in MF and ICI sectors are lower than regional averages, as is access to recyling services. Requiring recycling containers be provided would be another mechanism to encourage residents and businesses to divert these materials, which should lead to higher diversion. ZWC - 173

176 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 48 Performance Management Workshop 1 What is the expected increase in recycling? One example is organics, where the presence of recycling systems in multi family and commercial buildings is estimated to be relatively high (80%). The new requirement would be expected to increase the presence of recycling systems to capture buildings that currently do not have recycling programs in 49 Regulatory Authority Webinar Why does Metro Vancouver not require provincial government approval to introduce the Generator Levy? place. The GVS&DD Act provides the GVS&DD Board with the authority to implement a Generator Levy. The Environmental Management Act allows for hauler licensing but requires that the implementing bylaw be approved by the Minister of Environment. 50 Regulatory Authority Workshop 2 Can Metro Vancouver explain the Lieutenant Governor in Council's authority under the GVS&DD Act, Section 7b (4) does this provision mean the proposed Generator Levy 51 Reporting Workshop 1 Would Metro Vancouver measure waste tonnages in order to enforce the Generator Levy? 52 Reporting Survey Waste/ Recycling Hauler Some haulers may not be transparent, making it difficult to collect the Generator Levy. A Generatory Levy approved by the GVS&DD Board would not require the approval of the Province of BC. Waste is typically weighed at any disposal site. This recorded tonnage would be used to calculate the Generator Levy that would be remitted to Metro Vancouver. Also, the GVS&DD Act allows for other mechanisms to calculate waste quantity. As part of their licence requirements, commercial haulers would need to maintain records of their tonnages. Metro Vancouver would have the ability to inspect records as part of its enforcement program. ZWC - 174

177 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 53 Use of Generator Levy Survey Waste/ Recycling Hauler Concern that Metro Vancouver is proposing the Generator Levy to increase revenue. The proposed Generator Levy will not result in increased Tipping Fees. If Mixed Municipal Solid Waste is delivered to facilities other the Regional Facilities, the Generator Levy provides a mechanism to ensure that public transfer stations and planning continue to be funded in a fair and equitable manner. 54 Use of Generator Levy Workshop 1 Letter Next Use Letter Fraser Valley Regional District Survey Solid Waste Facility owner/ operator/ staff How is the proposed Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing related to future waste to energy facilities? The Generator Levy would be set to equal fixed costs of transfer stations and solid waste planning and not include landfill or waste toenergy disposal costs. 55 Waste flow Webinar Survey Facility owner/ operator/ staff Letter NextUse Letter Fraser Valley Regional District Concern that these proposed GVS&DD Bylaw 181 (Bylaw 181) updates in combination with the proposed Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing initiative, is a means of controlling the flow of waste in the region, to fund a new Waste to Energy facility. The purpose of the proposed Generator Levy is to ensure all Mixed Municipal Solid Waste generators contribute to the fixed costs of the transfer station network and solid waste planning. The purpose of the proposed changes to Bylaw 181 is to update requirements for private facilities to encourage waste diversion and help ensure a level playing field. ZWC - 175

178 5.6 To: From: Zero Waste Committee Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services Date: October 6, 2017 Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Subject: Bylaw 181 Review Update RECOMMENDATION That the GVS&DD Board direct staff to prepare a bylaw to replace Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw No. 181, 1996, as amended. PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to seek direction from the Board on next steps related to a review of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw No. 181, 1996, as amended (Bylaw 181), following feedback received from stakeholder consultation. BACKGROUND On July 28, 2017, the GVS&DD Board approved the following recommendation: That the GVS&DD Board approve initiating consultation on a review of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw No. 181, 1996, with focus on: material regulated as Recyclable Material; regulated facilities; appeal process; exclusions and exemptions from licensing requirements; licensing process; and licence term. Since July, Metro Vancouver held a webinar and two workshops to seek input on the review of Bylaw 181 and provided a range of options for submitting feedback. This report summarizes feedback received during the consultation period, and in response to the feedback proposes updates and revisions to the approach initially presented in the Bylaw 181 Review Discussion Paper (Attachment 1). BYLAW 181 REVIEW Consultation Information Following the Board s approval of consulting on a review of Bylaw 181, Metro Vancouver undertook a range of activities to seek feedback from stakeholders. Activities included: Notifying over 1,200 individuals and entities starting August 4, 2017 of the consultation process, inviting them to consultation events, and directing them to information on the ZWC - 176

179 Bylaw 181 Review Update Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: Thursday, October 12, 2017 Page 2 of 6 Metro Vancouver website. Notified parties included recycling and waste service providers and facility operators (including approximately 800 businesses listed on Metro Vancouver Recycles), boards of trade and chambers of commerce, municipalities, provincial ministries, non-governmental organizations, and First Nations within Metro Vancouver and adjacent regional districts; Holding a webinar on September 8, and in-person workshops on September 12 and September 20. One workshop was held during the day and one in the evening; Developing a survey on the key consultation areas available on-line as well as in hard-copy at the in-person workshops; Posting the Board reports, Bylaw 181 Review presentation slides, webinar video, and online survey on the Metro Vancouver website; and Offering to meet with individuals or groups in addition to the webinar and workshops. Stakeholders were invited to provide feedback at the webinar and workshops, by completing the survey or writing to Metro Vancouver up to September 30, Participants in the process were advised that they would receive notifications as information was provided to the Zero Waste Committee and Board. Thirty-eight individuals attended the webinar on September 8, 23 people attended the workshop on September 12 and 13 people attended the workshop on September 20. Seven online survey forms were completed, five letters were received and there were 558 views of the consultation webpage to September 30. Detailed consultation feedback, including written correspondence received (letters and survey responses), consultation meeting summaries and participant lists are included in Attachments 2 and 3. A table summarizing all consultation input received and Metro Vancouver responses is compiled and included in Attachment 4. Note that the letters included in Attachment 2 were also included in an attachment to the report dated October 6, 2017, titled Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing Update, as the letters included feedback on both consultation processes. Issues Identified During Consultation The key issues raised during the consultation period are summarized below: Licence Term The issue that generated the most discussion during consultation workshops was licence term and renewal conditions. Under Bylaw 181, no maximum license term is specified, and as a result some licences have been in place more than 20 years. Having a maximum licence term in the bylaw would allow for a scheduled review of licence requirements to ensure requirements are updated to reflect legislative and technology changes. The Bylaw 181 Discussion Paper proposed a five-year maximum term. Under this model, existing licences would expire in five years unless the licences had a specified term, and new licences would have a maximum five-year term subject to renewal. Consultation feedback was that a five-year term is too short and would discourage investment. There was also concern about the scope of new requirements to be included upon licence renewal. ZWC - 177

180 Bylaw 181 Review Update Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: Thursday, October 12, 2017 Page 3 of 6 Proposed Resolution/Response: To respond to feedback that a maximum five year licence term is too short, the license term is proposed to be 10 years. A maximum license term longer than 10 years would reduce opportunities for review of licence conditions. In addition to lengthening the term, more detail on renewal procedures would be included in the bylaw. For example, renewals would have more streamlined application and documentation requirements than new licenses do, and would be focused on compliance with legislatively established requirements in bylaws and other enactments. Exemptions There were a number of questions during consultation workshops related to criteria for types of facilities requiring licences. A number of exemptions were identified in the discussion paper, including an exemption for drop-off depots that have agreements with Product Stewardship Agencies. The Minister of Environment s approval conditions for the Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ISWRMP) include a condition that any facility with the sole purpose of managing Municipal Solid Waste and/or Recyclable Material under a Provincial Stewardship Program is authorized under the ISWRMP. More detail was requested on the conditions whereby processing municipally sourced (residential, commercial, institutional, construction and demolition) Recyclable Material would trigger a licence if the municipally sourced material is commingled with Industrial or Agricultural Recyclable Material. Proposed Resolution/Response: Any facility processing only Municipal Solid Waste and/or Recyclable Material under a Provincial Stewardship program would not require a licence. A facility would not require a licence if the only materials from municipal sources processed at that facility were not solid (e.g. fats oils and grease). Mixed Municipal Solid Waste Facilities The discussion paper proposed setting minimum waste recovery/reduction requirements for any facility processing Municipal Solid Waste from residential or commercial/institutional sources (Mixed Municipal Solid Waste). The goal of this requirement would be to ensure that any private Mixed Municipal Solid Waste facility aligns with the ISWRMP goal of reducing waste to landfill through material or energy recovery. Metro Vancouver provided workshop participants with operational data from several mixed waste facilities in the United States. Data showed recovery rates between 22 and 30%, excluding material disposed of or used at a landfill. Mixed feedback was received on minimum recover/reduction rates. Some participants communicated that minimum recovery/reduction rates were appropriate. Suggested minimum recovery/reduction rates from the two participants that suggested rates were 30% and 70%. Proposed Resolution/Response: A minimum 25% recovery/reduction rate, excluding any material disposed of or used at a landfill, is proposed for any facility receiving Mixed Municipal Solid Waste. This level of minimum performance is consistent with performance reported for modern mixed waste facilities in the United States. The recovery rate stipulated in the bylaw can be reviewed periodically to ensure that it is encouraging innovation and supporting ISWRMP goals. ZWC - 178

181 Bylaw 181 Review Update Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: Thursday, October 12, 2017 Page 4 of 6 Licensing Process Under Bylaw 181, licences are issued by the Environmental Regulation and Enforcement Division of Legal and Legislative Services. The discussion paper identified the option of moving the issuance of licences to the Solid Waste Services Department because that department is responsible for policy development. General feedback in workshops was that the current licensing process is appropriate, particularly given the Solid Waste Services Department is responsible for Metro Vancouver facility operation in addition to policy development. Proposed Resolution/Response: Retain the status quo of issuance of licences by the Environmental Regulation and Enforcement Division. Appeal Process Under Bylaw 181, appeals are made to the Commissioner of the GVS&DD. Any appeal decision under Bylaw 181 could be subject to a judicial review if a party is not satisfied with the decision. Some private sector entities have advocated for a new process, ideally, at an arm s length from Metro Vancouver. Under the Environmental Management Act, the GVS&DD must ultimately be responsible for any decision made under a facility licensing bylaw. On this basis, options were identified in the discussion paper: status quo or advisory committees to the GVS&DD Board. Advisory committees identified were either a three-person committee made up of GVS&DD directors or alternatively an expert committee that could include non-directors. Some private sector participants suggested that none of the options identified were satisfactory, and that a completely arms-length process was appropriate. Proposed Resolution/Response: Under the Environmental Management Act, the GVS&DD Board has ultimate responsibility for any appeal decision. As both a GVS&DD Board advisory committee and Expert advisory committee would add substantial complexity to the appeal process, the status quo process of appeal to the Commissioner is recommended. Appeal participants would continue to have the ability to initiate a judicial review if unsatisfied with an appeal decision. Fees A new simplified licence is proposed for Brokerage Facilities paying for source-separated Recyclable Material and concrete and asphalt processors. These facilities do not currently require licences. The proposed new simplified licence would only require reporting of incoming and outgoing materials to assist in tracking ISWRMP progress. Participants asked what the cost of the simplified licence would be. Additionally, a proposed fee was not identified in the Discussion Paper for any facility receiving Mixed Municipal Solid Waste or for Digestion Facilities. Feedback was received that the existing exemption should continue and no licence should be required for Brokerage Facilities paying for source separated Recyclable Material or concrete and asphalt processors. Proposed Resolution/Response: An application fee of $100 and annual fee of $100 is proposed for the new simplified licence. This represents the expected administration cost for the licence. For a ZWC - 179

182 Bylaw 181 Review Update Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: Thursday, October 12, 2017 Page 5 of 6 Mixed Waste Facility, proposed fees would be the same as for Disposal Facilities with an application fee of $5,000, an annual fee of $1,000 and a disposal fee of $3 per tonne. Digestion Facility fees would be the same as Composting Facility fees. Other feedback A range of other feedback was provided during workshops. A summary of feedback is included in Attachment 4. Some participants suggested that the consultation process was too short, and that additional rounds of consultation should be conducted prior to bringing a proposed bylaw to the Zero Waste Committee and Board. Those participants also suggested that some potentially affected parties were not aware of the consultation process, and that others expected the consultation process to go on for a number of months and as such had chosen not to participate at this point. Staff advised that efforts had been taken to identify existing facilities that were not currently licensed and could require a licence under a new bylaw, and that those facilities were notified of the consultation activities. Staff also advised that participants in the consultation process will be notified as reports on consultation are published, and stakeholders have the option of appearing as a delegation to the Zero Waste Committee if they believe their feedback has not been adequately considered and responded to. ALTERNATIVES 1. That the GVS&DD Board direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw No. 181, 1996, as amended. 2. That the Zero Waste Committee receive for information the report dated October 6, 2017, titled Bylaw 181 Review Update and direct staff to initiate a second round of consultation on the Bylaw 181 Review. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS If the Board approves Alternative 1, staff would report back with a proposed private facility licensing bylaw to amend Bylaw 181. Issues raised during consultation have been identified for the Board s consideration, and where appropriate, modifications have been made to the proposed approach for an updated bylaw. Once Bylaw 181 is updated, the new provisions could be reviewed periodically, and further updates brought forward for the Board s consideration as required. Enforcement resources required to implement an updated Bylaw 181 are not expected to exceed current requirements. Alternatively, the Zero Waste Committee could direct staff to conduct additional consultation prior to bringing forward a proposed bylaw. A private facilities licensing bylaw must be approved by the Minister of Environment. The timeline for consideration of an updated Bylaw 181 by the Minister of Environment is uncertain. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION The GVS&DD Board approved consulting on updating Bylaw 181 at its July 28, 2017 meeting. Since that meeting, information has been posted on Metro Vancouver s website, potential stakeholders have been notified of the consultation, and a webinar and two in-person workshops have been held. Opportunities to provide written feedback were available up to September 30, In total, 74 people attended either the webinar or workshop (some individuals attended more than one event). ZWC - 180

183 Bylaw 181 Review Update Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: Thursday, October 12, 2017 Page 6 of 6 Seven survey forms were completed and five letters were submitted. Feedback from the consultation activities is summarized in the body of this report and in Attachments 2-4. Considering feedback from the consultation, some adjustments and clarifications to the initial proposed approach have been identified for the Board s consideration. Staff recommend Alternative 1, that the Board direct staff to prepare a bylaw to replace Bylaw 181 for the Board s consideration. Attachments: (Orbit # ) 1. Bylaw 181 Review Discussion Paper July Bylaw 181 Consultation - Written Input Received (Correspondence and Surveys) 3. Bylaw 181 Consultation - Meeting Summaries 4. Bylaw 181 Consultation - Interim Summary of Input Received and Metro Vancouver Responses ZWC - 181

184 ATTACHMENT 1 Review of Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw 181, 1996, (Bylaw 181) Discussion Paper July 2017 Prepared By: Metro Vancouver Solid Waste Services ZWC - 182

185 Bylaw 181 Review Discussion Paper July 2017 Metro Vancouver is considering changes to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District (GVS&DD) Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw No. 181 (Bylaw 181), which governs the management of Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material at privately operated facilities. This discussion paper was prepared by Metro Vancouver Solid Waste Services to highlight issues related to the implementation of Bylaw 181 and to seek stakeholder input on potential solutions. The discussion paper describes the key issues related to Bylaw 181 and potential approaches to update Bylaw 181 to support the needs of both current and future facility operators and the goals of Metro Vancouver s Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ISWRMP). The development of potential approaches was guided by the following objectives: Enhance waste diversion through effective management of Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material in support of the ISWRMP goals; Revise definitions so that they are consistent with definitions contained in the Environmental Management Act (EMA); and KEY ISSUES 1. Material regulated as Recyclable Material Bylaw 181 currently defines Recyclable Material in a way that diverges from the definition in the EMA, leaving regulatory gaps and inconsistencies in the regulation of Recyclable Material, and facilities that manage Recyclable Material from multiple sources. Accounting for material within a licensed facility is challenging where facility operators claim certain materials within the facility are not subject to regulatory requirements. This can lead to subjective reporting and potential feeavoidance. Potential Approach Revise the definition of Recyclable Material to be consistent with EMA. Under EMA, Recyclable Material includes any material diverted from disposal, not just material from residential, commercial, institutional, demolition, land clearing or construction sources. Require that all Recyclable Material co-managed within a facility that manages Municipal Solid Waste or Recyclable Material from residential, commercial, institutional, demolition, land clearing or construction sources be regulated under the updated Bylaw 181. Facilities that process or handle only agricultural waste or industrial waste would not be regulated under the proposed updated Bylaw. These changes increase fairness and clarity for facilities managing Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material and will help to divert material that may otherwise be disposed in landfills. ZWC - 183

186 2. Regulated Facilities Bylaw 181 lists six specific types of facilities requiring licences. Facility types that were not included when Bylaw 181 was originally adopted such as digesters and bio-gasification plants currently do not require licences even though the material they process is the same as licensed facilities. The ISWRMP targets a reduction in waste going to landfill, through reduction at source, recycling and energy or material recovery. Private sector stakeholders have advocated that Metro Vancouver s regulatory framework provide for the opportunity for the private sector to provide innovative waste management options that enhance waste diversion in the region. The Ministry of Environment s Guide to Solid Waste Management Planning (the Guide) establishes a series of Principles for Solid Waste Management in the Province of British Columbia. Principle 8 is that Level the playing field within regions for private and public solid waste management facilities. Potential Approach In order to ensure that facilities are fairly and clearly regulated, all facilities processing Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclables Materials originating from residential, commercial, institutional, demolition, land clearing or construction sources would be regulated under the updated bylaw. The updated bylaw would continue to include an expanded list of specific types of facilities with unique bylaw requirements, but also allow for a general licence for any other facilities processing materials regulated under the bylaw. The updated bylaw would set objective recovery performance requirements for private facilities receiving Municipal Solid Waste from residential or commercial/institutional sources (Mixed Municipal Solid Waste) excluding construction and demolition materials. The reduction to landfill disposal requirements for private facilities would be set to ensure licensed private facilities processing Mixed Municipal Solid Waste reduce landfill disposal and therefore help achieve the goals of the ISWRMP. The Metro Vancouver solid waste management system currently reduces disposal to landfill by approximately 22% of the regional system Mixed Municipal Solid Waste through energy recovery at the Waste-to- Energy Facility. This is in addition to waste reduction and recycling including waste recycling at Metro Vancouver and City of Vancouver disposal facilities. Input on performance requirements for private facilities receiving Mixed Municipal Solid Waste would be sought as part of the consultation process. The bylaw would allow reduction in landfill disposal of Mixed Municipal Solid Waste using any technological means (mixed waste recovery etc.). Any residuals managed at a landfill would be counted as disposal for performance measurement. 3. Appeal Process Various options have been identified to update the Bylaw 181 appeal process, with the goal of aligning the Bylaw 181 appeal process with the process for resolving other disputes related to implementation of the ISWRMP. One of the key considerations in the development of any appeal process is that Metro Vancouver must ultimately be accountable for the decisions that it makes and cannot delegate the authority granted to it under EMA with respect to the content of bylaws or setting the terms and conditions of licences to another body. ZWC - 184

187 Potential Approach Under current Bylaw 181, the decisions of Solid Waste Manager may be appealed to the Commissioner. Options being considered to update this appeal process include: Commissioner Retain current process Advisory Committee of the GVS&DD Board the appeal could be initially considered by a dispute resolution select advisory committee of the GVS&DD Board. The Board would appoint 3 of its members to form the Committee. The Committee would make a recommendation to the GVS&DD Board. Expert Advisory Committee Rather than a committee made up exclusively of GVS&DD Board members, an advisory committee could potentially include non-board members appointed by the Board. The committee could include experts with defined qualifications, and/or include experts from specific industry/non-governmental sectors such as the waste management community. The Committee would make a recommendation to the GVS&DD Board. Decisions made through any updated appeal process will continue to be reviewable through the Judicial Review process. 4. Exclusions and Exemptions from Licensing Requirements Current exclusions listed under Section 2.2 and exemptions from licensing requirements listed in Schedule B need to be reviewed to meet the current and future needs. Potential Changes Changes to existing exclusions and exemptions to licensing requirements may include: Limiting the exemption for charitable organizations, return to retail operations, and GVS&DD member municipal facilities to operations that accept only source-separated Recyclable Material. Exempt Drop off depots that operate under agreement with a Product Stewardship agency that only accept source-separated Recyclable Material. Drop-off depots would not include processing facilities. Modify exemption to require minimal licensing for facilities that accept only asphalt and concrete for the purposes of reprocessing resale and reuse, and brokering facilities that receive exclusively source-separated Recyclable Material, where the owner or operator purchases or otherwise pays valuable consideration for all Recyclable Material received, cleaned, sorted, baled, processed or packaged at the facility. These facilities would only have to submit quarterly data to Metro Vancouver under a modified and streamlined license process. Exempt a composting Facility or Digesting Facility owned or operated by a farmer, if that Composting Facility or Digesting Facility uses Recyclable Material originating solely from one or more farm businesses. ZWC - 185

188 5. Licensing Process Review licensing process to ensure alignment with the ISWRMP. Potential Approach Delegate the issuing of waste management licences to the Metro Vancouver Solid Waste Services General Manager. The Solid Waste Services General Manager would review all applications and issue Solid Waste Licences, Amendments and Variances. Delegating the issuing of licenses to the Solid Waste Services General Manager does not require any change to Bylaw Licence Term To provide authority to update private facilities licence requirements over time, a maximum licence term of five years would be set in the Bylaw, with licences for any currently licensed facilities to expire five years from the date of enactment of the Bylaw unless otherwise provided in an existing licence. 7. Other Changes Consider Bylaw wording changes to improve clarity and support the intended regulation of licensed facilities. Modify bylaw wording to: o Include the option to suspend all or part of a Solid Waste Licence; o Create allowances for market conditions and other extraordinary circumstances for brokering facility requirements o Update recycling credit approach to match current practices; and o Allow application of Security to ensure compliance with the provisions of Bylaw ZWC - 186

189 ATTACHMENT 2 Seyem' Qwantlen Business Group Limited partnership economic development/ resource corporations of Kwantlen First Nation Seyem' Qwantlen Development Ltd. - Seyem' Qwantlen Land Development Ltd. - Seyem' Qwantlen Resources Ltd. Sep SQR SW solidwasteoperations@metrovancouver.org Paul Henderson Metrovancouver 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC, V5H 4G8 Dear Mr. Henderson Re: Generator Levy for Solid Waste, Hauler Licensing and Bylaw 181 Review We write in the interest of Kwantlen First Nation Council, thank you for your correspondence dated August Having had an opportunity to review the referral referenced above, we have the following comments. Thank you for forwarding the notice of proposed Generator Levy and the Hauler licensing program. Seyem' Qwantlen, on behalf of Kwantlen First Nation, is committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship and support efforts to reduce solid waste and boost recycling efforts. Kwantlen First Nation does not have a waste management agreement with local municipality and contract out the service to a private hauler. In would like to express concerns that the proposed changes will result in an increased cost to provide garbage pick-up for the community. We would like to learn more about the proposed changes and the economic impact they may have on the community. To discuss further, please contact me at ext. 212 or via at drew.atkins@seyemqwantlen.ca. Sincerely, Drew Atkins Seyem' Qwantlen Resources Ltd. P.O. Box 1023, Fort Langley, B.C. VlM 254 Phone: {Ext. 212) Fax: drew.atkins@seyemqwantlen.ca ZWC - 187

190 Kwikwetlem First Nation Lands and Resources Department 2650 Pitt River Road k W ~ Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 1R9 W 1 (_ ~ J\ ~ m September 27, 2017 Sarah Evanetz Solid Waste Services Metro Vancouver 4330 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 4G8 Sent by to: solidwasteoperations@metrovancouver.org Dear Ms. Evanetz, Re: Generator Levy for Solid Waste, Hauler Licensing and bylaw 181 Review Thank you for forwarding the letter for Metro Van - Generator Levy for Solid Waste, Hauler Licensing and Bylaw 181 Review ('the Project') referral dated August 31,2017. The Kwikwetlem First Nation Lands and Resource Department has reviewed the materials that you have provided and has not identified any concerns with the project as it is currently defined. The Nation will not be providing any additional comments on the Project at this time but would like to add to the agenda for the Technical Update meetings between Metro Vancouver and Kwikwetlem First Nation. Kwikwetlem First Nation does have a preferred Archaeologist- Brown and Oakes Archaeology and require that any archaeological activities taking place as a result of the Project wi ll require the attendance of a Kwikwetlem First Nation field technician to provide oversight. The Nation also requests that copies of all reports pertaining to the Project be forwarded to the Nation via referrals@kwikwetlem.com. Please quote KFN File#: Please note that Kwikwetlem First Nation asserts rights, title and stewardship interests over all lands, waters, and resources within Kwikwetlem Traditional Territory. This includes the areas in and around the Project. Kwikwetlem expects meaningful consultation as the decision-making processes for the Project proceed. The Nation reserves the right to provide comments at a later stage of the process. Please continue to notify Kwikwetlem of any changes to the intended project as planning progresses. Best Regards, Lynn Doolan Referrals Clerk cc. Sue Lizotte, Lands & Resources Manager Brown & Oakes Archaeology Kyle Roberson, Robertson Environmental Services ZWC KFN File#:

191 September 27, 2017 Mr. Paul Henderson General Manager, Metro Vancouver Solid Waste Division 4330 Kingsway Burnaby BC, V5H 4G8 Via RE: Lack of Adequate Public Consultation Dear Mr. Henderson, On behalf of the Waste Management Association of BC (WMABC), I'm writing to voice our strong opposition to the September 30, 2017 deadline for public comments on the proposed commercial waste hauler license, waste generator levy and amendments to Bylaw 181. The WMABC has heard from numerous non-member waste services companies as well as commercial and industrial businesses that have expressed concern about the lack of awareness of the proposed initiatives and the consultation program. This in large part can be attributed to Metro Vancouver introducing these measures in the middle of summer. As a result, many of these groups only heard about these initiatives last week. The situation has been further exacerbated by the lack of information provided in the webinars and public consultations sessions. The consensus from our members and from the business community has been that the information presented has not added further clarity to what was previously presented to Metro Vancouver's Zero Waste Committee on July 13, As well, the online survey has little bearing to the proposed initiatives and amendments. If Metro Vancouver is sincere in its desire to solicit the input of the waste services industry and those in the commercial and industrial sector to improve waste diversion, it must provide greater information and extend the deadline for submissions. To that end, we will follow up with your office this week. In the interim, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact myself of Lori Bryan, Executive Director of the WMABC. Sincerely, Matt Torgerson President c. Lori Bryan Executive Director Carol Mason CAO, Metro Vancouver Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Committee Mark Zacharias Deputy Minister, BC Ministry of Environment Waste Management Association of BC PO Box 3322, Station Main Mission, BC V2V 4J5 info@wmabc.ca ZWC - 189

192 SENT BY September 28, 2017 Carol Mason Commissioner/Chief Administrative Officer Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District 4330 Kingsway Burnaby, B.C., V5H 4G8 Dear Ms. Mason: Re: Proposed Levy & Bylaws This letter provides commentary on Metro Vancouver s latest attempt at seeking to impose flow-control and further facility licensing restrictions on the waste management industry, and the import of those proposed changes on due process. The NextUse licensing process is a prime example of how what should be a fair and equitable administration of your office's authority can be and is ignored when there are other agendas at play. This is just a small prelude of things to come if Metro Vancouver is granted the additional control and authority currently proposed in amendments to Bylaw 181, as well as the plan to subsidize its operations through fees imposed on industry participants rather than compete with better value options. For context, the NextUse license application was for a mixed waste material recovery facility that would provide a last pass at the waste stream, stripping out the remaining fraction of recyclables that Metro has acknowledged is increasingly more difficult to address through source separation. In contrast to the transfer station that Metro is building adjacent to NextUse's site, that will simply act as a depot for shipping waste to disposal, the NextUse Facility would increase recyclables recovery and thereby substantively contribute to achieving the primary Goals of the ISWRMP. In the more than three years it took NextUse to get through the licensing process, including two appeals of patently absurd and intentionally-prejudicial terms, Metro Vancouver was able to advance the development of its adjacent transfer station to the procurement stage (which will unnecessarily cost taxpayers an estimated $57 million). Further, the upshot of your decisions is that NextUse was forced to bring two appeals that were and should have been entirely unnecessary. The application process NextUse was put through, together with the appeals, are fairly described as a ploy by Metro-Vancouver NextUse Recycling Ltd W. Broadway, ZWC - 190Vancouver, BC, V6J 1W8

193 NextUse License T-045 to delay issuing our license, and demonstrative of its generally hostile disposition to innovative private sector involvement in the waste management industry. What occurred also confirms the debilitating conflict that is the result of your office being responsible for the conduct and decisions of two divisions one that licenses and regulates private sector facilities and the other that competes with those same facilities. Since the proposed amendments to the appeal provisions of Bylaw 181 do not rectify this inherent, institutionalized problem, even on a prospective basis, we feel compelled to bring the history of NextUse's License application to the attention of the appropriate persons and entities within the industry, to the small business owners and companies that rely on cost-effective services, and to all levels of government. We also consider it important to note that the aforementioned history, while highly disconcerting on its own, is just one example of broader industry concerns regarding other Bylaw changes proposed by Metro Vancouver, including the establishment of a levy, hauler licensing, and limiting private sector facility licenses to 5 years. Those proposals are a transparent attempt to prejudice the private sector by subsidizing Metro-owned facilities. That would be anti-competitive in addition to facilitating unrestricted fee increases to pay for mega-projects such as incineration. And yes, just like with Bylaw 280, we expect that Metro will say that flow control mechanisms are only about waste diversion. However, that is because Metro is tied to the language of the 2010 ISWRMP which only allows Metro to implement flow control mechanisms for the purpose of diversion. However, trying to keep solid waste in your sphere of control as you increase tipping fees to pay mega-millions for another incinerator is and always has been Metro s plan. The reality is that since proposed Bylaw 280 was rejected, diversion continues to increase with the only notable change being that without the ability to lock-in customers through flowcontrol, Metro was forced to take incineration off the books - at least for now. Given the magnitude and potential impact of the proposed changes, it seems obvious that the short time allowed for consultations and setting them during the summer holiday period was designed to hinder meaningful input. This is yet another concerning display of Metro s indignation to the private sector and innovation, especially innovation that jeopardizes its mega-projects. Yours truly, Russ. S. Black, P.Eng. President ZWC Page 2 of 2

194 '~ ~ Fraser Valley Regional District September 29, 2017 Delivered via solidwasteoperations@metrovancouver.org Paul Henderson, General Manager of Solid Waste Services Metro Vancouver 4330 Kingsway Burnaby, BC VSH 4G8 RE: Proposed Changes to Solid Waste Management in Metro Vancouver Dear Mr. Henderson: It is our understanding that you are currently consulting on the possible introduction of a split fee generator levy, commercial waste hauler licensing, and changes to solid waste bylaw 181. You state in your consultation documentation that the purpose of these changes is to assist in the management of municipal solid waste in your region and to increase diversion. Although the current consultation makes no mention of incineration, it is difficult to overlook the similarities in outcome that Metro Vancouver is attempting to achieve with the currently proposed regulatory measures and with Bylaw 280, which was rejected by the Province. Both appear to have the same goal in mind: facilitating a steady flow of garbage for a new incinerator. Further, we understand that you stated publicly during the September 21, 2017 consultation session that Metro Vancouver will be reinitiating its pursuit of additional incineration capacity in the first quarter of It certainly does not seem coincidental that Metro Vancouver ended its last incinerator procurement process after the defeat of Bylaw 280, and is now considering the resurrection of that procurement process with a new waste flow bylaw on the horizon. The two year time period since Metro Vancouver put a hold on its incinerator procurement process has been a welcome reprieve for the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD). With our limited staff, it took tremendous effort to facilitate the public communications and media campaign speaking out against incineration in our fragile airshed. We were fortunate to work alongside many other community groups, residents and industry who loudly voiced opposition to incineration to the Provincial government. The FVRD has been able to make significant progress in its own diversion efforts as we move toward requiring source separation at the generator level from all waste sectors in We also continue to move toward the development of a Mixed Waste Materials Recovery Facility to further maximize diversion. The FVRD will take up the fight again to advocate for the health of all residents in an effort to prevent avoidable pollution from an unnecessary incinerator, but would rather work cooperatively with Metro Vancouver on furthering diversion efforts. In the near future, the FVRD would gladly assist Metro Vancouver in attaining its high diversion goals through the assistance of Mixed Waste Materials Recovery. This joint effort would allow our Regions and our Province to be world leaders in Zero Waste. Sincerely, Stacey Barker Deputy Director of Regional Programs cc: Mark Zacharias, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategy Cheam Avenue I Chilliwack I V2P 1 N6 Phone: I Toll Free: I Fax: ZWC - 192

195 Consultation Survey and Responses Received (7) Review of Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw No. 181, 1996, as amended (Bylaw 181) Survey Introduction Metro Vancouver is consulting on a proposed update of Bylaw 181, which regulates private sector facilities that manage Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material. The bylaw was last revised in The proposed bylaw would modernize the way private sector facilities are regulated, with the goal of increasing recycling in the Metro Vancouver region, providing consistency and clarity, and fostering a level playing field. The following are Metro Vancouver s key areas for consultation: Regulated materials The types of private sector facilities that are regulated and those that are exempt Licensing Process Licence Appeal Process Licence Term More detail on this initiative, including a Board Report and Discussion Paper, is available on our website (metrovancouver.org search Bylaw 181 review ). Metro Vancouver staff have identified broad key areas that may be updated in the Bylaw. Actual updates to the Bylaw will be determined by the Metro Vancouver Board, taking into consideration recommendations from staff and feedback from stakeholders. 1. Please select one of the following that best describes you: Resident Waste or Recycling Hauler Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff Representative of Product Steward Representative of business other than a waste management or recycling business Member of First Nation Consultant Government staff / elected representative Institutional staff Representative of Non-Governmental Organization (please specify type of organization) Other (please specify) Respondent #1 Respondent #2 Respondent #3 Respondent #4 Respondent #5 Respondent #6 Respondent #7 Waste or Recycling Hauler Harvest Power Owner of a scrap metal recycling facility Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff Waste or Recycling Hauler Richmond Steel Recycling Ltd. ZWC - 193

196 2. Scope of Regulated Materials For regulatory clarity, it is proposed that an updated Bylaw 181 would regulate non-municipal Recyclable Material (Recyclable Material from industrial or agricultural sources) that is co-handled at a facility that manages material generated from residential, commercial/institutional or construction and demolition (municipal) sources. For example, this change would clarify that a construction and demolition material recovery facility would be required to track, report and pays fees on all material handled at the facility even if some of the Recyclable Material came from industrial sources. Regulated materials would include: Municipal Solid Waste from municipal sources (residential, commercial/institutional, and construction and demolition sources) Recyclable material from municipal sources Non-municipal recyclable material (from industrial or agricultural sources) co-handled with material generated from municipal sources a) What are the benefits of this proposed approach? Respondent #2 (Harvest Power) SOURCE Respondent #5 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) Respondent #7 (Richmond Steel Recycling Ltd.) SURVEY RESPONSE According to the "Bylaw 181 Review Discussion Paper" dated July 2017 (the "Discussion Paper"), the purpose of these changes would be to rectify inconsistencies between the Bylaw and the EMA and close loopholes. Both objectives are sound goals for such a regulatory update. For example, commercial recycling operations that operate on agricultural facilities but who nonetheless accept and process off-site MSW from municipal sources may currently be exempt from certain regulations. This creates an unlevel competitive playing field, distorting the marketplace and undermining the various public policy objectives supporting solid waste facility licensing. Such loopholes should be closed. creates a fair system with the same rules The approach to pay fees on all material handled at the facility does not make sense financially nor does it make sense from an internal administrative perspective. Paying fees so that a third party can understand what happens at our facility without any reciprocal gain is unfavourable and should not be pursued. There is no perceived benefit to the proposed approach. ZWC - 194

197 b) What are the challenges of this proposed approach? SOURCE Respondent #3 (Owner of a scrap metal recycling facility) Respondent #6 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #7 (Richmond Steel Recycling Ltd.) SURVEY RESPONSE Scrap metal that is generated by private businesses, individuals, or other entities is currently handled efficiently, safely and profitably by privately owned businesses employing hundreds of people in the Vancouver area. Many of these businesses are family owned and represent most of the net worth of these families. Any change to a By-law that would negatively impact the flow of scrap metal into and out of these yard, could potentially lead to a significant financial loss to scrap metal recycling businesses in Metro Vancouver. Again, as stated above, these changes will significantly punish my small business. We already - as part of our service - sort, recycle and divert from the landfill. The big guys do not yet enjoy a HUGE advantage absorbing these cost increases. These continued regulatory and additional license fees will frankly reduce our margins and threaten our business viability. Subject to fees, conditions and potential fines if found in noncompliance is another challenge to the organization without a reciprocal gain. A one sided benefit, as this proposal appears to be, is all about gathering intelligence on the industry. The addition of regulation restricts previously unrestricted trade. 3. Scope of Regulated Facilities Currently, Bylaw 181 regulates the following types of facilities, as each is defined in Bylaw 181: Disposal Facility Transfer Station Material Recovery Facility Storage Facility Brokering Facility Composting Facility Two new specific facility types are proposed to be added: Digestion Facility is a facility processing food scraps and other organics using anaerobic digestion A Mixed Waste Facility is any facility that handles Municipal Solid Waste from residential, commercial, or institutional sources (Mixed Municipal Solid Waste). A facility that handles Municipal Solid Waste only from construction or demolition sources would not be a Mixed Waste Facility. A general category covering any other facility that handles regulated materials would also be added. Adding the general category would ensure all facilities handling regulated materials would be regulated. Facilities that process only waste from agricultural or industrial sources would not be regulated. Other types of facilities that would not require licences include: ZWC - 195

198 Charities, return-to-retail and municipal facilities that only accept source-separated Recyclable Material; Public recycling drop-offs (excluding processing facilities) operating under agreements with Product Stewardship Agencies; Composting or digesting facilities owned or operated by a farmer and processing source-separated Recyclable Material originating solely from farm businesses; Facilities that only handle consumer products for resale or reuse; and Regional solid waste facilities a) What are the benefits of this proposed approach to regulating facilities? SOURCE Respondent #1 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #2 (Harvest Power) Respondent #3 (Owner of a scrap metal recycling facility) Respondent #7 (Richmond Steel Recycling Ltd.) SURVEY RESPONSE the two new specific facility types would be good additional facilities to add to the licensing Consistent with our support for closing loopholes in the definition of "regulated materials," Harvest also support adjusting the scope of regulated facilities in consistent fashion. While farmers should be exempt from the regulation if recycling only Recyclable materials from farm businesses, they should not be exempt if processing MSW from municipal sources. It is important to understand that scrap metal is in no way shape or form, waste. As long as scrap metal does not get caught up in these new regulations, there should not be a problem. There are no obvious benefits of the proposed approach to regulate recycling facilities from the business perspective. b) What are the challenges of this proposed approach to regulating facilities? SOURCE Respondent #2 (Harvest Power) Respondent #7 (Richmond Steel Recycling Ltd.) SURVEY RESPONSE Care will be needed in defining "farm businesses." In some jurisdictions, there are so-called "farms" that do little more than land-apply unmarketable compost originating off-site. Any exemption for a "farm business" should require that at least 50% of the composted material have originated from farming activities at that site. As a metal recycling facility, there is little commonality with a municipal solid waste facility. The metal recycling facility is a major net benefit to the community and industries that rely on recycling. Regulating facilities that are outside of Municipal Solid Waste streams does not add value to us. Adding burdensome regulation will add administration requirements without adding value to the business. ZWC - 196

199 c) Regarding proposed scope of regulated facilities, do you have any suggestions or additional comments? SOURCE Respondent #6 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #7 (Richmond Steel Recycling Ltd.) SURVEY RESPONSE What is your objective? If it is truly to increase diversion (is it?) then you should give favourable rates to companies that innovate to increase their diversion. It seems to me that you should focus more on fixing situations where diversion is WAY too low such as multi-family residential and the bins from your "most favoured" 9 ton commercial haulers. I have seen token programs tried (a friend of mine oversaw one test for multi-family residential) but they are really small and not well thought through (no pre & post quantified assessment, no measurement). Your current plan wraps itself up like it s so high minded yet is really about getting more business (it seems) for your facilities (yes, my opinion). Your facilities meanwhile are not user friendly to the majority of your customers. Service levels are abysmal. Much of your staff are hostile to my employees and we have to wait in lines and waste time because you are not staffed nor set up appropriately. And yes, this is outside the scope of your proposed bi-law but the spirit is the same in terms of how you are going about this bi-law ---- even though we sort and divert at a far higher level than most every other hauler, because of your business model, we are punished. Wow...really makes me cynical I'm afraid. Finally, residential hazardous waste (paint, pesticides etc.) should really be part of your waste management system and NOT just the ministry of environment and dept. of transportation. We can't haul hazardous items because we are not licensed (to become licensed is not financially feasible given the risk we take on and the administrative burden) and we tell our client to call 604-RECYCLE to get info on how to properly get rid of their hazardous items but despite this our customers (your customers too as they are Metro Vancouver citizens) say, "oh I'll do what I usually do and just put it in our garbage". So wrong yet no one in government seems to care. Prior to any Bylaw coming into effect, clearly inform the recycling industry what the benefits of being regulated will do for us. 4. Facility Licence Requirements Solid waste licences typically describe types and amounts of acceptable materials, storage limits, requirements for handling and sorting, fees, requirements for proof of financial security and requirements for reporting and record keeping. Two key changes to licence requirements are proposed: a stipulated recovery rate for facilities that receive Mixed Municipal Solid Waste, and a new simplified solid waste licence for some types of facilities. Recovery Rate for Mixed Waste Facilities Goals 2 and 3 of the Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan target material recovery and energy recovery, respectively, from the waste that remains after recycling. An updated bylaw would set performance ZWC - 197

200 requirements for private facilities receiving Mixed Municipal Solid Waste. A number of Mixed Municipal Solid Waste material recovery facilities operate in the United States. The table below includes reported material recovery/reduction rates for these facilities, excluding materials used at landfills as alternative daily cover. Hyperlinks to more information on the facilities and reported recovery rates can be accessed through the online version of this survey (metrovancouver.org search Bylaw 181 review ). Facility Recovery Rate Sunnyvale SMaRT Station, Sunnyvale, California 28% Athens Services MRF, Industry, California 27% Green Waste Recovery, San Jose, California 22% Western Placer Waste Management Authority MRF, Lincoln, California 28-30% Infinitus Renewable Energy Park, Montgomery, Alabama (now closed) 22-25% a) What are the benefits of stipulating a recovery/reduction rate for facilities that handle Mixed Municipal Solid Waste? SOURCE Respondent #1 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #2 (Harvest Power) Respondent #5 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) SURVEY RESPONSE By stipulating a mandatory recovery rate, you avoid Mixed Waste processing facilities in simply becoming waste transfer stations. The facilities would have a vested interest in ensuring that the technology and process supported extraction of materials from Mixed Waste facilities. The concept of a minimum recovery/reduction rate makes good sense. Extravagant claims have been made for proposed facilities (e.g., the Infinitus plant had promised 75-85% diversion, according to rty-goods-may-have-sunk-irep/ /), but the reality has been very different. The risk to Metro Vancouver is not that such facilities will fail financially because of such under-performance, but that they will survive by lowering prices to gain market share, undercutting legitimate recycling facilities in the marketplace. This, in turn, would cause the overall regional recovery rate to fall. promotes proper recycling and reaching a sensible goal ZWC - 198

201 b) What are the challenges of stipulating a recovery/reduction rate for facilities that handle Mixed Municipal Solid Waste? SOURCE Respondent #2 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) Respondent #4 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) SURVEY RESPONSE While reference to other existing facilities' actual recovery rates is a helpful starting point, any required minimums should take into account both the latest technological advances and factors specific to the Lower Mainland and Metro Vancouver's Zero Waste policies. We note that some of the data cited for the above facilities is quite dated (as far back as 2008) and that reported diversion rates are notoriously subject to the accounting rules. For example, California facilities have been allowed to count as "diverted" organic wastes that are used as alternative daily cover (ADC) applied to landfills. As another example, at Western Placer Waste Management MRF, the cited rate of 28-30% is explained as attributable "a large percentage of the diversion comes from C&D, green waste, and sludge," implying that the recovery rate from other forms of MSW would be lower. By contrast, such "dirty MRF" facilities within the Lower Mainland would likely not accept C&D or sludge and only minimal quantities of green waste. Without specification of the accounting rules, Question 4(c) below requesting recommended minimum recovery/reduction rates is meaningless. The answer to that question depends on the accounting rules for what counts as "recovery" or "reduction." While the brief comparative table included in thes survey may lead some commenters to suggest a possible number, such suggestions should carry little weight unless the commenters provide a detailed basis for how the rates should be calculated and explain any adjustments made from industry reference figures. Instead, Harvest suggests that whatever minimum recovery rate Metro Vancouver proposes be accompanied by a fully transparent explanation of how and why it arrived at the number. Finally, and most importantly, the minimum recovery rates should only count "recovered" material that demonstrably results in sale of recycled raw materials in legitimate, auditable, economic transactions. This was a major concern with the last proposed revision of Bylaw 181 (Proposed new Bylaw 280) that was considered in As Metro Vancouver drafts new language around this issue, we suggest that Metro Vancouver review comments submitted by Harvest Fraser Richmond Organics, the Recycle First Coalition, and other parties concerning proposed Section 2.6(c) of Bylaw 280 and consider approaches that would avoid or mitigate the chain of custody challenges identified. MV is putting recovery before reduction. Emphasis should be placed on reduction. ZWC - 199

202 c) What minimum recovery/reduction rate would you recommend for Mixed Waste Facilities: a. 20% b. 25% c. 30% d. Other SOURCE Respondent #1 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #2 (Harvest Power) Respondent #5 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) SURVEY RESPONSE 30% Other - See comments in response to preceding question. Other 70% Simplified Solid Waste Licence A simplified licence is proposed for two facility types: a) facilities that accept concrete or asphalt for the purposes of reprocessing, resale and reuse; and b) brokering facilities that receive only source-separated Recyclable Material and that purchase or pay for all the materials received at the facility where the residue does not exceed 10% by weight or volume of the material received. These facilities primary licence requirement would be submission of quarterly data to Metro Vancouver regarding the amount and type of material received. a) Do you support a simplified licensing scheme for these types of facilities - why or why not? SOURCE Respondent #1 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #5 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) Respondent #6 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #7 (Richmond Steel Recycling Ltd.) SURVEY RESPONSE Supported. Currently b) facilities are not required to be licenced and therefore not inspected. It is an even playing field of facilities that essentially behave the same all be inspected and held to the same standard. Yes - primarily just need the data No. You love to regulate yet you don't fix your systems No As stated earlier there is no benefit to our organization in completing the quarterly reporting and paying a fee to do so. ZWC - 200

203 b) Regarding the proposed simplified licence, do you have any suggestions or additional comments? SOURCE Respondent #6 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #7 (Richmond Steel Recycling Ltd.) SURVEY RESPONSE You are in the service industry. You need to understand this and adjust your approach to what you do FIRST. As a recycler, the community and agencies should be supporting our efforts and removing any burdensome regulation that does not help the recycling effort to flourish. Metro Vancouver and similar governmental agencies should be paying us for our ability to divert waste from the precious landfills in our region. 5. Licensing Process Licences are currently issued by the Metro Vancouver Environmental Regulation and Enforcement Division (Division Manager). Consistent with the approach taken in other regional districts, Metro Vancouver is considering moving the authority to issue solid waste licences to the Solid Waste Services Department (General Manager), as the Solid Waste Services Department is responsible for solid waste policy development. The Environmental Regulation and Enforcement Division would continue to be responsible for licence administration and enforcement. a) What are the benefits of this approach? SOURCE Respondent #1 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #2 (Harvest Power) SURVEY RESPONSE I think it is a conflict. I think the current separation by division does not blur the lines of policy and issuing licences. Most environmental regulatory agencies at federal, provincial/state, and regional/local levels in Canada and the U.S. separate permit issuance authority from enforcement authority at an operational level, even where heads of the licensing and enforcement divisions ultimately report up to a single minister or secretary. Such separation may therefore be considered a "best practice." Broadly, this is consistent with democratic principles under which those who write the laws (rules) are distinct from those who enforce the laws. Harvest therefore supports this approach in principle. A benefit for Metro Vancouver will be to ensure greater consistency between the broad policy objectives of the Zero Waste Strategy with actual licensing conditions. Harvest also believes this principle could usefully be extended to other areas of environmental regulation under Metro Vancouver's jurisdiction, separating authority for issuance of air and water permits from enforcement. ZWC - 201

204 b) What are the challenges of this approach? SOURCE Respondent #1 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #2 (Harvest Power) Respondent #4 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) Respondent #6 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) SURVEY RESPONSE Policy regulator and licence regulator policing the same area. I think inherently it is better if these two are arm s length. While Harvest supports the idea in principle, we note two challenges. First, whoever is given the licensing authority must also be allocated appropriate personnel with sufficient expertise and access to technical resources. Second, while this approach eliminates the potential conflicts of interests where a single individual is ultimately responsible for both permit issuance and enforcement, it risks creating another problem. Specifically, the General Manager also has responsibility for managing solid waste services contracting on behalf of Metro Vancouver, which services would be carried out by licencees. The combination of this business contracting responsibility with permit issuance responsibility appears to be unusual. Metro Vancouver should consider whether there are any conflicts inherent in assigning these disparate responsibilities to the same individual. For example, might a licence applicant who is currently a service provider to Metro Vancouver receive favorable treatment in the application process? The potential issues should be carefully thought through and appropriate safeguards put in place. MV is the issuer of the license, the judge, jury and executioner of the license and in doing so a tilted playing field is created. MV determines what game is being played, who plays, what the rules are and what players can continue to play. Private industry is pushed to the sidelines. This runs contrary to its stated objective to promote private sector innovation stated in the 2010 ISRWMP. More cost to my business. Threatens my business' viability despite the fact we are leaders in diversion now. c) Do you have any suggestions or additional comments in this regard? SOURCE Respondent #6 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) SURVEY RESPONSE I've stated my opinions above. You've proven that you are happy to add regulation and ignore your own performance as Government Service people. ZWC - 202

205 6. Licence Appeal Process Currently, under Bylaw 181, decisions of the Solid Waste Manager may be appealed to the Commissioner of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (the Metro Vancouver Chief Administrative Officer). Three alternative appeal options are being considered as part of the Bylaw 181 review: Maintain the status quo: Commissioner. Advisory Committee consisting of three members of the GVS&DD Board. The Advisory Committee would make a recommendation to the GVS&DD Board, which would ultimately determine the Appeal. Expert Advisory Committee (which could include non-board members). The Expert Advisory Committee would make a recommendation to the GVS&DD Board, which would ultimately determine the Appeal. a) What are the benefits of each appeal option? SOURCE Respondent #1 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) SURVEY RESPONSE Advisory Committee seems like a reasonable approach for appeal. b) What are the challenges of each appeal option? SOURCE Respondent #1 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) SOURCE Respondent #4 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) SURVEY RESPONSE For all suggestions, there are likely several challenges including lobbying efforts on the Committee members. SURVEY RESPONSE MV is the issuer of the license, the judge, jury and executioner of the license and in doing so a tilted playing field is created. MV determines what game is being played, who plays, what the rules are and what players can continue to play. Private industry is pushed to the sidelines. This runs contrary to its stated objective to promote private sector innovation stated in the 2010 ISRWMP. c) Do you have any suggestions or additional comments regarding appeal processes? No responses provided. 7. Licence Term Currently, there is no licence term stipulated in Bylaw 181. A stipulated licence term would ensure licence conditions could be updated on a regular basis to be consistent with current policy and technological environments. It is proposed that an updated Bylaw 181 would stipulate a maximum licence period of five years from date of issuance (or 5 years from the date of approval of the new Bylaw 181, for existing licences), except for existing licences that are valid for a specified period. ZWC - 203

206 a) What are the benefits of a maximum licence term? SOURCE Respondent #1 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) SURVEY RESPONSE Benefit likely only to Metro Vancouver giving the most flexibility to the regulator. b) What are the challenges with a maximum licence term? SOURCE Respondent #1 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #2 (Harvest Power) SURVEY RESPONSE Private enterprise needs more certainty than a five-year operating window. Capital is generally amortized greater than 5 years, so a longer term is definitely more desirable. I would say a minimum 10 years operating licence with a reasonable option to renew assuming there are no issues with the operating license. Maximum licence terms that are too short a duration cause problems for both the issuing authority and the licence-holder. Both must bear the financial and distraction costs of permit renewal and administration. On the conference call to outline this proposal, the General Manager cited the alleged public benefits of being able to update licence provisions to reflect changes in policy and technology in support of a proposed five-year term. This rationale lacks practical credibility. Within a typical five-year timespan, there are rarely going to be drastic, as opposed to very marginal, changes in either policy or technology within the waste and recycling space. Policy change is inevitably slow because the sector involves a complicated mix of public and private infrastructure that has evolved over many decades. That infrastructure cannot quickly be adjusted without high costs and risk of service disruptions, even if policy makers wanted to move more quickly. This is true throughout Canada; it is especially true in Metro Vancouver where 20+ municipalities and the public must have their say. Metro Vancouver's staff and Board know better than we the slow, if not glacial, pace of policy evolution. Technology change also tends to be very slow in the waste and recycling sectors. The sector is not one that is a hotbed of high-tech R&D activity. Such innovations as are introduced must typically go through a multi-decade shakedown in multiple market areas before they can be fully proven to be both operationally sound and economically sustainable. And until that occurs, it is unreasonable to use the mere availability of a new technology as the basis for imposing new types of conditions on other licensees. Most importantly, too-short licence durations are contrary to the public interest in the case of facilities that require relatively large capital investments. Lenders to and investors in such facilities need a sufficient licence duration to be able to achieve payback and receive a reasonable return. Short licence durations discourage such investment and would, over the long-term, result in a deterioration in the MSW processing infrastructure in the region. Recovery rates will fall, and disposal rates will rise. ZWC - 204

207 Respondent #4 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) This runs contrary to its stated objective to promote private sector innovation stated in the 2010 ISRWMP. c) Do you have any suggestions or additional comments regarding licence term? SOURCE Respondent #1 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #2 (Harvest Power) Respondent #4 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) Respondent #5 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) SURVEY RESPONSE Term is a very very important issue for business. Security of tenancy is also an important consideration. The Metro Vancouver real estate market is putting a lot of pressure on larger landowners and operators as in many cases the larger properties are worth more if divided into smaller lot sizes. Presumably, a shorter term on a Metro Van licence may limit the longevity of a business investment. We don't support establishment of a maximum licence term. However, if one must be set, we suggest that a maximum allowable licence term be set at 15 years. Obviously, the issuing authority would have discretion (as it does today) to issue a licence for a shorter duration, depending on circumstances. Existing licence-holders, who have made substantial capital investments based on having received licences either for a set term or for an indefinite term should not have those terms arbitrarily shortened. We question whether Metro Vancouver has legal authority to shorten existing licences by passage of a new bylaw. If, however, such legal authority does exist, then current licences with a fixed term should be honored as written. For existing licences with no fixed term, then the term should be set to a date that is the later of (a) 15 years since the last issuance or amendment of the license, or (b) 5 years from the date of adoption of the new bylaw. This approach balances licence-holders' legitimate expectations of operating under the terms of their previously-issued licence with Metro Vancouver's interest in having a periodic opportunity to review, update, and revise licences in light of broad changes in policy, technology and operations. There should be no term on a license. 5 years is reasonable ZWC - 205

208 8. Additional Comments More detail on this initiative, including a Board Report and Discussion Paper, is available on our website (metrovancouver.org search Bylaw 181 review ). a) Please share any additional input on the Discussion Paper and/or review of Bylaw 181: SOURCE Respondent #4 (Solid Waste Facility owner/operator/staff) Respondent #6 (Waste or Recycling Hauler) Respondent #7 (Richmond Steel Recycling Ltd.) SURVEY RESPONSE Bylaw 280 was defeated. The proposed changes to Bylaw 181, coupled with the generator levy and hauler licensing is a clear attempt by MV to institute flow control. A clear attempt to preserve paper, plastics and funding for a new waste-to-energy facility. A clear attempt by MV recover rather than reduce. And a clear attempt by MV to inhibit private sector innovation and competition which runs counter to the stated objective in Section 2.3 the MV's ISRWMP. Pretty clear you have made your decision. I do not support it. You have much you can fix in your area of responsibility right now. You have not demonstrated that you should have any more oversight in my opinion. As someone who lives in Vancouver and is raising two young children, I want a clean environment them when they become adults. However, having participated in your Zero Waste process and having had to interact with your staff at your facilities, I am deeply cynical now. I do not trust you to do the right thing for my kids. Its a shame. We appreciate the opportunity to provide the working group for the proposed update to Bylaw 181. As evident from the comments made we are not supportive of the proposed change to regulate a previously unregulated industry such as metal recyclers. We find no value in the licence approach that has been proposed. Again the recycling industry should be supported by the community and agencies by removing unnecessary regulatory burden ZWC - 206

209 ATTACHMENT 3 Bylaw 181 Consultation - Meeting Summaries Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw No. 181 Review Engagement and Consultation Webinar Summary September 8, :30 am 11:00 am Date of Issue: September 20, 2017 This meeting summary does not capture discussions verbatim; comments have been edited for clarity in some instances. ZWC - 207

210 SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIAL REGULATORY BYLAW NO. 181 REVIEW WEBINAR Zero Waste Committee - On Table Pages Attachment 3 Summary of discussions from the Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw 181 (Bylaw) Review Webinar (Webinar) held September 7, 2017, 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 1. Discussion Sarah Evanetz, Division Manager, Solid Waste Programs and Public Involvement, Metro Vancouver (MV) hosted the webinar and invited questions, comments and concerns (Q/C) from participants and responses (R) were provided, where applicable. Ms. Evanetz identified panel members Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services, Metro Vancouver and Rick Laird, Deputy Solid Waste Manager, Metro Vancouver. Ms. Evanetz noted that a parallel consultation was occurring on a proposed Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing program. Q/C: How does MV ensure equity when City of Vancouver and Metro Vancouver disposal facilities (Regional Facilities) do not require a licence, but private facilities do? R: This practice is consistent with what is in place currently. MV facilities are authorized by the Integrated Solid Waste and Resources Management Plan (ISWRMP), with the intent of MV being the regulatory body for private entities. Q/C: Does MV agree that the proposed changes to Bylaw No. 181, specifically the five-year licence term, will stifle significant private investment in the solid waste and recycling sectors? R: MV staff are seeking feedback on the implications of setting a five-year licence term within an updated Bylaw No The intent is to establish a balance between the need of private entities to plan for long term certainty relative to investments and MV's goals for encouraging waste diversion while establishing a mechanism to respond to technological updates and policy changes. Q/C: What is the reason for licence terms? Currently the licences are based on compliance is this not adequate? R: The rationale for a licence term is to provide an opportunity for licensing provisions to be updated based on policy changes and updates in the technological environment over time. Q/C: When do you anticipate releasing draft language for the new bylaw? ZWC

211 R: The timing would depend on feedback received and direction from the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD) Board. Specific draft text would be released through a public process. Q/C: I see the exemption for drop off locations but not for processors. So do I understand correctly that even if a processor is approved/audited and have reporting requirements to a Stewardship Program (i.e. Electronic Products Recycling Association of British Columbia), that a separate licence is needed and additional reporting will be needed? R: Processing facilities with a stewardship program agreement require a licence. The intent of the proposed amendment is to level the playing field for processors by requiring all processors to have a licence. Public drop-off facilities do not require a licence. Q/C: Can you give us an example of a change in policy or technology that is referred to as a justification for the term? R: An example could be related to organics processing and the changes relating to odour management. Over time, there is a benefit to reviewing existing requirements compared to current technology. Q/C: Any anticipated changes to bylaw to include specifically clothes & textiles as banned landfill items? R: MV is reviewing opportunities for the diversion of clothing and textiles. Q/C: Is MV planning to accept more licences for Mixed Waste Facilities? If so, how do they plan to ensure the protection of current source separation being done in the region? R: MV would set requirements in Bylaw No. 181 and private sector businesses would submit applications consistent with the Bylaw. The goal of the Bylaw revisions would be to ensure mixed waste facilities are diverting material. Q/C: You talk about creating a level playing field, but doesn t the premise of this exercise give any Metro Vancouver facility an immediate advantage over any private facility. R: MV's goal is to ensure a level playing field. As an example, there are performance requirements for mixed waste facilities. At the MV Waste-to-Energy Facility, there is roughly a 22% reduction in materials going to disposal. A new private facility would also be required to reduce the amount of material going to disposal. Q/C: Will scrap metal recycling facilities still be exempt? R: Scrap metal facilities that purchase source materials coming into the facility would require a simplified licence with annual reporting requirements pertaining to materials coming in and out of the facility. Q/C: What is your thinking re: "farms" and "farm businesses" in terms of non-regulated facilities? Concern is that once you say "farm business" a lot of things can slip in. ZWC

212 R: For a farm business operating on a farm, recyclable materials related to agriculture would not require a licence. Q/C: Why is MV concerned with 'cost recovery' and not concerned solely with regulation and enforcement? R: MV has a series of goals specific to the implementation of the ISWRMP and the primary goal is waste reduction and recycling. MV programs are funded through tipping fees or fees recovered through facility licensing. It has been deemed appropriate that costs relating to the regulatory program are covered through that regulatory program. Q/C: What consideration has been given to reviving the flow control ideas that were proposed in the prior 181 revision effort? R: The proposed Bylaw No. 280 prohibited the flow of mixed municipal solid waste out of the regional solid waste system. This regulatory initiative proposes that any facility receiving mixed MSW has specific performance requirements. Another consultation currently underway proposes that any hauler delivering mixed MSW to a facility other than Regional Facilities would be required to collect a fee from the generator and remit to MV, which would support the solid waste planning and the transfer station network which is available to everyone. Q/C: Would a dehydrating facility for organic waste be exempt from licensing? R: The goal of updating Bylaw No. 181 would be to have a general licence category for facilities receiving materials regulated under this Bylaw. For example if a facility received source-separated organics from residential, commercial or institutional sources, then a licence would required. Q/C: Is there an example of the reporting requirements for the simplified licence? R: The reporting requirements would be for material coming in and materials leaving the facility. Q/C: If the consultation leads to suggestions that the Environmental Management Act (EMA) be amended to provide for some delegation of authority in the appeal process would MV be prepared to consider that as an approach? I think this step might provide some level of comfort for the private sector as they consider investment risk. R: This is good feedback. The currently proposed amendments to Bylaw 181 do not involve changes to the EMA. Q/C: Will automotive dismantlers who process end-of-life vehicles be required to obtain a simple licence? R: MV staff would need to look specifically at that activity and will provide feedback separately. ZWC

213 Q/C: Will there be fees for a simplified licence? Also, does this proposed bylaw amendment apply to those facilities operating on federal land? R: The simplified licence fee would be expected to be a nominal fee to recover administration costs. There currently are licensed facilities on federal land but MV would look more specifically at each facility in the application process. Q/C: Why was the North Vancouver organics trial suspended in January 2017? R: The trial ended in March 2017 because the processor could no longer receive the commercially generated organics. MV is reviewing options to start the pilot again, but doesn t have an immediate plan to do that. Q/C: Would the proposed new Bylaws require amendments to the Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ISWRMP), if not, when is the ISWRMP planned for review? R: The ISWRMP does not require any changes for amendments to Bylaw No Changes to Bylaw 181 require approval by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy but do not require changes to the ISWRMP. A review can be expected in the next few years but not the immediate future. Q/C: How does MV ensure equity when the solid waste department is the judge, jury and executioner of solid waste licences, given private facilities may compete against MV for flow? R: MV is seeking feedback as to the benefits and the drawbacks of options for the licensing process. Q/C: These past few years cost increases have far outstripped inflation especially impacting small business. You are more than happy to pass these costs along in my view. What are you doing to decrease costs? R: Tipping fees in MV have remained flat. There was a change in the Tipping Fee approach in In April 2015, a variable Tipping Fee was introduced based on the load weight. The average Tipping Fee has remained flat over the last five years. Tipping fees are expected to increase at a slow rate. Q/C: Is a report available regarding the North Vancouver Trial Organic Project? R: MV staff will respond specifically to that. Q/C: Would transportation consolidation facilities, where smaller loads are consolidated into full loads for shipment to processors, require licence? R: A licence would be required. Q/C: How do you qualify for the $80 per tonne rate? ZWC

214 R: The Tipping Fee structure is based on the weight of each load plus a transaction fee of $5 per load. Q/C: Is there a plan to publish any projected Tipping Fee increases? R: As part of the 2018 Budget process, five-year projections for tipping fees are being developed. We expect to be able to publish those projections in October. Q/C: Given the earlier By-law 280 question, in concert with the proposed waste Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing, along with the 5 year licensing terms contemplated under Bylaw 181, can you comment on concerns that these steps taken together seem to reflect another attempt at formalizing flow-control? R: The consultation process is designed to seek feedback on implications relating to the proposed regulatory changes. Q/C: Wow...that's harsh. Really "tips" the scales to large haulers. They literally have a 60% Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) advantage. Sounds pretty unfair in my opinion. Sorry 40%...quick math. R: The Tipping Fee model is based on the goal of aligning fees with the cost of delivering the service. For example, 50 small loads have the same amount of waste as one large load and these smaller loads are more expensive to manage. Q/C: Our commercial loads are a ton typically. Q/C: But we do a bunch of small pick ups and our diversion rate is 85% plus because we sort. We are being punished by your narrow view. R: The Tipping Fee is not a component of Bylaw No.181 and the Tipping Fee is set regularly by the GVS&DD Board. Questions on Tipping Fees are not related to the current consultation process. Q/C: Is it not reasonable for the head of the solid waste department to recognize proposed Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing, along with the 5 year licensing terms contemplated under Bylaw 181 will result in flow control? Has the department not thought about the potential implications of the changes? R: MV has proposed new regulatory measures and is seeking feedback. Q/C: Ms. Evanetz provided the direct link to the online survey available on the MV website /Pages/Bylaw181Survey.aspx Q/C: Is there a copy of this recording? Including the questions and answers? R: Yes, the recording will be available on the MV website. The full audio will be provided online in addition to the presentation already posted on the MV website. ZWC

215 Q/C: Who do I contact about the service levels and tips fees at transfer stations? R: Please contact Mr. Henderson directly. Q/C: Will the in-person meetings be different? E.g., do you expect to collect more information from people? R: Through the consultation process, MW staff will meeting with any party or individual and all feedback will be included in the consultation feedback package provided to the GVS&DD Board. Q/C: Please provide Mr. Henderson's contact info. R: Paul.Henderson@metrovancouver.org; telephone Conclusion Ms. Evanetz concluded the webinar at approximately 10:23 a.m. ZWC

216 Appendix 1 Participant List (38) Richard Bender, GOT-JUNK? Avery Bruenjes, Retail Council of Canada Will Burrows, Coast Waste Management Assoc. Daniel Chau, Walker Environmental Group mannie cheung, Product Care Association Kristian Davis, City of New Westminster Wayne Davis, Harvest Power, Inc. Denise Finch, Discover Books Scott Fraser Angus Gardner, AtSource Avery Gottfried, Tetra Tech Shannon Hadley, Corporation of Delta Cam Hantiuk Kevin Hodgins, ABC Recycling Josh JansenVandoorn, Super Save Disposal Jamie Kaminski, HSR Services Nures Kara, Schnitzer Steel Canada Ltd. Daniel Klemky, BOMA BC Luc Lachance, Ministry of Environment Tom Land, Ecowaste Industries Ltd. Roxanne Lee, GreenSpace Tom Madigan, City of Port Coquitlam Maury McCausland, London Drugs Colin McKean, Canadian Battery Association David Millman Bo Ocampo, District of North Vancouver Tanya Pasko, Metropolis at Metrotown Kirk Phair, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy Louise Roxby, Urban Impact Ashley Smith, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy Michael Solkshinitz, XeroWaste Solutions Lisa Thompson, e-cycle Solutions Inc Chris Trinkunas, Schnitzer Steel Chris Underwood, City of Vancouver Adrian White, Diabetes Canada LoriBryan, WMABC Odin, The Canadian Marketing Team Fabio ZWC

217 Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw No. 181 Review Consultation Meeting #1 Summary September 12, 9:30 am 12:30 pm Firefighter s Banquet and Conference Centre This meeting summary does not capture discussions verbatim; comments have been edited for clarity in some instances. ZWC - 208

218 SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIAL REGULATORY BYLAW NO. 181 REVIEW CONSULTATION MEETING #1 Summary of the Bylaw No. 181 Review Consultation Meeting #1 (Consultation Meeting) held September 12, 2017 at the Firefighters Banquet and Conference Centre, 6515 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby, BC. CALL TO ORDER Sarah Evanetz, Division Manager, Solid Waste Programs and Public Involvement, Metro Vancouver (MV) welcomed participants to the Consultation Meeting at 9:41 a.m. (Refer to Appendix 1 for a complete list of participants). 1. Introduction Ms. Evanetz identified this consultation as being part of a broader scope of programs, approved by the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD) Board relating to Bylaw No. 181 (Bylaw), running until September 30, These consultations are being conducted simultaneously with another regulatory proposal relating to the Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing program. Ms. Evanetz welcomed all attendees and asked for a show of hands to identify the various sectors represented. She also identified the methods of feedback available as part of the consultation process, as well as information available on the MV website. Ms. Evanetz introduced panel members Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services, Metro Vancouver and Rick Laird, Deputy Solid Waste Manager, Environmental Regulation and Enforcement, Metro Vancouver. 2. Presentation Mr. Henderson spoke to his presentation, Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw No. 181 Review. The slide deck is available at: Bylaw181presentationslides.pdf. 3. Discussion Ms. Evanetz invited questions, comments and concerns (Q/C) from participants and responses (R) were provided, where applicable: Q/C: What is the objective of the maximum five-year term and can it be used as a tool to revoke licences for non-compliant companies? R: The purpose of enforcement is to promote compliance. Currently there is a progressive compliance program in place that provides enforcement tools, including compliance promotion, to enforce the Bylaw. The purpose of the five-year licence term is to allow a scheduled review of the licence terms. The objective is not to make the licence review process punitive. The goal is a smooth transition to ensure a balance between the goal of being able to regularly update licence requirements while allowing the licensed facility the ability to continue to operate. ZWC - 209

219 Q/C: It appears some recycling facilities do not require licences. Which facilities are not currently licensed but will be licensed in the future? Also, please provide clarification on the licensing of storage facilities. R: As described on the slide titled "Regulated Facilities", the current Bylaw defines the facilities currently licensed. An example was given of a digestion facility, which did not previously fit into a category and therefore did not require a licence. With the proposed changes, a general "catch all" category would be added to provide clarity about included facilities. The proposed revisions would also codify existing practices of not licensing reuse businesses, such as used books stores and consignment stores. The category of brokerage facilities, in particular those paying for incoming materials, with the biggest group being metal recyclers, would require a simplified licence under the proposed changes to Bylaw 181. Storage facilities were included when the Bylaw was introduced in 1996 to deal with waste abandonment situations. However, to date, no licences for storage facilities have been issued. Q/C: The category for charities, return-to-retail and municipal facilities that accept only source-separated Recyclable Materials may require clarification as not all materials would be defined as source-separated materials. R: The intent is to move to the definition of Recyclable Materials from the Environmental Management Act (EMA), which is broad with respect to the source, but specific with respect to the type of materials. The term source separated is used to identify materials that are separated from or managed separately from garbage. For example, if you dump books in the garbage they are not source separated. However, if a small vehicle comes to a site with books and clothes mixed together in a box, separate from garbage, it would meet the requirement of source separated. Q/C: What is processing? Is baling considered processing? R: The intent is to level the playing field by licensing all processors. The specifics of the facility need to be considered and the licensing requirement would be determined based on the specifics of each case. Public drop-off depots for extended producer responsibility (EPR) materials would not require a licence. Typically, these facilities receive materials and then ship the materials elsewhere to be separated into different types of materials. This type of public dropoff would not require a licence. If the primary purpose of the facility is to act as public drop-off for EPR materials, then no licence would be required. However, if the site primarily processes material but also allows public drop-off, then it would require a licence because the public drop-off is considered an additional service to the primary services rendered onsite. Q/C: Does a facility that does a number of things, such as taking items apart plus baling, require a licence? ZWC - 210

220 R: With respect to the Maple Ridge facility the specifics of the facility would need to be considered. It may meet the requirement to be considered a municipally owned or operated facility. Q/C: Would there be a decision-tree tool available after the Bylaw is amended to allow users to determine whether a licence is required? R: This is an excellent suggestion and one that could be incorporated into the presentation of the approach to make it easier to understand the impact on various facilities. Q/C: Will this amendment address existing tonnage limitations given the current eco-system and the limited number of new facilities coming onboard? R: There are local challenges for organics processing and construction and demolition (C&D) material processing and there is a range of factors driving that situation. The goal is to have a regulatory framework in place to support existing facilities and to encourage the development of new processing capacity in the future. Q/C: Specific to the major appliance recycling program, how does a metal recycler that handles Product Stewardship materials differ from a bottle depot? R: The intent is to look at each facility based on the proposed requirements, and seek feedback on the implications and lack of clarity for the proposed requirements. There is currently a licensing exemption for metal recyclers because they are paying for the materials they receive. Q/C: How does this apply to a material recovery facility (MRF)? R: Under what is proposed, a MRF receiving mixed garbage from residential and commercial/institutional sources would have set minimum performance requirements for recovery and diversion, which would be embedded in the licence for that facility. Q/C: What about performance requirements for facilities other than mixed waste MRFs? R: There will be no change to recovery requirements for other types of facilities. Q/C: If compliance is not an aspect of the update, what is the purpose of having a five-year term? R: Currently there are provisions within the existing Bylaw to allow changes to existing licences, but the proposed amendments would allow for a scheduled review of licence requirements. With a five-year term, there is an opportunity to revisit the licensing particulars. It would be done on an expected, understood basis, under particular conditions. At present, there are many licences in place that have no terms. Existing licences with no term would have a five-year term imposed, starting when the Bylaw is adopted. New licences would be issued with a maximum term of five years. For existing licences with a specified term, that term would continue to be in place. Q/C: Given municipal facilities are exempt, how would that impact City of Surrey's partnership with Orgaworld? ZWC - 211

221 R: Currently, municipally owned or operated facilities do not require a licence. This update would restrict that exemption to municipal facilities recycling only source-separated materials. Q/C: For the appeal process, how does MV separate themselves and how do you see the expert panel working out? R: Under EMA, MV has the responsibility for licence issuing and the licence appeal process. Appeals would continue to be through MV. There are two appeal options identified in the presentation, in addition to the status quo. We are still developing recommendations. Options will be presented to the GVS&DD Board of Directors. The judicial review process will continue to be an option following any new appeal process. 4. Closing Remarks Ms. Evanetz and Mr. Henderson thanked the Consultation Meeting attendees for their active participation and outlined upcoming steps in the consultation process including the distribution of information. Ms. Evanetz thanked the guests who provided information and MV staff who responded to questions during the feedback session. The Workshop concluded at 10:44 a.m. ZWC - 212

222 Laurie Ackerman, City of Richmond Russ Anderson, Covanta Brian Battle, Wescan Disposal Mitch Bianchin, Terrapure Suzanne Bycraft, City of Richmond Kristian Davis, City of New Westminster Happy Deol, Remple Disposal Paul Faber, West Coast Reduction Ltd. Josh JansenVandoorn, Super Save Group George Jasper, WCS Roxanne Lee, Greenspace Arne Lorenz, Richmond Steel Recycling Ltd. Francesca Marzari, Young Anderson David McPhie, BC Liquor Distribution Branch David Millman, Waste Management Ray Robb, Metro Vancouver Sandy Sigmund, Encorp Pacific Michael Solkshinitz, XeroWaste Solutions Karen Tu, Waste Management Greg Wilson, Retail Council of Canada Peter Wishart, Emterra Environmental Sebastien Van Wollen, Blue Planet Michael Zarbi, MARR Appendix 1 Participant List (23) ZWC - 213

223 Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw No. 181 Review Consultation Meeting #2 September 20, :00 pm 9:00 pm Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel This meeting summary does not capture discussions verbatim; comments have been edited for clarity in some instances. ZWC - 214

224 SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIAL REGULATORY BYLAW NO. 181 REVIEW CONSULTATION MEETING #2 Summary of the Bylaw No. 181 Review Consultation Meeting #2 (Consultation Meeting) held September 20, 2017 at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel, Avenue Surrey, BC. CALL TO ORDER Sarah Evanetz, Division Manager, Solid Waste Programs and Public Involvement, Metro Vancouver (MV) welcomed participants to the Consultation Meeting at 6:13 p.m. (Refer to Appendix 1 for a complete list of participants). 1. Introductions Ms. Evanetz identified this consultation as being part of a broader scope of proposed initiatives, approved by the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD) Board, relating to the region s Solid Waste regulatory framework, which will be running until September 30, The current consultation on a review of Bylaw No. 181 (Bylaw) is being conducted simultaneously with another regulatory consultation relating to the Generator Levy and Commercial Hauler Licensing program. She also identified the methods of feedback available as part of the consultation process. All information and feedback collected will be submitted to the GVS&DD Board and will be publicly available on the Metro Vancouver website. Ms. Evanetz introduced panel members Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services, Metro Vancouver and Rick Laird, Deputy Solid Waste Manager, Environmental Regulation and Enforcement, Metro Vancouver. 2. Presentation Mr. Henderson spoke to his presentation, Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw No. 181 Review. The slide deck is available at: Bylaw181presentationslides.pdf. 3. Discussion Ms. Evanetz invited questions, comments and concerns (Q/C) from participants and responses (R) were provided, where appropriate: Q/C: Will there be exemptions for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) depots? Also, how would that change if a depot s EPR contracts are suddenly cancelled and materials are instead sold on the open market? R: A depot collecting material under agreements with Product Stewardship Agencies would not require a licence. If it is a public recycling depot accepting a variety of materials, of which only some are EPR, staff would look at the specifics of the facility to determine whether or not it requires a licence. ZWC - 215

225 Q/C: Are there examples of other cities implementing this? R: The MV regulatory framework is considered a leader in Canada and numerous other regional districts contact MV for guidance. The USA has different infrastructure and conditions for regulating solid waste facilities. Q/C: The transition from no term to a five-year term is concerning for business owners. R: MV staff is seeking feedback on the proposed term and whether a longer term would address industry concerns. Q/C: Could Metro Vancouver identify criteria for licence renewal? Is compliance with an existing licence criteria for renewal? R: The term is not only for the purpose of compliance because we already have tools for enforcing compliance. It may be possible to develop a list of criteria for renewal. The discussions paper also identifies the consideration of market conditions and other extraordinary circumstances for brokering facility requirements in Bylaw 181. For example, if a market disappears, there may be stockpiling of Recyclable Material. Q/C: Given the extent of private investment, a five-year term is too short. R: Noted. Q/C: Who will decide the term length? R: The Bylaw would set the maximum licence term to five years. The current Bylaw does not have a maximum licence term. Q/C: There is concern the consultation has been rushed. Could the results come back to the public for further input? R: The GVS&DD Board would provide direction on this. All information would be available a week before the Zero Waste Committee meeting so there would be an opportunity to appear as a delegation before the Committee. Q/C: Why is a maximum license term being proposed? R: The intent of the amendment is to balance the investment priorities of the industry with the policy goals for the region. Q/C: Q/C: If MV's intention is to stimulate investment, the proposed amendment is counterproductive to this. Given the investment required, the risk of losing a licence is challenging. A demerit system might be more useful. Depots are unable to secure bank loans with a short-term licence. The process is too rushed and requires six months of further consultation. ZWC - 216

226 Q/C: What do you envision being presented to the Zero Waste Committee? R: Information from the consultation process will be summarized in an Issues Response Table. Correspondence and feedback received will be included in a report which will be available on the Metro Vancouver website before the Zero Waste Committee meeting. Q/C: When will the language of the Bylaw be reviewed? Will the public be consulted on the wording changes to the Bylaw? R: The GVS&DD Board will direct staff on next steps. Next steps could be consultation on the proposed bylaw wording or could be to bring forward bylaw text for the Board s consideration. Q/C: Will this be presented at the Zero Waste Conference scheduled November 1, 2017 in Vancouver, BC? R: MV Solid Waste Services has not been invited to speak at the Zero Waste Conference on this issue. The audience of the Zero Waste Conference is broader than those interested in this Bylaw. Q/C: MV should not compete against private businesses. R: The Provincial Government delegates authority to MV to operate facilities and issue solid waste facility licences. Q/C: Will this affect the Surrey Biofuel Facility? R: Nothing that is proposed would change requirements for the Surrey Biofuel as far as I know. The municipal exemption under the Bylaw is proposed to be limited to Source Separated Recyclables. Our understanding is that the organics that will be processed at Surrey Biofuel would be considered Source Separated Recyclables. Please speak to Mr. Laird directly for clarification on whether the facility would be required to have a licence under the current Bylaw. Q/C: Is MV proposing to remove the issuing of licences from the department responsible for regulation and enforcement to the department responsible for policy? R: Moving license issuing to Solid Waste Services is a proposal and staff is seeking feedback. Many other regions have this structure of licence issuance. The group responsible for writing policy would also issue the solid waste licences under the proposed model. The GVS&DD Board is responsible for approving any changes to the Bylaw. Q/C: If the City of Surrey or City of Vancouver opens a construction and demolition (C&D) facility, would a licence be required? Would organics processing facilities require a licence? ZWC - 217

227 R: This is an example where the Bylaw would clarify definitions for types of municipal facilities that would be exempt. A licence would be required for a municipally operated C&D facility, but not a municipally operated organics processing facility. Q/C: Several years ago, the Provincial Government suggested MV clarify the dispute resolution aspect of the proposal forwarded at that time. The status quo is not an option. I suggest Metro Vancouver implement an Expert Panel dispute resolution model, based on a minimum of three or five industry representatives on the panel. Please consider a procedure that is fair and equitable. R: The presentation slide "Licence Appeal Process" suggests options such as an Advisory Expert Committee which may consist of non-board members or an Advisory Committee comprised of three members of the Board. The amendment proposed is consistent with the Environmental Management Act (EMA) which stipulates that Metro Vancouver must ultimately be accountable for appeal decisions. Appeal decisions may be subject to judicial review. Q/C: Will the proposal stipulate recovery and reduction rates? R: Any facility receiving mixed municipal waste would have a minimum defined recovery rate. Q/C: Would MV impose the same rate on the new transfer station planned for Coquitlam Landfill? R: The minimum recovery rate would be consistent with the rate currently achieved across the entire Metro Vancouver system including the Waste-to-Energy Facility. Q/C: Was the same definition of recovery/reduction rate used at all the example sites in the US? R: Yes, the goal was to look for consistency in reported data. Q/C: If licences will continue to be issued by location, if one plant has 85% recovery/reduction and the other has 10%, could a business assess their recovery/reduction system wide? R: The intent is to licence by facility rather than by company. Q/C: The waste management industry does not seem well represented in the consultation process. R: MV communicated directly with potentially impacted groups. ZWC - 218

228 4. Closing Remarks Ms. Evanetz and Mr. Henderson thanked the meeting attendees for their participation and outlined upcoming steps in the consultation process, including the distribution of information. The Consultation Meeting concluded at 7:28 p.m. ZWC - 219

229 Appendix 1 Participant List (13) Corinne Atwood, BC Bottle & Recycling Depot Association Steve Bryan, WMABC Christian Dietrich, Orgaworld Angela Fyfe, ABC Recycling Angus Gardner, Belkorp Environmental Services Grant Hankins, Hankins Environmental Consulting Aeron Jensan, Captain Recycling / Greener Zone Mandeep Johal, GreatWest Disposal Parmjit Johal, GreatWest Disposal David Millman, Waste Management Kulbir Rana, Bottle Depots Nicole Stefenelli, Urban Impact Karen Tu, Waste Management ZWC - 220

230 Bylaw 181 Consultation - Interim Summary of Input Received and Metro Vancouver Responses ATTACHMENT 4 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 1 Appeals Webinar Comment that if the Environmental Management Act (EMA) is amended to allow some delegation of authority in the appeal process, it could provide some confidence for the private sector as it considers investment risk. 2 Appeals Workshop 1 Inquiry about how Metro Vancouver would separate itself from the licence appeal process. Comment noted. The proposed Bylaw 181 (Bylaw) updates do not require changes to the EMA, and no request to change the EMA has been made at this time. Under the EMA, appeal decisions are the legislated responsibility of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD) and cannot be delegated to an another entity. Proposed approach: Maintain the status quo (appeals to the Commissioner of the GVS&DD) in an updated Bylaw 181. The judicial review process would continue to be an option under this model. 3 Appeals Workshop 2 Survey Waste/Recycling Hauler 4 Appeals Survey Waste/Recycling Hauler Support for licence appeals to go to an advisory committee, made up of a minimum of 3 or 5 industry representatives. Please consider a procedure that is fair and equitable. Acknowledgement of challenges for each appeal approach, including lobbying of the Committee members. Comment noted. See above. Comment noted. See above. ZWC - 221

231 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 5 Consultation Process Workshop 2 Inquiry about what consultation input would be presented to the Zero Waste Committee (ZWC). Consultation input received in the form of written letters and surveys has been provided to the October 14, 2017 ZWC, in addition to notes from both public meetings and the webinar. In addition, a table summarizing issues, comments and questions received and Metro Vancouver responses is also included. This material is also available on the Metro Vancouver website. 6 Consultation Process 7 Consultation Process 8 Consultation Process Workshop 2 Workshop 2 Letter WMABC Letter WMABC Letter NextUse Inquiry whether the proposed changes will be presented at the Zero Waste Conference in November Concern that the consultation has been rushed. Request for further consultation and opportunities for input, and an extension on the deadline for submissions. Concern that consultation was short and was scheduled during summer/holidays. Metro Vancouver Solid Waste Services has not been invited to speak at that conference on this topic. The conference audience is broader than those who have been identified as being potential stakeholders for this consultation process. Comment noted. Stakeholders and participants in the consultation process will be notified as reports on the consultation are published, and interested parties can appear as delegations to the ZWC and Board. Comment noted. The webinar and two public meetings were held between September 8 and 21, 2017 and the consultation period closed on Sept 30, ZWC - 222

232 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 9 Consultation Process Workshop 2 Comment that the industry does not seem well represented in the consultation process. Comment noted. Notifications and invitations to participate in consultation were sent to over 1,200 contacts representing recycling and waste service providers, facility operators, boards of trade and chambers of commerce, municipalities, provincial ministries, non government organizations (NGOs), and First Nations. 10 Consultation Process Letter WMABC Comment that information presented at Comment noted. consultation sessions did not add further clarity to what was previously presented to the Zero Waste Committee on July 13, More information should be provided. 11 Consultation Process 12 Consultation Process Letter WMABC Letter Kwikwetlem First Nation Comment that the online survey does not relate to the proposed initiatives and amendments. No concerns. Request to add this initiative to the agenda for the Technical Update meetings between Metro Vancouver and Kwikwetlem First Nation. Comment noted. The online survey mirrors the proposed key areas of review outlined in the July 29, 2017 Board Report as well as in the presentation. Comment noted. An update will be scheduled as requested. ZWC - 223

233 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 13 Cost Webinar Inquiry about why cost recovery is a priority for Metro Vancouver, not just regulation and enforcement. Metro Vancouver's solid waste funciton is guided by the region's Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ISWRMP) which emphasizes the avoidance of waste through waste reduction and the recovery of materials and energy from the waste that remains. Regulation and enforcement of recycling and waste reduction regulations is one aspect of Metro Vancouver's mandate. Metro Vancouver's solid waste system is funded on a cost recovery basis, through tipping fees or fees recovered through facility licensing. 14 Cost Survey Waste or recycling hauler Concern that the proposed changes would increase costs for businesses. Comment noted. 15 Consultation Process Workshop 2 Inquiry whether there will be public consultation on the proposed text changes to the Bylaw. The GVS&DD Board will provide direction on next steps related to updating Bylaw 181. The Board may direct staff to initiate additional consultation or bring forward proposed bylaw text. 16 Competition Webinar Letter NextUse Concern about conflict of interest and lack of equity / level playing field if private facilities require licences but Regional Facilities that compete with those private facilities are exempt. Regional Facilities (Metro Vancouver and City of Vancouver disposal facilities) are authorized through the ISWRMP which was approved by the Minister of Environment in In addition, under the EMA, the GVS&DD is delegated the authority to regulate private sector facilities that manage Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and Recyclable Material. ZWC - 224

234 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 17 Competition Survey Facility owner/ operator/ staff Comment that the proposed changes inhibit private sector innovation and competition. 18 Competition Workshop 2 Metro Vancouver should not compete against private businesses. Comment noted. Comment noted. The provincial government delegates authority to Metro Vancouver to operate regional solid waste facilities and issue solid waste facility licences. Metro Vancouver is committed to regional diversion goals outlined in the ISWRMP while delivering a cost effective solid waste system that is available equally to all of its customers. 19 Competition Survey Waste or recycling hauler Comment that the proposed changes seem to generate more business at Metro Vancouver facilities. Metro Vancouver facilities are not user friendly and have poor service levels, including customer service and wait times. Comment noted. Metro Vancouver is committed to regional diversion goals outlined in the ISWRMP while delivering a cost effective solid waste system that is available equally to all of its customers. 20 Fees Webinar Inquiry whether there would be fees for the Simplified Licence. 21 Fees Survey Richmond Steel Recycling Ltd. Comment that paying fees so that a third party can understand what happens at our facility without any reciprocal gain is unfavourable and should not be pursued. A specific fee was not previously identified for the Simplified Licence. Proposed approach: An application fee of $100 and annual fee of $100 is proposed for the new Simplified Licence. This represents the expected administration cost for the licence. Comment noted. The proposed Simplified Licence would only require reporting of incoming and outgoing materials to assist in tracking ISWRMP progress. ZWC - 225

235 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 22 Licence Issuance 23 Licence Issuance Survey Harvest Power Survey Harvest Power Support in principle for moving the issuance of licences to the Solid Waste Services department, thus separating the issuance of licences from enforcement. Comment noted. Proposed approach: The issuance of solid waste facility licences remain with the Environmental Regulation and Enforcement Division. Noted challenges with moving licence Comments noted. Proposed approach: The issuance to the Solid Waste Services issuance of solid waste facility licences remain department: 1) Licensing authority must be with the Environmental Regulation and accompanied by appropriate personnel with Enforcement Division. sufficient expertise and access to technical resources; 2) General Manager of Solid Waste Services also has responsibility for managing solid waste services contracted on behalf of Metro Vancouver there may be conflicts of interest inherent with assigning these two responsibilities to the same individual, for example if a current Metro Vancouver service provider applies for a solid waste facility licence. ZWC - 226

236 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 24 Licence Issuance 25 Licence Issuance 26 Licence Requirements Survey Facility owner/ operator/ staff Survey Waste/Recycling Hauler Workshop 2 Concern about the proposed change of licence issuance to the Solid Waste Services Department. Metro Vancouver is the issuer of the licence, the judge, jury and executioner and in doing so a tilted playing field is created. Private industry is pushed to the sidelines. This runs contrary to the stated objective to promote private sector innovation stated in the 2010 ISWRMP. Concern about conflict if licence issuance is moved. The current separation by division does not blur the lines of policy development and issuing licences. Better if policy regulator and licence regulator are at arms length from each other. Comment that the requirement for a solid waste licence is another requirement within a longer list of requirements for a business including an Operational Certificate from the BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, and business licences. Comment noted. Proposed approach: The issuance of solid waste facility licences remain with the Environmental Regulation and Enforcement Division. Comment noted. Proposed approach: The issuance of solid waste facility licences remain with the Environmental Regulation and Enforcement Division. Comment noted. The proposed Bylaw updates aim to modernize the regulation of private sector facilities, increase recycling, provide consistency and clarity and foster a level playing field. 27 Licence Requirements Letter NextUse Comment that the licencing process and licence restrictions on the waste management industry are not fair and equitable. Comment noted. Under the EMA, the GVS&DD is delegated the authority to regulate private sector facilities that manage MSW and Recyclable Material. ZWC - 227

237 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 28 Licence Requirements 29 Licence Term Webinar Survey Facility owner/ operator/ staff Workshop 1 Comment that Metro Vancouver is putting recovery before reduction, when the emphasis should be placed on reduction. Inquiry about the rationale behind setting licence terms, and request for example of a situation where a policy or technology change would justify a licence term. Comment noted. Metro Vancouver is committed to the avoidance of waste through the hierarchy of goals outlined in the ISWRMP: 1) Minimize waste generation; 2) Maximize reuse, recycling and material recovery; 3) recover energy from the waste stream after material recycling; and 4) dispose of all remaining waste in landfill, after material recycling and energy recovery. Licence terms would allow Metro Vancouver to review licences on a regular basis to ensure alignment with Metro Vancouver policy directions and any technological advancements over time. For example, in the case of organics processing, improvements in odour management technology demonstrate the benefit to reviewing licence requirements periodically. 30 Licence Term Workshop 1 Workshop 2 Inquiry whether a maximum 5 year licence term could be used as a tool to promote compliance. Currently, Metro Vancouver employs a number of enforcement tools to promote compliance with licence requirements and the Bylaw. The proposed 5 year licence term would allow for a scheduled review of the licence and compliance with an existing licence could be one consideration during a licence renewal process. ZWC - 228

238 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 31 Licence Term Workshop 2 Concern that some factors beyond a facility's control (such as drastic chances in market conditions or disasters) could affect its ability to comply with licence terms. 32 Licence Term Workshop 2 Inquiry about who determines the licence term length. 33 Licence Term Survey Facility owner/ operator/ staff 34 Licence Term Workshop 2 Survey Harvest Power Survey Waste/Recycling hauler Comment that a 5 year term is reasonable. Suggestion that the proposed 5 year licence term is too short, poses significant risk to business and will discourage private sector investments in solid waste and recycling facilities in Metro Vancouver. Comment noted. The Discussion Paper identifies the need for the regulator to be able to consider market conditions and other extraordinary circumstances. A maximum licence term, if specified, would be included in Bylaw 181, which must be approved by the GVS&DD Board and the Minister of Environment. The current Bylaw does not set a maximum licence term, so licence terms are set by the Solid Waste Manager on a case by case basis depending on the specific nature of that facility. Comment noted. Proposed approach: The maximium license term is proposed to be 10 years. Comment noted. Proposed approach: The maximium license term is proposed to be 10 years. Letter NextUse 35 Licence Term Workshop 2 Survey Waste/Recycling Hauler Suggestion that the licence term should be extended to at minimum match the amortization period for an infrastructure investment. Comment noted. Proposed approach: The maximium license term is proposed to be 10 years. ZWC - 229

239 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 36 Licence Term Survey Waste/Recycling Hauler 37 Licence Term Survey Waste/Recycling Hauler Suggestion for minimum 10 year licence term with reasonable option to renew. Term is a very very important issue for business. Security of tenancy is also an important consideration. The Metro Vancouver real estate market is putting a lot of pressure on larger land owners and operators as in many cases the larger properties are worth more if divided into smaller lot sizes. Presumably a shorter term on a Metro Van licence may limit the longevity of a business investment. Comment noted. Proposed approach: The maximium license term is proposed to be 10 years. Comment noted. Proposed approach: The maximium license term is proposed to be 10 years. 38 Licence Term Survey Facility owner/ operator/ staff Comment that there should be no licence term. 39 Licence Term Workshop 2 Suggestion that the Bylaw should focus on a minimum term rather than a maximum term. Comment noted. Proposed approach: The maximium license term is proposed to be 10 years. Suggestion noted. The intent of the proposed maximum licence term is to balance industry investment requirements with regional policy goals. ZWC - 230

240 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 40 Licence Term Survey Harvest Power Comment that there are no benefits to an arbitrarily established maximum licence term, as opposed to terms established on a case by case basis. Licence terms that are too short cause issues for both the issuer and the licence holder. Policy or technology changes are unlikely to be drastic within a 5 year span, as both policy and technological advancements and testing take time. If a term must be set, suggest a maximum term of 15 years. Existing licence holders with a set term or indefinite term should not have those terms arbitrarily shortened. Question Metro Vancouver's legal authority to shorten existing licences. Suggest that existing licences with no term would be set at the later of a) 15 years since last issuance/amendment of licence, or b) 5 years from the date of adoption of the new Bylaw. Comment noted. Proposed approach: The maximium license term is proposed to be 10 years. 41 Licence Term Workshop 2 Request for clear identification of criteria for licence renewal. Comment noted. Proposed approach: Include more detail on renewal requirements in the updated Bylaw. ZWC - 231

241 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 42 Licensed/ exempted Facilities Survey Harvest Power Support for adjusting scope of regulated facilities to close loopholes in the regulatory program. For example, while farmers should be exempt from the regulation if recycling only Recyclable Materials from farm businesses, they should not be exempt if processing MSW from municipal sources. Support noted. 43 Licensed/ exempted Facilities Workshop 1 Inquiry about what facilities currently not licenced would require licences under the updated Bylaw 181. The proposed changes specify three new categories of licences: digestion facility, mixed waste facility, and a general licence category which covers all facilities receiving regulated materials. Concrete, asphalt and metal recyclers currently don't need a licence but under the updated Bylaw would need a Simplified Licence. Other license exemptions have been narrowed. ZWC - 232

242 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 44 Licensed/ exempted Facilities Webinar Workshop 1 Workshop 2 Inquiry whether processors or drop off depots under Product Stewardship Programs would be exempt from a licence. Under the proposed revision to Bylaw 181, public drop off depots under Product Stewardship Programs would not require a licence. In addition, the Minister of Environment's approval of the ISWRMP includes a condition that any facility with the sole purpose of managing Municipal Solid Waste and/or Recyclable Material under a Provincial Stewardship Program is authorized under the ISWRMP. Proposed approach: In addition to public drop off depots under Product Stewardship Programs, any facility processing only Recyclable Material under a Product Stewardship Program would not require a licence. 45 Licensed/ exempted Facilities Webinar Inquiry whether scrap metal recycling facilities would require a licence. Any brokering facility that receives only sourceseparated Recyclable Material, that purchases or pays for all of the materials received at the facility and where the residue does not exceed 10% by weight or volume of material received would require a Simplified Licence under the proposed revision to Bylaw Licensed/ exempted Facilities Workshop 1 Suggestion that metal recyclers also handle Product Stewardship Materials (for example under major appliances), similar to a bottle depot. Comment noted. The exemption for processors would only apply to facilities that exclusively process material under a Product Stewardship Program. ZWC - 233

243 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 47 Licensed/ exempted Facilities Survey Owner of scrap metal recycling facility Survey Richmond Steel Recycling Ltd. Comment that scrap metal is not waste and metal recycling facilities benefit the community. Burdensome regulation will add administrative requirements without adding value to the business. Comment noted. The proposed Bylaw update includes a Simplified Licence for brokering facilities that receive only source separated Recyclable Material and that purchase or pay for all the materials received and where the residue does not exceed 10% by weight or volume. The primary licence requirement would be submission of quarterly data to Metro Vancouver on the amount and type of material received to help track the region's progress on meeting its diversion goals set out in the ISWRMP. 48 Licensed/ exempted Facilities Survey Owner of scrap metal recycling facility Concern about any changes to Bylaw that would negatively impact the flow of scrap metal into and out of metal yards, which could potentially lead to significant financial loss to scrap metal recycling businesses in Metro Vancouver. Comment noted. The proposed Bylaw update includes a Simplified Licence. 49 Licensed/ exempted Facilities Survey Richmond Steel Recycling Ltd. Comment that the addition of more Comment noted. regulation on metal recycling facilities is burdensome and restricts previously unrestricted trade. It appears to be this is all about gathering intelligence on the industry. Metro Vancouver and similar governmental agencies should be paying metal recycling facilities for diverting waste from landfills. ZWC - 234

244 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 50 Licensed/ exempted Facilities 51 Licensed/ exempted Facilities Survey Richmond Steel Recycling Ltd. Webinar Request to inform the recycling industry what the benefits will be for facilities that are regulated, prior to introducing any Bylaw. Inquiry whether automotive dismantlers that process end of life vehicles would be required to obtain a licence under the proposed new Bylaw 181. Request noted. Requirements for licences are evaluated on a case by case basis, considering the specific activities carried out by the facilities and the requirements and definitions in Bylaw 181. If a facility receives MSW or Recyclable Material from residential, commercial/institutional or construction and demolition sources, it would require a licence, unless it satisfies criteria for an exemption. Brokerage facilities that pay for incoming material, such as metal recyclers would require a Simplified Licence under the proposed Bylaw update. 52 Licensed/ exempted Facilities Webinar Survey Harvest Power Concern that the proposed exemption for Comment noted. facilities owned or operated by a farmer processing source separated Recyclable Material originating solely from farm businesses may be used as a loophole. Suggestion that exemption for "farm business" should require at least 50% of the composted material to have originated from farming activities at that site. ZWC - 235

245 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 53 Licensed/ exempted Facilities 54 Licensed/ exempted Facilities Workshop 1 Workshop 1 Request for clarification on the licensing of storage facilities. Suggestion to develop a decision tree type tool for facilities to use to determine whether a licence may be required. A licence for storage facilities was included in the Bylaw when it was introduced in 1996, to address potential waste abandonment situations. To date, no licences for storage facilities have been issued. Comment noted. Metro Vancouver would consider a range of transition support tools if the Bylaw is passed. 55 Licensed/ exempted Facilities Webinar Inquiry whether a dehydrating facility for organic wastes would be exempt. The proposed Bylaw 181 updates include a general licence category for any facility receiving MSW or Recyclable Materials from residential, commercial/ institutional or construction and demolition sources. 56 Licensed/ exempted Facilities Webinar Workshop 1 Inquiry about how the proposed changes apply to Mixed Waste Facilities, including whether Metro Vancouver is planning to issue more licences for Mixed Waste Facilities, and how Metro Vancouver can protect current source separation practices in the region. Recovery rate performance requirements for Mixed Waste Facilities are proposed to be included in an updated Bylaw 181. One goal of the proposed Bylaw revisions is to ensure any Mixed Waste Facility diverts waste to recycling and reduces the amount sent to landfill. 57 Licensed/ exempted Facilities Webinar Inquiry whether the proposed Bylaw 181 revisions would apply to facilities operating on federal land. Metro Vancouver currently licenses some facilities on federal land. Each application is assessed on a case by case basis, considering a range of factors, including location. ZWC - 236

246 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 58 Licensed/ exempted Facilities Workshop 1 Request for clarification on whether the municipal exemption would impact the Surrey Biofuel Facility, or other future municipal facilities processing organics or alternatively construction and demolition (C&D) waste. Currently, municipally owned or operated facilities do not require a licence. The proposed Bylaw update would restrict the exemption to municipal facilities that recycle only sourceseparated materials. A licence would be required for C&D facilities. Every review of a licence application needs to consider the specific activities carried out by the individual facility. 59 Licensed/ exempted Facilities 60 Other Jurisdictions 61 Processing Capacity Survey Facility owner/ operator/ staff Survey Waste/Recycling Hauler Workshop 2 Workshop 1 Comment that the proposed list of regulated facilities incorporates new technologies for waste management, and the two proposed new specific facility types would be good additional facilities to add to the licensing program. Support noted. Inquiry whether there are examples of other The Metro Vancouver regulatory framework for jurisdictions implementing similar programs. private solid waste facilities is considered a leader in Canada. Inquiry whether the proposed amendments will address current regional capacity limitations for recyclable materials. Metro Vancouver continues to consider various policy mechanisms to encourage adequate capacity for Recyclable Materials in the region. One objective of Bylaw 181 is to support existing facilities and to encourage the development of new processing capacity as needed. ZWC - 237

247 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 62 Recovery Rates 63 Recovery Rates 64 Recovery Rates Workshop 2 Workshop 2 Workshop 2 Inquiry about stipulated recovery and reduction rates in the proposed new Bylaw, and whether Metro Vancouver would abide by those recovery rates for the new transfer station. Inquiry whether recovery/reduction rates would be calculated on a per company or per facility basis. Request for clarification on whether the definition of recovery/reduction rate is the same as at the US facilities provided as examples. The minimum recovery rate would be consistent with the rate currently achieved across the entire Metro Vancouver system, including the Waste to Energy Facility. The intent would be to licence by facility rather than by company. Staff sought consistency where possible in reported data to use for example and comparison purposes. ZWC - 238

248 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 65 Recovery Rates Survey Harvest Power Comment that any required minimum recovery/reduction rates should take into account latest technological advances and factors specific to the Lower Mainland and Metro Vancouver's Zero Waste policies. Some of the data cited for the example US facilities are dated as far back as 2008, and reported diversion rates have different assumptions leading to a higher reported diversion rate. Request that the proposed minimum recovery rate be accompanied by a fully transparent explanation of how and why that number was chosen. Minimum recovery rates should only count "recovered" material that demonstrably results in sale of recycled raw materials in legitimate, auditable, economic transactions. Recommend that Metro Vancouver review comments previously submitted by Harvest Fraser Richmond Organics, the Recycle First Coalition, and other parties concerning proposed Section 2.6(c) of Bylaw 280. Comments noted. Proposed approach: A minimum 25% recovery rate to be reviewed periodically, excluding any material disposed of or used at a landfill. 66 Recovery Rates Survey Facility owner/ operator/ staff Support for recovery/reduction rate requirements for mixed waste facilities as that promotes proper recycling and reaching a sensible goal. Recommend a 70% minimum recovery rate. Support noted. Proposed approach: A minimum 25% recovery rate to be reviewed periodically, excluding any material disposed of or used at a landfill. ZWC - 239

249 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 67 Recovery Rates Survey Waste/Recycling Hauler Support for a mandatory recovery rate, which would avoid Mixed Waste processing facilities simply becoming waste transfer stations. The facilities would have vested interest in ensuring that the technology and process supported extraction of materials. Recommend a 30% minimum recovery rate. Support noted. Proposed approach: A minimum 25% recovery rate to be reviewed periodically, excluding any material disposed of or used at a landfill. 68 Recovery Rates Survey Harvest Power Support for a minimum recovery/reduction Support noted. Proposed approach: A minimum rate. Claims for proposed facilities have 25% recovery rate to be reviewed periodically, been very high, but the reality has been very excluding any material disposed of or used at a different. The risk to Metro Vancouver is landfill. such facilities will lower prices to gain market share, undercutting legitimate recycling facilities and in turn cause the regional diversion rate to fall. 69 Regulated Materials Survey Waste or recycling hauler Suggestion that residential hazardous waste such as paint and pesticides should be part of the Metro Vancouver waste management system and not just the Ministry of Environment and Department of Transportation. Residents will simply place hazardous materials in the garbage. Comment noted. Several Metro Vancouver transfer stations accept paint and pesticides at the transfer station / recycling area as part of the Provincial Stewardship Program. ZWC - 240

250 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 70 Regulated Materials Webinar Inquiry whether proposed Bylaw changes would include adding clothing and textiles as regulated materials or banned materials for disposal. No new provisions with respect to clothing and textiles are included in the proposed updates to Bylaw 181. Separately, Metro Vancouver is reviewing opportunities to increase diversion of clothing and textiles including the feasibility of a disposal ban. 71 Regulated Materials Survey Facility owner/ operator/ staff Support for providing more clarity to the scope of regulated materials as it creates a fair system with the same rules for everyone. Support noted. Regulated material would include: Municipal Solid Waste from municipal sources (residential, commercial/institutional, and construction and demolition sources); Recyclable material from municipal sources; and Non municipal recyclable material (from industrial or agricultural sources) co handled with material generated from municipal sources. 72 Regulated Materials 73 Simplified Licence Survey Harvest Power Survey Waste or recycling hauler Survey Richmond Steel Recycling Ltd. Support for update to scope of regulated materials to allow more consistency between the Bylaw and the EMA and to close loopholes. Both objectives are sound goals for a regulatory update. Do not support a simplified licensing scheme. No benefit in completing quarterly reporting and paying a fee to do so. Support noted. Comment noted. Information provided through quarterly reporting would help to determine the region's progress in meeting its region wide diversion goals set out in the ISWRMP. ZWC - 241

251 Issue # Category Source Issue/Comment/Question Metro Vancouver Response 74 Simplified Licence Survey Facility owner/ operator/ staff Support for a simplified licensing scheme for certain types of facilities, with the primary requirement being submission of data. Support noted. 75 Simplified Licence Survey Waste/Recycling Hauler 76 Waste flow Webinar 77 Waste to Energy Survey Facility owner/ operator/ staff Letter NextUse Letter Fraser Valley Regional District Letter Fraser Valley Regional District Support for a simplified licence for the specified facilities that are currently exempted. To create an even playing field, facilities that essentially behave the same should all be inspected and held to the same standard. Concern that proposed Bylaw 181 updates in combination with the proposed Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing initiative, is a means of controlling the flow of waste in the region, to fund a new Wasteto Energy facility. [We] understand that you stated publicly during the September 21, 2017 consultation session that Metro Vancouver will be reinstating its pursuit of additional incineration capacity in the first quarter of Support noted. Comment noted. The purpose of the proposed Generator Levy is to ensure all Mixed Municipal Solid Waste generators contribute to the fixed costs of the transfer station network and solid waste planning. The purpose of the proposed changes to Bylaw 181 is to update requirements for private facilities to encourage waste diversion and help ensure a level playing field. The statement made in the consultation sessions was that evaluating options for new waste toenergy is included in the 2017 Zero Waste Committee workplan. That work has not been completed will not be completed in ZWC - 242

252 5.7 To: From: Zero Waste Committee Terry Fulton, Project Engineer, Solid Waste Services Date: October 6, 2017 Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Subject: Composting Best Practices Study RECOMMENDATION That the GVS&DD Board: a) direct staff to work with local member jurisdictions and other stakeholders to review solid waste regulatory requirements for organics facilities as part of the 2018 work plan; and b) apply the best practices identified in the Best Odour Management Practices at Composting Facilities study in the upcoming procurement to replace Metro Vancouver s existing contract for processing organics scheduled to expire in mid PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to seek direction on incorporating the key findings of the 2017 Composting Best Practices study into future regulatory and procurement processes. BACKGROUND On November , the GVS&DD Board of Directors directed that staff initiate a composting best practices study to determine composting best practices that could be incorporated into future legislation or procurement processes. This report summarizes the findings of the composting best practices study, and provides recommendations for integrating the results of the study in future regulatory and procurement processes. COMPOSTING BEST PRACTICES STUDY The GVS&DD (Metro Vancouver) has a 10 year service contract with Harvest Fraser Richmond Organics Ltd (Harvest). The contract expires in mid Under the contract, Harvest operates the mixed organics receiving area at the North Shore Transfer Station, transports the mixed organics from the North Shore Transfer Station and yard waste from the Maple Ridge and Langley Transfer Stations to its processing facility in Richmond, where it composts these materials. Metro Vancouver has now entered into a one-year contract with Sea-to-Sky Soils to process food waste containing organics from the North Shore Transfer Station. Beginning in September 2016, Metro Vancouver s Environmental Regulatory and Enforcement (ER&E) group began receiving an increasing number of odour complaints related to Harvest. As a result, ER&E issued a number of non-compliance notifications and violation notices under the GVRD Air Quality Management Bylaw No.1082, 2008 and several member municipalities redirected their organics to alternate facilities. Harvest has since decreased the amount and types of organic materials accepted by their Richmond facility. The report entitled Best Odour Management Practices at Composting Facilities, completed by Morrison Hershfield in August 2017, provides an overview of composting best practices with special emphasis on odour control. The three main components are: ZWC - 243

253 Composting Best Practices Study Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Page 2 of 4 1) A summary of industry best practices for composting; 2) A review of the EPA food waste recovery hierarchy with emphasis on odour management; and 3) A review of odour and composting legislation. These components are summarized in three separate tech memos as well as the Best Odour Management Practices at Composting Facilities final report, and are discussed in the subsections below. The final report is also available on the Metro Vancouver website. Industry Best Practices Morrison Hershfield identified the following composting facility best practices to minimize odour generation: Enclose all process areas. Odourous air from these enclosures should be treated by a biofilter or other odour treatment system; Consider prohibiting slaughterhouse waste and similar meat products from compost facilities due to their ability to cause excessive odours; Maintain a hard and impermeable surface for all areas that come into contact with organic materials, including roads; Develop an an odour management plan and submit for approval; Implement an odour monitoring system with reporting; and Establish public outreach and communication. Food Recovery Hierarchy The United States Environmental Protection Agency has published a food recovery hierarchy (Figure 1) which describes the preferred steps for managing wasted food. Figure 1: EPA Food Recovery Hierarchy Application of the food recovery hierarchy can help to prevent odours by utilizing, in order, the following steps: ZWC - 244

254 Composting Best Practices Study Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Page 3 of 4 1. Source Reduction Decreases the quantity of putrescible highly odorous materials that reaches processing facilities; 2. Rendering Processes highly odorous meat by-products to produce a valuable end-product; 3. Anaerobic Digestion Processes odourous material in an enclosed system that extracts energy; and 4. Composting Maintains the nutrients of the remaining materials through biological decomposition into soil amendment. Composting Odour Management Regulations Morrison Hershfield s report examines several jurisdictions with different approaches to composting facility odour management. Some examples are: The Capital Regional District composting bylaw requires food waste to be composted in-vessel without causing any nuisance odour. Ontario compost facilities must demonstrate that they will not cause odour concentrations that are greater than 1 OU/m 3 at a sensitive receptor based on a 10-minute average concentration. In the United Kingdom, large composting facilities must adhere to published Best Available Techniques as set out by the European Union. ALTERNATIVES 1. That the GVS&DD Board a) direct staff to work with local member jurisdictions and other stakeholders to review solid waste regulatory requirements for organics facilities as part of the 2018 work plan; and b) apply the best practices identified in the Best Odour Management Practices at Composting Facilities study in the upcoming procurement to replace Metro Vancouver s existing contract for processing organics scheduled to expire in mid That the GVS&DD Board receive for information the report dated October 6, 2017, titled Composting Best Practices Study and provide alternate direction to staff. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS If the Board approves Alternative 1, staff will work with member jurisdictions and other stakeholders to review regulatory requirements for organics processing facilities, and apply the best practices research to future procurement processes. It is expected that as best practices are implemented for processing organics that costs will increase over time. Cost increases have already been experienced for organics processing in the region as operational practices have improved at local composting facilities. Increased costs are offset by reduced potential for negative impacts in communities near existing and future organics processing facilities. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION The Best Odour Management Practices at Composting Facilities report provides a list of composting facility best practices to help manage odours. These options include operational practices, infrastructure considerations, and reporting requirements. These options could potentially be incorporated into future contracts or facility licences. ZWC - 245

255 Composting Best Practices Study Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Page 4 of 4 Adherence to the food recovery hierarchy can also help to manage odours. The hierarchy is well aligned with the Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan in that it begins with reduction, and proceeds to recycling and recovery options before disposal is considered. Staff recommend Alternative 1, that the Board direct staff to work with member jurisdictions and other stakeholders to review solid waste regulatory requirements for organics processing facilities. Additionally, best practice study results would be integrated into upcoming procurement processes for Metro Vancouver organics. Over time, organics processing costs are expected to increase as best management practices are put in place ZWC - 246

256 5.8 To: From: Zero Waste Committee Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services Date: October 3, 2017 Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Subject: Single-Use Item Reduction Strategy Update RECOMMENDATION That the GVS&DD Board direct staff to determine actions to reduce waste from Single-Use Items that are best done on a regional level. PURPOSE To provide an update to the Board on the City of Vancouver s Single-Use Item Reduction Strategy and seek direction from the Board to develop actions related to that strategy that are best done on a regional level. BACKGROUND The City of Vancouver has initiated consultation on a single-use item reduction strategy, and staff are seeking direction to identify and develop actions that are more appropriate and efficient to be done at a regional level rather than at the municipal level. CREATING A SINGLE-USE ITEM REDUCTION STRATEGY A key priority of the Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ISWRMP) is waste reduction. Reducing the use of single use items such as coffee cups and grocery bags is an important opportunity to achieve the waste reduction goals of the ISWRMP. In an effort to achieve waste reduction targets established in the City of Vancouver s Greenest City Action Plan, key products identified for management actions to reduce litter and to avoid creating waste include disposable beverage cups, take-out food containers, and plastic and paper shopping bags. The Single-Use Item Reduction Strategy Consultation Paper (Attachment 1) identifies an array of regulatory (e.g., bans, fees/deposits, mandatory recycling, etc.) and non-regulatory (e.g., education/behavior change, reusable container exchanges, etc.) approaches to address these product categories. Other options, such as advocating to the provincial government for new extended producer responsibility programs for packaging and printed paper for industrial, commercial and industrial sectors, are also contemplated in the paper. Specifically, the Single-Use Item Reduction Strategy Consultation Paper states its focus on reduce and reuse actions, which supports several initiatives underway within Metro Vancouver and member municipalities and the National Zero Waste Council. The Single-Use Item Reduction Strategy Consultation Paper also notes that potential approaches may highlight opportunities and barriers and may carry unintended consequences. The strategy suggests identifying opportunities that are most appropriately implemented on a regional scale rather than municipal scale, and as a consequence ZWC - 247

257 Single-Use Item Reduction Strategy Update Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Page 2 of 3 there would be benefit in Metro Vancouver working with the City of Vancouver and other stakeholders to identify and develop those actions. ALTERNATIVES 1. That the GVS&DD Board direct staff to determine actions to reduce waste from Single-Use Items that are best done on a regional level. 2. That the GVS&DD Board receive for information and provide alternative direction. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS If the Board approves Alternative 1, staff will work with Vancouver staff and other stakeholders to identify actions to reduce waste from Single-Use Items and report back to the Board with proposed actions. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION Avoiding the creation of waste in the first place is a key objective of both the ISWRMP and the Greenest City Action Plan. Through the Single-Use Item Reduction Strategy Consultation Paper, the City of Vancouver is proposing regulatory and non-regulatory approaches to achieve progress in reducing and reusing single-use items such as disposable beverage cups, take-out food containers, and plastic and paper shopping bags. A Single-Use Item Reduction Strategy will likely include potential actions that would be best done on a regional level, for reasons on efficiency, consistency, and municipal equity among the residents, retailers and restaurants throughout the region. Staff recommend Alternative 1, that the Board direct staff to work to determine actions to reduce wastes from Single-Use Items that are best done on a regional level. Attachment: 1. The Single-Use Item Reduction Strategy Consultation Paper, dated September 12, 2017 (Orbit # ) ZWC - 248

258 ATTACHMENT CREATING A SINGLE-USE ITEM REDUCTION STRATEGY FOR DISPOSABLE CUPS, TAKE-OUT CONTAINERS AND SHOPPING BAGS Consultation Paper September 12, 2017 ZWC SINGLE-USE ITEM REDUCTION STRATEGY CONSULTATION PAPER 01

259 CONTENTS Introduction...1 Why A Single-Use Item Reduction Strategy?...3 Current State of Single-Use Item Waste in Vancouver...4 About This Consultation Paper...5 The Collection System Today...6 What We ve Learned So Far...7 Current Actions Underway...8 Our Tools: Regulatory and Non-Regulatory Support What We re Considering: Emerging Directions...11 How to Submit Your Feedback Appendix A: Summary of Non-Regulatory and Regulatory Approaches... A-1 Appendix B: Glossary...B-1 ZWC - 250

260 INTRODUCTION Volunteers with the City s Keep Vancouver Spectacular Program join together to keep their community vibrant and clean by picking up litter at John Hendry Park. Cities around the globe are taking action to address single-use item waste. On June 27, 2017, in support of our Greenest City Action Plan and Zero Waste goal, Vancouver City Council directed staff to launch a stakeholder consultation and public engagement program on options to reduce the amount of waste generated from single-use items, including: Disposable beverage cups Take-out containers Plastic and paper shopping bags As staff develop a Single-Use Item Reduction Strategy, consultation on potential approaches and targets is crucial. Collective effort is needed to create a sustainable strategy that reduces waste from single-use items, works locally and could be adopted by other communities as we all work towards zero waste. Our intention is to spark a conversation on how the City of Vancouver and stakeholders can work together to tackle this problem. We can t do it alone. The purpose of this consultation paper is to provide information and seek stakeholder feedback on potential approaches and targets under consideration for the City of Vancouver s Single-Use Item Reduction Strategy. In this consultation paper you will find: A current state of single-use item waste in Vancouver; Background information on the current collection system; Key research findings, including local, national and international actions underway; A review of regulatory and non-regulatory tools within the City s ability to support; Potential approaches, and; Discussion of potential two, five and 10 year targets. ZWC - SINGLE-USE 251 ITEM REDUCTION STRATEGY CONSULTATION PAPER 1

261 POTENTIAL APPROACHES The potential approaches presented in this paper, shown in tables 1-3, are intended to prioritize reduce and reuse over recycle and dispose, as shown in the Zero Waste Hierarchy. This aligns with the City s commitment to become a zero waste community by FOCUS OF THE SINGLE-USE ITEM REDUCTION STRATEGY * TARGETS * Recovering energy from organic materials such as food and, in the case of single-use items, compostable packaging. Input received through this consultation paper, will inform the development of achievable and measurable two, five and 10-year targets to be included in the strategy. At this time, the City is seeking feedback on the proposed five-year targets included in this paper, as well as input from respondents to develop two-year and 10- year targets. Two-Year Target(s): To be determined through consultation Five-Year Targets: 1. Reduce the amount of disposable cups and take-out containers to landfill/incinerator by 50% 2. Reduce the distribution of plastic and paper shopping bags by 70% Ten-Year Target(s): To be determined through consultation YOUR TURN Comments and input are encouraged on all aspects of the consultation paper, particularly on the potential approaches and targets. As you read through this consultation paper, please consider the following questions: What action is your organization taking to reduce single-use items? What results have you achieved? Which approaches should be included in the strategy, and how should they be phased in? What opportunities do you see for collaboration with the City and other stakeholders? Are there any approaches you cannot support, and why? Are there any approaches we ve missed? What approaches will make the most progress towards the targets? What are the barriers to adopting the potential approaches, and how can we work together to overcome them? What is your feedback on the proposed five-year targets and what suggestions do you have for two-year and ten-year targets? How can stakeholders and the City work together to share data and track performance? Your input and ideas will be used to help develop a draft Single-Use Item Reduction Strategy that is expected to be presented to City Council in early Comments will be received until Friday, December 15, ZWC - SINGLE-USE 252 ITEM REDUCTION STRATEGY CONSULTATION PAPER 2

262 WHY A SINGLE-USE ITEM REDUCTION STRATEGY? Our Greenest City Action Plan includes a zero waste target to reduce waste disposed to landfill and incinerator by 50% from 2008 levels by While significant progress has been made towards this target, more work is needed. Addressing waste from single-use items continues to be an area of focus to help deal with litter and environmental challenges. This includes: Disposable beverage cups Take-out food containers 1 Plastic and paper shopping bags Our current single-use, throwaway culture has been decades in the making and has been driven by a number of factors, including: convenience, limited free time, food safety and security, and marketing and branding. Despite these factors, there is growing recognition that single-use items have a lasting impact on our environment, require a significant amount of resources for their production and create an immense amount of waste. In Vancouver alone, 2.6 million polycoat paper cups 2 and 2 million 3 plastic shopping bags are thrown in the garbage each week. Disposable cups and take-out containers make up about 50% (by volume) of all items collected in public waste bins and 41% of large litter 4 items on Vancouver streets. Plastic bags make up 3% of shoreline litter and 2% of large street litter in Vancouver. Recycling opportunities for polystyrene foam cups and containers exist, but are limited. When littered, foam packaging can break up into small pieces that become widely dispersed by wind and water, ending up in waterways and the ocean. Despite their convenience, these single-use items: Cost Vancouver taxpayers about $2.5 million per year to collect from public waste bins and to clean up as litter in our parks, streets and green spaces. Are not often reused or recycled Take up valuable space in our landfill Have a lasting impact on our environment long after their short use Require a significant amount of resources from our planet It s time to shift our thinking about waste, prioritize options that reduce and reuse, and take action to reduce singleuse. We want to work with stakeholders and residents to create a made-in-vancouver solution that dramatically reduces single-use items, supports convenient, affordable and accessible alternatives, and could be adopted by other communities as we all work towards zero waste. 1 In this paper, take-out food containers includes all disposable dishware used by quick service food establishments (restaurants, cafeterias, food trucks) as well as disposable dishware by full service restaurants for take-out food. It includes all disposable containers, plates, bowls, wrappers, etc. that may be used on-site, carried away, or for delivery. 2 Paper cups lined with a plastic coating on the inside for hot drinks like coffee, and also the outside for cold drinks like pop. 3 63% of these plastic bags are reused for garbage and pet waste. 4 Large litter items are those that are greater than four square inches. ZWC - SINGLE-USE 253 ITEM REDUCTION STRATEGY CONSULTATION PAPER 3

263 CURRENT STATE OF SINGLE-USE ITEM WASTE IN VANCOUVER Single-use, disposable items, such as hot and cold beverage cups, paper and plastic carry bags, and take-out food packaging are commonplace in our fast-paced, on-the-go society. With the launch of the Recycle BC (formerly Multi- Material BC) residential recycling program on May 19, 2014, Vancouver s recycling program expanded to include many of these single-use disposable items. Disposable coffee cups can be recycled through the residential collection program, while plastic bags and expanded polystyrene packaging can be recycled at depots. Some retailers have also developed take-back programs for some single-use items. Nevertheless, outside of the home a significant amount of these recyclable materials are disposed as garbage or end up as litter. CUP WASTE An estimated 2.6 million hot and cold paper beverage cups are disposed as garbage each week in Vancouver. The pie chart to the right represents the amount of paper cup waste from single family homes, multi-family homes, and the industrial, commercial and 63% 8% 12% 17% 8% garbage from single family homes 12% public waste bins 17% garbage from multi-family homes 63% industrial, commercial and institutional garbage institutional sector. Figure 1: cup waste divided by source of disposal. PLASTIC BAG WASTE It s estimated that over 2 million plastic shopping bags are disposed in 1% 19% 1% public waste bins the garbage each week in Vancouver. 5 The pie chart to the right represents the amount of plastic bag waste from single family homes, multi-family 51% 29% 19% industrial, commercial and institutional garbage 29% garbage from single family homes 51% garbage from multi-family homes homes, and the industrial, commercial and institutional sector. Figure 2: plastic bag waste divided by source of disposal. LITTER FROM SINGLE-USE ITEMS Waste from single-use items can have a significant impact on our city and the surrounding marine environment as litter. In Vancouver, 44% of large litter is comprised of these single-use items. The pie chart to the right shows what 56% 3% 19% 22% 3% plastic or paper bags 19% take-out food packaging 22% cups, lids and sleeves 56% other litter percentage of different single-use items appear as litter on Vancouver streets. Figure 3: breakdown of litter from single-use items. 5 About 63% of plastic shopping bags in garbage were reused as garbage bags. ZWC - SINGLE-USE 254 ITEM REDUCTION STRATEGY CONSULTATION PAPER 4

264 ABOUT THIS CONSULTATION PAPER Any strategy to dramatically reduce plastic and paper shopping bags, disposable cups, and take-out food containers will affect almost all CONSULTATION TIMELINE Our process and anticipated milestones consumers and over 10,000 businesses and organizations in Vancouver. This includes almost every business, organization, and social service agency in Vancouver serving food or beverages in disposable foodware, and every business that OCTOBER 2016 JUNE-JULY 2017 Round 1 consultation workshop Round 2 consultation launch gives out shopping bags. The recycling industry, AUGUST- Consultation paper and manufacturers and distributors of these OCTOBER 2017 Stakeholder meetings products will also be affected. Talk Vancouver survey WE ARE HERE Citizen Advisory Committee meetings Balancing convenience versus waste, and Community engagement changing how single-use items are used, (Pop-Up City Hall, events) perceived, and managed pose significant challenges. Given the broad nature of the issues and the competing interests of stakeholders, it is EARLY 2018 Present consultation results critical for the City to consult on long term sustainable solutions. This consultation paper has been designed for businesses, industry representatives, social service agencies, advocacy groups, local governments, and other government agencies that have an interest or role to play in reducing single-use items. The aim of this consultation paper is to stimulate discussion around the issues and solutions. Your input will help to provide a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities we will all face and identify how the City can work together with stakeholders and residents to successfully reduce single-use item waste. OUR PROCESS This consultation paper is part of a stakeholder consultation process that will also include stakeholder meetings in September and October. These meetings will review information contained in this consultation paper. Alongside stakeholder consultation, the City is engaging the public through the City s citizen advisory committees, schools, Pop-Up City Hall, community events, and a Talk Vancouver survey. City staff expect to present a draft Single-Use Item Reduction Strategy to Council in early HOW FEEDBACK WILL BE CONSIDERED The results of the stakeholder consultation and the public engagement process will be used to formulate a draft Single-Use Item Reduction Strategy that is expected to be presented to Council in early WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Your input and suggestions are important to us. Please submit your comments by Friday, December 15, 2017 in one of the following ways: By singleuse.consultationpaper@vancouver.ca Online comment form: vancouver.fluidsurveys.com/surveys/covengage/single-use-item-reduction-consultation-paper/ By Mail: City of Vancouver Single-Use Item Reduction Strategy Consultation 453 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4 ZWC - SINGLE-USE 255 ITEM REDUCTION STRATEGY CONSULTATION PAPER 5

265 THE COLLECTION SYSTEM TODAY RESIDENTIAL Recycling collection for Vancouver residents is provided by Recycle BC, a non-profit organization responsible for residential packaging and printed paper recycling in British Columbia. The program is funded by over 1,200 businesses, including retailers, manufacturers and restaurants. On-street recycling bins located in the West End are part of an on-street recycling pilot project between Recycle BC and the City of Vancouver. Recycle BC provides recycling services for various types of packaging and paper including: Polycoat paper cups, plastic cups, take-out containers (plastic, metal, polycoated paper) and paper shopping bags in the curbside and multifamily recycling program Plastic shopping bags and foam cups and containers at 12 drop off locations provided by Recycle BC throughout Vancouver BUSINESS, INSTITUTIONAL, AND NON-PROFIT Some businesses voluntarily provide customer-facing recycling programs in-store for cups, containers and plastic shopping bags. Many organizations also provide recycling programs for employees. The extent of these programs, and their success, particularly customer-facing programs, is not well known. ON-STREET RECYCLING AND LITTER COLLECTION In August 2016, the City and Recycle BC launched an on-street recycling pilot project that includes 32 on-street locations in the West End, Second Beach in Stanley Park, and on Cambie at Broadway. In summer 2017, the City expanded on-street recycling with another 15 stations installed on Granville Street and at the Vancouver Art Gallery plaza. The City has a robust street-cleaning and litter collection program, which includes street sweeping and flushing, abandoned waste collection, and daily emptying of approximately 3,000 litter cans. These efforts are supplemented by community clean-ups by about 23,000 Keep Vancouver Spectacular volunteers, and grants to non-profit organizations to provide micro-cleaning (manual litter collection) in high demand areas. ZWC - SINGLE-USE 256 ITEM REDUCTION STRATEGY CONSULTATION PAPER 6

266 WHAT WE VE LEARNED SO FAR In February 2016, City Council directed staff to review and report back on regulatory options for addressing the distribution, use, and recycling of commonly used single-use items, such as shopping bags, disposable cups and takeout food containers. Staff conducted an extensive review of regulatory and non-regulatory options that have been undertaken in other areas, and held some initial consultations with stakeholders, beginning with a consultation session on single-use items as part of a Zero Waste 2040 workshop consultation series in October KEY RESEARCH FINDINGS No single approach will result in the changes needed; a suite of options is required. Strong regulatory approaches may have unintended consequences or may not move the dial. There is confusion among food service establishments and consumers as to what type of packaging is recyclable and/or compostable. Some types of compostable packaging may not be compostable in local facilities. Food residue can interfere with recycling of single-use cups and containers. Single-use plastic bag bans can greatly reduce the number of thin plastic bags used but, unless there is a fee on alternative types of bags, may drive retailers and consumers to switch to paper bags or thicker plastic bags. Paper bags have been shown in several life cycle studies to have higher global warming potential and nonrenewable energy and water use than plastic bags. Deposit-refund systems can achieve high recycling rates, reduce single-use items in public litter bins, and reduce litter from streets and beaches. Many existing quick service food businesses may have challenges in increasing the use of reusable dishware due to space restrictions. Education/social marketing and communications focused on how we change our behaviour will be a key part of successfully implementing any future strategies considered. SINGLE-USE ITEM REDUCTION STRATEGY WORKSHOP On October 28, 2016, the City hosted a workshop with residents, businesses, non-profit organizations and other levels of government to gather input on single-use foam food packaging, disposable cups, plastic and paper shopping bags, and take-out containers. Six key themes emerged from the workshop: 1. Take a collaborative, systems-wide approach 2. Foster a zero waste culture 3. Transition to a strong circular economy 4. Foster innovation 5. Support infrastructure and technology 6. Develop supportive and enabling policy and regulation These themes, along with feedback and research conducted to date, support a local call for a Single-Use Item Reduction Strategy and have informed staff in developing potential approaches to address single-use item waste in Vancouver. To view the Single-Use Item Strategy Workshop Consultation Summary, please visit vancouver.ca/zerowaste. ZWC - SINGLE-USE 257 ITEM REDUCTION STRATEGY CONSULTATION PAPER 7

267 CURRENT ACTIONS UNDERWAY COMMUNITY ACTIONS There are many programs and initiatives already in place or under development here in Vancouver that focus on reducing, reusing, and recovering single-use items for recycling. Examples include: Disposable cups and take-out food containers Residents can drop off polystyrene foam cups and containers for recycling at Recycle BC depots and participating retailers such as London Drugs. Several food establishments have voluntarily phased out foam cups and take-out containers. Some food service establishments offer reusable dishware for eating in, charge fees for disposable dishware, or offer discounts for using a reusable alternative. The University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University have introduced reusable take-out container options at some campus locations. A local Vancouver business takes action to reduce bag waste by offering a Bag Share Program to patrons. Residents can recycle disposable cups and many types of take-out food containers through Recycle BC s curbside and multi-family residential recycling program. Plastic and paper shopping bags Some retailers have chosen not to provide single-use bags. They provide reminder signage and verbal prompts for customers to use reusable bags or boxes. A number of retailers now charge for plastic and/or paper bags, and also sell reusable alternatives. Based on waste composition studies, about 63% of plastic shopping bags in the garbage have been reused as garbage bags. Residents also reuse plastic bags as lunch bags or general carry bags. Residents can recycle paper bags through Recycle BC s curbside and multi-family residential recycling program. Residents can line their kitchen food scraps containers with paper shopping bags for composting in the City s Green Bin program. Residents can drop off plastic bags at Recycle BC depots and participating retailers. CITY ACTIONS The City has a number of initiatives that support our zero waste goal, including: Expansion of on-street recycling in A review of internal practices and procurement policies to lead by example at City and Parks Board operated facilities. A pilot in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health where restaurants and retailers can fill orders in reusable containers brought by customers, modelled after a program offered in New York City. A Keep Vancouver Spectacular program, which supports volunteer-led cleanups that help to clean up litter and divert recyclables from the landfill. Support for the Binners Project Coffee Cup Revolution to demonstrate the effectiveness of deposits for coffee cups. ZWC - SINGLE-USE 258 ITEM REDUCTION STRATEGY CONSULTATION PAPER 8

268 CURRENT ACTIONS UNDERWAY CANADIAN AND INTERNATIONAL ACTIONS Around the world, other governments and businesses are taking action to reduce the use and disposal of single-use items. Disposable cups and take-out food containers Over 100 cities in the US including Portland, Seattle and San Francisco have banned the use of polystyrene foam containers by restaurants, food vendors, and in some cases grocers and other retailers. Reusable cup exchange programs are emerging in Germany and New York, and a company that operates in Portland and San Francisco has recently launched a container-share program called Go-Box. Several cities such as Seattle, Minneapolis, San Francisco, Davis, and Washington, DC require that take-out food packaging is compostable or recyclable. Seattle, San Francisco and Minneapolis have put requirements in place for mandatory in-store collection of recyclable and compostable disposable food containers. New York City revised its health code to allow customers to bring their own containers to approved quick service restaurants with operating procedures that prevent cross contamination and the spread of food-borne illnesses. Plastic and paper shopping bags The City of Montreal has approved a single-use plastic shopping bag ban for 2018 and the City of Victoria is currently consulting stakeholders on options to reduce single-use plastic bag use. Plastic bag bans, and fees for the distribution of single-use shopping bags, are the two most common regulatory approaches to addressing bag use. Many jurisdictions including Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Austin, Dublin, and England have implemented plastic bag bans or fees on plastic and/or paper bags, or a combination of bag bans and fees, to limit their use. Questions - Current Actions Underway? We are interested in learning more about best practices and local actions underway. a) What steps has your organization taken to reduce disposable beverage cups and take-out food containers made from polystyrene foam or other materials, and plastic and paper shopping bags? b) What results have you achieved? c) What inspired you to make the change? d) Are there any other best practices you d like the City to know about? ZWC - SINGLE-USE 259 ITEM REDUCTION STRATEGY CONSULTATION PAPER 9

269 OUR TOOLS: REGULATORY AND NON-REGULATORY SUPPORT REGULATORY SUPPORT Vancouver City Council has considerable legislative authority to support the reduction and increase recycling of single-use items. The Vancouver Charter authorizes City Council to regulate businesses through by-law and to establish and maintain a solid waste disposal system. This authority is sufficient to: Prohibit businesses from distributing single-use packaging like shopping bags, disposable cups and take-out containers. Require customer prompts prior to distributing single-use items (for example, businesses could be required to ask customers at the point of sale if their food and beverages are to stay or go, and only provide single-use items upon request). Prohibit single-use packaging from being disposed in the solid waste system. Vary business license fees by type of businesses and/or amount or type of single-use items generated. Require businesses to ensure their single-use packaging is recyclable or compostable. Vancouver City Hall Require businesses/organizations to provide on-site recycling programs for customers. Require that specified single-use items (e.g. bags) be made of a specified amount of recycled content. City Council does not currently have the clear legislative authority to require businesses to charge a fee, provide a discount, or require refundable deposits on single-use packaging. This authority lies with the provincial government. However, the City could seek this authority through a request to the provincial government for an amendment to the Vancouver Charter, or request that the Province of BC either exercise that authority on a provincial level or delegate it to regional governments. NON-REGULATORY SUPPORT The City can also provide non-regulatory support in the form of: Education programs, for example providing templates, tips, or sharing industry best practices. Partnering on behavior change programs. Business development. The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) works to support innovative, creative and sustainable business development in Vancouver. Exploring opportunities to remove barriers to using reusable items (e.g. working with Vancouver Coastal Health to potentially allow customers to bring their own reusable containers for take-out foods). ZWC SINGLE-USE ITEM REDUCTION STRATEGY CONSULTATION PAPER 10

270 WHAT WE RE CONSIDERING: EMERGING DIRECTIONS POTENTIAL APPROACHES AND PHASING Recognizing there is no one-size-fits-all approach, and that the economic and social realities of Vancouver are unique, the City aims to address how single-use items are distributed and managed from all angles. Affordability and accessibility for residents, businesses and other organizations will also need to be considered. Some nuance will be required in the strategy. Table 1 on the following page shows potential approaches the City is considering for polystyrene foam, disposable cups, take-out containers, and plastic and paper shopping bags, subject to consultation and Council approval. The various potential approaches need to be considered in the context of opportunities, barriers, and unintended consequences. The City s preference is to prioritize approaches in alignment with the zero waste hierarchy, shown below. The Single- Use Item Strategy will focus on the avoid, reduce, and reuse portions of the hierarchy. The City may or may not include some or all of these options in the strategy. At this time we are seeking input from stakeholders to better understand the challenges, opportunities, and potential phasing of these options. We are also hoping to hear new ideas above and beyond the options listed in the tables on the following pages through the course of this stakeholder consultation process.? Questions - Potential Approaches and Phasing We are interested in receiving comments on the potential approaches outlined in Tables 1, 2 and 3. a) Which approaches do you think will make the most progress in reducing single-use items? b) Which have significant barriers? c) How could the City and stakeholders work together to overcome any barriers? d) Which approaches should be included in the strategy, and how should they be phased in? e) Are there any approaches you cannot support, and why? f) What opportunities do you see for collaboration with the City and other stakeholders? g) Are there any approaches we ve missed? FOCUS OF THE SINGLE-USE ITEM REDUCTION STRATEGY * * Recovering energy from organic materials such as food and, in the case of single-use items, compostable packaging. ZWC SINGLE-USE ITEM REDUCTION STRATEGY CONSULTATION PAPER 11

271 TABLE 1. DISPOSABLE CUPS - POTENTIAL APPROACHES SHORT TERM (within 5 years) LONGER TERM (5+ years) Polystyrene foam restrictions. Prohibit the use and sale of polystyrene foam cups at food service establishments and retailers. Depending on results achieved in first 5 years, consider: REDUCE/ REUSE REDUCE/ REUSE REDUCE/ REUSE Fees on cups (voluntary or regulated). Work with businesses to adopt voluntary fees on single-use cups, or request and provide support for the Province to regulate fees at the provincial or municipal level. Require reusable cups. Consider adopting requirements for food service establishments with customer seating to provide reusable cups for in-store use as an option for their customers. Disposable cups provided only upon request (voluntary). Work with businesses to voluntarily provide reusable cups and provide single-use cups only upon request. Education/behavior change programs. Collaborate with partners (e.g. businesses and other governments) to provide education and social marketing programs to increase the use of reusable cups instore and travel mugs. Cup exchange. Explore opportunities to encourage the development of a city-wide cup exchange program. Use restrictions. Prohibit the use of all disposable cups at food service establishments. Disposable cups provided only upon request (regulated). Require businesses to only provide disposable cups upon request. Proportional billing for City street-cleaning and litter collection. Explore the opportunity to recover some street cleaning/litter collection costs proportional to the number of cups distributed (e.g. through business licence fees or other mechanisms). Deposits. Request and show support for a province-wide deposit system for cups. Extended Producer Responsibility. Request and show support for a provincial regulation requiring producers to be responsible for cups disposed at industrial, commercial, and institutional locations. Recyclable/compostable cups. Require any disposable cups to be recyclable/ compostable in residential (curbside and multi-family) RECYCLE/ COMPOST blue box or organics recycling programs. Mandatory recycling. Require organizations that distribute single-use cups to provide recycling/composting receptacles at the point of entry/exit for their customers. Support this by providing education materials with best practices. Disposal ban. Work with Metro Vancouver to consider banning the disposal of polycoat cups as garbage at City and regional disposal facilities. Expand on-street recycling. In consultation with Recycle BC, continue expanding public space recycling options for the public. Enhance compostability. Work with organizations like NZWC 6 and Metro Vancouver to develop policies that support innovation in the packaging and composting industries, reduce contamination in the compostable waste stream, improve labeling, and expand opportunities to compost certified compostable packaging locally. 6 NZWC National Zero Waste Council ZWC SINGLE-USE ITEM REDUCTION STRATEGY CONSULTATION PAPER 12

272 TABLE 2. TAKE-OUT CONTAINERS - POTENTIAL APPROACHES REDUCE/ REUSE RECYCLE/ COMPOST SHORT TERM (within 5 years) Polystyrene foam restrictions. Prohibit the use and sale of polystyrene foam take-out containers at food service establishments and retailers. Provide disposable take-out containers only upon request (voluntary). Encourage businesses to provide reusable containers for in-store use and provide disposables only on request. Bring Your Own Container guidelines. Support Vancouver Coastal Health in developing a reusable container guideline (subject to proof of concept through successful pilot(s)), which would allow organizations to accept customers containers for take-out food. Reusable dishware. Explore opportunities to increase the provision and use of reusable dishware as an option for customers. Container exchange. Explore opportunities to encourage the development of a city-wide reusable container exchange program. Education/behavior change programs. Collaborate with partners (e.g. businesses and other governments) to provide education/ social marketing programs to increase use of reusable take-out containers once more alternatives are in place. Proportional billing for City street-cleaning and litter collection. Explore the opportunity to recover some street cleaning/litter collection costs proportional to the number of disposable containers distributed (e.g. through business licence fees or other mechanisms). Extended producer responsibility. Request and show support for a provincial regulation requiring producers to be responsible for all take-out containers disposed at industrial, commercial and institutional locations. Recyclable/compostable containers. Require all take-out containers to be recyclable/compostable in residential (curbside and multi-family) blue box or organics recycling programs. Mandatory recycling. Require organizations that distribute singleuse containers to provide recycling/composting receptacles at the point of entry/exit for their customers. Support by providing education materials with best practices. Expand on-street recycling. In consultation with Recycle BC, continue expanding public space recycling options for the public. Enhance Compostability. Work with organizations like the NZWC 7 and Metro Vancouver to develop local government policies that support innovation in the packaging and composting industries, reduce contamination in the compostable waste stream, improve labeling, and expand opportunities to compost certified compostable packaging locally. LONGER TERM (5+ years) Expand polystyrene foam restrictions. Consider prohibiting the use of foam meat and produce trays. Depending on results achieved in first 5 years for non-foam take-out containers, consider: Fees. Work with businesses to adopt voluntary fees on single-use take-out containers or request and show support for regulated fees at provincial, regional or municipal level. Explore this once health guidelines allow restaurants to accept customers containers, and/or there is a strong network of reusables provided for in-store use. Reusable dishware requirement. Require food service establishments with customer seating to provide reusable dishware as an option for customers. Disposable containers provided only upon request. Require businesses to only provide disposable containers on request. Disposal ban. Work with Metro Vancouver to explore banning food-soiled paper from disposal as garbage at City and regional disposal facilities. 7 NZWC National Zero Waste Council ZWC SINGLE-USE ITEM REDUCTION STRATEGY CONSULTATION PAPER 13

273 TABLE 3. PLASTIC AND PAPER BAGS - POTENTIAL APPROACHES REDUCE/ REUSE SHORT TERM (within 5 years) Fees at point of sale (voluntary or regulated). Work with businesses to adopt voluntary fees on single-use paper and plastic shopping bags or request and show support for regulated fees at the provincial, regional, or municipal level. Shopping bags provided only upon request (voluntary or regulated). Work with businesses to voluntarily ask customers if they want a bag before distributing one, or consider adopting an upon request requirement where disposable shopping bags cannot be distributed unless a customer has first been asked if they want a bag. Education/behavior change programs. Collaborate with partners (e.g. businesses and other governments) to provide education/ social marketing programs to increase the use of reusable shopping bags. LONGER TERM (5+ years) Depending on results achieved in first 5 years, consider: Use restrictions. Prohibit the use of plastic shopping bags at retailers and food establishments. Target other single-use bags. Consider adopting fees, education and behavior change programs aimed at reducing other single-use bags such as produce, bulk food, umbrella, and dry cleaning bags. RECYCLE/ COMPOST Extended producer responsibility. Request and show support for a provincial regulation requiring producers to be responsible for plastic and paper shopping bag waste disposed at industrial, commercial and institutional locations. Mandatory recycling. Require organizations to provide in-store customer-facing shopping bag recycling if they distribute singleuse plastic or paper shopping bags. Required minimum recycled content. Introduce a requirement for minimum recycled content in plastic and paper shopping bags. ZWC SINGLE-USE ITEM REDUCTION STRATEGY CONSULTATION PAPER 14

274 TARGETS An effective Single-Use Item Reduction Strategy will require targets to focus efforts, give a clear sense of where to aim, and provide benchmarks for tracking progress. To be able to set SMART targets (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound) the City will need to work with stakeholders to share data, especially in cases where additional data is needed or access to data is currently not within the City s regulatory scope. We d like to explore opportunities to work with stakeholders on sharing data in order to measure the success of the Single-Use Item Reduction Strategy. Setting realistic targets should also take into consideration the maturity of existing programs, and the availability of alternatives. For example, successful programs for plastic bags have achieved high reduction rates, while disposable cups and take-out containers are much harder to address. We recognize that stakeholders have been working to reduce these items, and it would be helpful to know how much stakeholders have already reduced and what barriers need to be overcome to achieve further reduction. Our Greenest City Action Plan (GCAP) sets an overall zero waste target of 50% less waste disposed in landfill and incinerators by 2020, based on 2008 levels. As of 2016, we have achieved a 27% decrease. In the absence of data, we propose to adopt similar targets for single-use items that tie in with our Greenest City target and achieve as much reduction as quickly as possible. We would like to discuss potential targets directed at two years (to align with the GCAP 2020 milestone, assuming the final Strategy is adopted by Council in 2018), five years, and 10 years. For the purposes of discussion we are proposing the following as a starting point: Within five years of Vancouver City Council adopting a Single-Use Item Reduction Strategy: 1. Reduce the amount of disposable cups and take-out containers to landfill/incinerator by 50% 2. Reduce the distribution of plastic and paper shopping bags by 70% For cups and containers, the proposed target is mirrored after the 50% Greenest City reduction target, which focuses on reducing waste to landfill and incinerator. Our expectation is that this will occur through a variety of activities including improved recycling, reduction, and reuse. For shopping bags, which have a more mature recycling infrastructure and well developed reusable alternatives, the proposed target is more aggressive and focusses on reduced distribution. Questions - Potential Targets:? We are interested in receiving comments on possible targets. a) What is your feedback on the proposed five-year targets: Reduce the amount of disposable cups and take-out containers to landfill/incinerator by 50% Reduce the distribution of plastic and paper shopping bags by 70% b) What suggestions do you have for possible two-year targets for: Disposable cups and take-out containers? Plastic and paper shopping bags? c) What suggestions do you have for possible ten-year targets for: Disposable cups and take-out containers? Plastic and paper shopping bags? d) What actions would be required to achieve these targets? e) What do you see as barriers to achieving these targets, and how can the City work with stakeholders to overcome them? f) How can the City work with stakeholders to coordinate data sharing and track performance? ZWC SINGLE-USE ITEM REDUCTION STRATEGY CONSULTATION PAPER 15

275 HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR FEEDBACK YOUR INPUT AND SUGGESTIONS ARE IMPORTANT TO US. Please submit your comments by Friday, December 15, 2017 in one of the following ways: By By online comment form: By Mail: City of Vancouver Single-Use Item Reduction Strategy Consultation 453 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4 CONFIDENTIALITY All submissions and comments received on this paper will be treated confidentially by City staff and contractors. Submissions will be compiled and summarized, without specific attribution, in a consultation summary report that will be presented to Council and posted on the City s website along with the draft Single-Use Item Reduction Strategy. Please note, however, that comments you provide and information that identifies you as the source of those comments may be made publicly available if an Access to Information request is made under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have any questions about the collection or use of this information, please contact the Director, Access to Information and Privacy, City Clerk s Department, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 453 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver V5Y 1V4 or by privacy@vancouver.ca. ADDITIONAL CONSULTATION OPPORTUNITIES Roundtable discussions The City will host a series of roundtable discussions in the fall with interested stakeholders. These meetings will review the information contained in this consultation paper. If you are interested in participating in a meeting, please the City at: singleuse.consultationpaper@vancouver.ca SIGN-UP FOR A ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION HERE Stay involved and informed For updates on the Single-Use Item Reduction Strategy and consultation process, please send an to: reducesingleuse@vancouver.ca to join our mailing list. Questions? If you have any questions or comments about this consultation paper, please singleuse.consultationpaper@vancouver.ca Thank you for participating. We look forward to receiving your feedback. ZWC SINGLE-USE ITEM REDUCTION STRATEGY CONSULTATION PAPER 16

276 APPENDIX A: SUMMARY OF NON-REGULATORY AND REGULATORY OPTIONS APPROACH UNDER CONSIDERATION DISPOSABLE CUPS TAKE-OUT CONTAINERS PLASTIC & PAPER BAGS NON-REGULATORY SUPPORT & VOLUNTARY INITIATIVES Voluntary fees Disposables distributed only upon request (voluntary) Education/Behavior change Encourage use of reusable dishware Cup and take-out container exchange programs Expand on-street recycling Enhance compostability REGULATORY SUPPORT City regulation Prohibit use and sale (foam) (plastic) Disposables distributed only upon request (requirement) Must be recyclable/compostable in curbside and multi-family programs Must contain recycled content Mandatory recycling/ composting receptacles Require reusable dishware City fees proportional to distribution of items Regional regulation (City request/support) Ban disposal as garbage (Metro Vancouver) (food soiled paper) Provincial regulation (City request/support) Fees Deposits Extended producer responsibility at industrial, commercial, and institutional locations Health guidelines to allow reusable containers ZWC SINGLE-USE ITEM REDUCTION STRATEGY CONSULTATION PAPER A-1

277 APPENDIX B: GLOSSARY Circular economy: An alternative to a traditional linear economy (make use dispose). The circular economy keeps resources in use for as long as possible, extracts the maximum value from them while in use, then recovers and regenerates products and materials at the end of their service life. Deposit-refund: A deposit-refund system is a surcharge on a purchased product or package that is refunded when the product or package is returned. Extended Producer Responsibility: A management system based on industry and consumers taking life-cycle responsibility for the products they produce and use. Referred to as product stewardship under the BC Recycling Regulation. Food-soiled paper: Paper products and packaging that have been soiled with food. This includes but is not limited to paper napkins, plates, wrappers, take-out containers, cardboard pizza boxes, etc. Greenest City Action Plan: A plan launched by the City of Vancouver in 2011 to meet environmental sustainability related targets in 10 goal areas, including achieving a target of reducing solid waste going to the landfill and incinerator by 50% by 2020 as compared to 2008 levels. Polycoat cups and containers: Paper cups and containers that are coated with a polyethylene plastic lining on the inside, and sometimes the outside, which acts as a moisture barrier. Coffee cups are typically polycoat cups. Quick service restaurant: A quick service restaurant, also known fast food restaurant, is a type of restaurant that typically serves fast food cuisine and has minimal table service. Take-out containers: In this paper, take-out food containers includes all disposable dishware used by quick service food establishments (restaurants, cafeterias, food trucks) as well as disposable dishware by full service restaurants for takeout food. It includes all disposable containers, plates, bowls, wrappers, etc. that may be used on-site, carried away, or for delivery. Zero Waste: As both a philosophy and a goal, aims to reduce and ultimately eliminate garbage. ZWC SINGLE-USE ITEM REDUCTION STRATEGY CONSULTATION PAPER B-1

278 5.9 To: From: Zero Waste Committee Chris Allan, Director, Solid Waste Operations, Solid Waste Services Date: October 6, 2017 Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Subject: Status of Sewerage and Drainage District (Solid Waste) Capital Expenditures to August 31, 2017 RECOMMENDATION That the Zero Waste Committee receive for information the report dated October 6, 2017, titled Status of Sewerage and Drainage District (Solid Waste) Capital Expenditures to August 31, PURPOSE To report on the status of utilities capital expenditures for the Sewerage and Drainage District (Solid Waste). BACKGROUND The Capital Expenditure reporting process as approved by the Board provides for regular status reports on capital expenditures with interim reports sent to the Zero Waste and Performance and Audit Committees in June/July, October/November and a final year-end report to the Committees and Board in April. This is the second in a series of three reports on capital expenditures for STATUS OF SOLID WASTE CAPITAL PROJECTS Capital projects are generally proceeding on schedule and within budget. Additional details on solid waste capital projects, including projected costs to completion compared to the approved budget, are included in Attachment 1. Attachment 2 highlights the status of key capital projects. Table 1 summarizes information on ongoing and completed projects. The information presented is for total project completion which will generally cover multiple years. Capital project budgets typically include a minimum contingency of 10%. The project variance for ongoing projects included in Table 1 is due to the North Shore Transfer Station Reconfiguration project which will be completed under budget. Table 1: Ongoing and Completed Solid Waste Capital Projects Solid Waste Projects Total Projected Project Actuals ACE/ Total Project Budget Projected Variance Ongoing Projects $ 36,750,000 $ 39,350,000 $2,600,000 Completed Projects $1,042,788 $1,050,000 $7,212 ALTERNATIVES This is an information report. No alternatives are presented. ZWC - 269

279 Status of Sewerage and Drainage District (Solid Waste) Capital Expenditures to August 31, 2017 Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Page 2 of 2 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Capital expenditures are funded internally through debt charges. Solid Waste debt is financed short term until the end of the year when the capital position is reviewed to determine if enough debt has been incurred to convert to long term debt through the Municipal Finance Authority or to continue to finance short term. If capital expenditures are less than budgeted for the year, the savings in debt charges create a surplus which by Board policy will be used to reduce future capital debt financing charges through an additional contribution to capital to reduce future debt borrowing requirements. As of the end of 2016, Solid Waste had $24M in debt remaining which will mature by the end of The projects identified in Attachment 1 represent approximately 70 person years of employment and, over their life (development and construction), make up about $6M of the gross domestic product of the region. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION Solid Waste capital projects are generally proceeding on schedule and within budget. The Sewerage and Drainage District (Solid Waste) is projecting to be under spent for both ongoing and completed projects to December 31, This is the second of three reports on capital expenditures for Attachments: 1. Sewerage and Drainage District (Solid Waste) Capital Expenditures (Orbit # ) 2. Capital Project Status Information as of August 30, 2017 (Orbit # ) ZWC - 270

280 ATTACHMENT 1 Sewerage and Drainage District Capital Expenditures Solid Waste As of Aug 31, 2017 Total Projects Total Total Expected 8.8 Project Projected ACE / Projected Percent Year of Project on rogramproject ID Project Description Project Location Actuals Project Total Project Project Complete Project Schedule? To-Date Actuals Budget Variance Note Completion (Y/N) On-going Grand Totals 12,753,040 36,750,000 39,350,000 2,600,000 Completed Grand Totals 1,042,788 1,042,788 1,050,000 7,212 ON-GOING PROJECTS SW Landfills Capital L0033 CLF LFG Upgrade Construction Coquitlam 2,592,999 2,850,000 2,850,000 - (2) 91% 2017 N L0044 CLF LFG Upgrade Phase 2 Coquitlam - 300, ,000 - (2) 0% 2019 N L0049 Coquitlam Landfill Closure Coquitlam 64, , ,000-5% 2018 Y 2,657,893 3,750,000 3,750,000 - SW Transfer Station System Cap L0047 Coq Trans Sta Replacement Coquitlam 990,217 2,400,000 2,400,000-73% 2018 Y L0048 NSTS Reconfiguration North Vancouver 3,818,188 4,400,000 7,000,000 2,600,000 (1) 99% 2017 Y L0056 Surrey SVDO Transfer Station Surrey - 11,000,000 11,000,000-0% 2018 Y L0057 Weigh Scale Sys Scale Replacem Regional - 1,500,000 1,500,000-0% 2018 Y 4,808,405 19,300,000 21,900,000 2,600,000 SW Waste to Energy Fac Cap L0045 Scrubber - Design Burnaby 450,000 1,500,000 1,500,000-30% 2018 Y L0052 Bottom Ash Processing Burnaby 1,264,194 6,500,000 6,500,000-20% 2018 Y L0054 WTEF Gas Burner Replacement Burnaby 2,124,316 2,800,000 2,800,000-80% 2018 Y L0055 CEMS Upgrade Construction Burnaby 1,448,232 1,500,000 1,500,000-99% 2017 Y L0058 Bottom Ash Discharger Construc Burnaby - 1,400,000 1,400,000-0% 2019 Y 5,286,742 13,700,000 13,700,000 - Total On-going Projects 12,753,040 36,750,000 39,350,000 2,600,000 COMPLETED PROJECTS SW Landfills Capital L0029 CLF LFG Upgrades Design Coquitlam 242, , ,000 7, % 242, , ,000 7,212 SW Waste to Energy Fac Cap L0050 Soot Blower Replacement Burnaby 800, , , % 800, , ,000 - Total Completed Projects 1,042,788 1,042,788 1,050,000 7,212 Notes: (1) Scope of work optimized. (2) For project comments refer to Attachment 2. ZWC SW Capital Expenditure Summary - August_.xlsx / 2017 August Summary Page 1 of 1 9/15/2017

281 ATTACHMENT 2 Capital Project Status Information as of April 30, 2017 Major GVS&DD solid waste capital projects are generally proceeding on schedule and within budget. The following capital program exceptions are highlighted: 1) Landfills Program The completion of the Coquitlam Landfill (CLF) Gas Phase Upgrade for the north half of the landfill was completed in April, The scope for any Phase 2 collection system upgrade (for the south half of the landfill) will be determined from an assessment to be completed in A new control room is required and this work is also planned for early ZWC - 272

282 5.10 To: From: Zero Waste Committee Ray Robb, Division Manager, Environmental Regulation and Enforcement, Legal and Legislative Services Department Date: September 25, 2017 Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Subject: Staff Appointments as a Board-designated Officers pursuant to Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw RECOMMENDATION That the GVS&DD Board, pursuant to Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw: a) rescind the appointments of the following persons: i. Don Miller, Francis Yuen, and Terry Sunar as Officers; and b) appoint the following persons as Officers: i. Permitting and Enforcement Officers Craig Shishido, Kristen Beattie, Donna Hargreaves, and Brendon Smith; and ii. Senior Project Engineers Maari Hirvi Mayne, and Rob Kemp. PURPOSE To appoint and rescind appointments of Metro Vancouver employees as GVS&DD Board-designated officers. BACKGROUND Employment status and job function changes for Metro Vancouver environmental regulatory staff have resulted in a need to update staff appointments to ensure appropriate authority to advance solid waste management goals. The Environmental Management Act and Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw grants authority to Board-designated officers. Metro Vancouver s Solid Waste Regulatory Program supports the goals of the Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan by regulating the management of municipal solid waste and recyclable material at privately operated facilities. Officers may enter property, inspect works, and obtain records and other information to promote compliance with the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw. ALTERNATIVES 1. That the GVS&DD Board, pursuant to Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw: a) Rescind the appointments of the following persons: ZWC - 273

283 Staff Appointments as a Board-designated Officers pursuant to Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw Zero Waste Committee Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Page 2 of 2 i. Don Miller, Francis Yuen, and Terry Sunar as Officers; and b) Appoint the following persons as Officers: i. Permitting and Enforcement Officers Craig Shishido, Kristen Beattie, Donna Hargreaves, and Brendon Smith; and ii. Senior Project Engineers Maari Hirvi Mayne, and Rob Kemp. 2. That the GVS&DD Board refer this recommendation back to staff with instructions. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS There are no financial implications for expenditures as the Metro Vancouver appointments are already on staff, and there are no financial implications for expenditures for rescindments. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION Recent changes in staff have resulted in a need to update staff appointments as GVS&DD Boarddesignated officers under Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw and the Environmental Management Act. Staff recommend that the GVS&DD Board, adopt Alternative ZWC - 274

284 5.11 To: From: Zero Waste Committee Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services Date: October 6, 2017 Meeting Date: October 12, 2017 Subject: Manager s Report RECOMMENDATION That the Zero Waste Committee receive for information the report dated October 6, 2017, titled Manager s Report. Update on News Media Canada Stewardship Plan On July 11, 2017, News Media Canada, the industry association which represents newspapers, announced its stewardship plan for managing old newspapers within the packaging and printed paper (PPP) product category of the Recycling Regulation. In essence, the plan intends to utilize the existing RecycleBC collection network, however, neither newspapers, nor News Media Canada, will join RecycleBC as members. Instead, News Media Canada has entered a temporary agreement with the Government of BC. Under the agreement, News Media Canada will rely on the RecycleBC collection network, and provide in-kind advertising contributions to the Provincial Government. The Province of B.C. will then pay RecycleBC on behalf of the newspapers an amount equivalent to the value of the advertising. Deadline for comments on the News Media Canada Stewardship Plan was September 13, A summary of the comments submitted by Metro Vancouver staff, in collaboration with member municipal staff, are included below: Comments: In-Kind Contributions: This is the first time in-kind contributions have been used by a producer to achieve compliance under the B.C. Recycling Regulation. Nonetheless, this approach has been used for newspapers in other provinces. Any unintended consequences of allowing in-kind contributions should be reviewed in considering the plan. Streetscape: Newsprint is a significant portion of discards in public spaces. Eventual roll-out of the streetscape collection program may rest with the group of producers which create streetscape discards, notably, coffee shops, quick-serve restaurants, and newspapers. There is a potential conflict where the Ministry of Environment s role in regulating RecycleBC and News Media Canada, and specific requirements about implementing streetscape collection, may directly result in increased costs for the Provincial Government. Other comments were submitted related to program costs and the plan s commitment to ensure no costs for local governments to collect newspapers, and the programs back-up plan to implement a separate green bag collection option for newspapers. ZWC - 275

285 Manager s Report Zero Waste Committee Meeting Date: July 13, 2017 Page 2 of 3 Waste-to-Energy Facility Disposal Ban Inspection Cameras Historically disposal ban inspections at the Metro Vancouver Waste-to-Energy Facility (WTEF) were limited to one (1) day per week or about 1% of the approximately 18,800 loads received annually by the facility. Customers were required to unload waste onto the concrete deck, and once the inspection was completed a wheel loader would push the waste into the bunker. In July 2017, a more efficient method was implemented which involves the use of two (2) closedcircuit television cameras permanently installed next to the refuse crane control room. One camera records vehicles unloading into the bunker and the other camera records the waste in the bunker. A Privacy Impact Assessment was completed and specific procedures implemented to ensure inspection images do not contain people. Since the program was initiated, inspection rates have increased to 22% of incoming loads (consistent with other facilities), and surcharges are being levied at approximately the same rate as with the manual inspection process at other facilities. A summary table is provided below. Table 1. July 2, 2017 to September 17, 2017 Disposal Ban Inspections Using Cameras Inspection Loads Loads Surcharges $65 50% Inspection Surcharge Days Received Inspected Issued Surcharge Surcharge Rate Rate 20 3, % 6.1% Multi-Family Food Scraps Recycling Campaign The 2017 Food Scraps Recycling ( Food Isn t Garbage ) campaign will be in market from Monday, Oct 30 to Sunday, Dec 3, 2017 and will target residents of multi-family buildings, most of which have green bins, but see a lower organics diversion rate than single-family homes. The budget is $100,000. To connect with multi-family residents, the Food Isn t Garbage creative has been updated and the media plan is focused on that audience. Digital media includes geo-targeted social media (served based on a user s location) and keyword-targeted digital ads (served based on a user s previous search terms, such as green bin, compost, etc). Traditional media includes a postcard mailed to multi-family buildings, elevator screens in condo buildings, and out of home placements in dense, high traffic areas (billboards, transit shelter ads, cinema ads, mall posters). The secondary audience, property managers, will be reached through an editorial and ad in the Business in Vancouver Property Managers Sourcebook. This will be the fourth year of promoting the Food Isn t Garbage campaign to support the organics ban that went into effect in Zero Waste Committee Work Plan The Attachment to this report sets out the Committee s work plan for 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. Attachment: Zero Waste Committee 2017 Work Plan dated October 6, ZWC - 276

286 ATTACHMENT Zero Waste Committee 2017 Work Plan Report Date: October 6, 2017 Priorities 1 st Quarter Status Consultation on potential New Disposal Bans Complete Review of Composting Best Practices In progress Contingency Landfill - Update Complete 2016 Waste Composition Monitoring Program Complete National Zero Waste Council Update Complete Metro Vancouver 2016 Zero Waste Conference - Results Complete Coquitlam Transfer Station Replacement - Update Complete Create Memories Not Garbage, and Food Scraps 2016 Campaign Results Complete North Shore Transfer Station Reconfiguration - Update Complete 2016 Disposal Ban Inspection Program Update Complete Recycling Contingencies for Extraordinary Events Complete 2 nd Quarter New Transfer Station Operator Contractor - Update Pending Surrey Small Vehicle Waste and Recycling Drop-Off Facility Update Pending Solid Waste Regulatory Bylaw No. 181 Review - Update Complete Stakeholder Engagement for proper management and diversion of C&D material In progress Abandoned Waste Regional Promotion and Communication for 2017 Complete Love Food Hate Waste - Update Complete Waste-to-Energy Facility 2016 Financial Update Complete Waste-to-Energy Environmental Monitoring and Reporting - Update Complete Assessment of Potential Economic and Environmental Impacts of Mattress Recycling Complete 3 rd Quarter Organics Disposal Ban & Clean Wood Disposal Ban - Update Complete 2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw Revisions Complete Options for new C&D Processing Capacity Pending Waste Flow - Update and End of Year Projections Complete Metro Vancouver 2017 Zero Waste Conference - Update Pending Coquitlam Transfer Station Replacement - Update Complete Update on implementation of the Coquitlam Landfill Closure Plan requirements Pending following approval from the Ministry of Environment Encouraging Recycling in Commercial/Institutional Sectors - Update Complete Food Scraps Campaign Update Complete National Zero Waste Council - Update Pending 4 th Quarter MMBC Streetscape Pilot Report Pending Annual Solid Waste & Recycling Report (for calendar 2016), and combined ISWRMP Pending biennial progress and 5-year comprehensive performance review report National Zero Waste Council - Update Pending Metro Vancouver 2017 Zero Waste Conference - Update Pending Create Memories Not Garbage 2017 Pending Abandoned Waste 2017 Regional Promotion and Communication - Update Pending Evaluate Options for New Waste to Energy Capacity Pending ZWC - 277

287 a metrovancouver ~ SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS FOR A LIVABLE REGION 6.1 Office of the Choir Tel Fax SEP The Honourable Selina Robinson Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing PO Box 9056, STN PROV GOVT Victoria, BC V8W 9E2 VIA MAH.Minister@gov.bc.ca File: PE SW-027 The Honourable David Eby Attorney General PO Box 9044, STN PROV GOVT Victoria, BC V8W 9E2 VIA JAG.Minister@gov.bc.ca Dear Minister Robinson and Attorney General Eby: Re: Strategies to Extend Ticketing Authority to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Metro Vancouver has written to the Province of British Columbia on various occasions over the last number of years seeking Municipal Ticketing Authority and/or Bylaw Notice authority for the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD) (see attachments 1-3). Although ticketing authority is available to municipalities and regional districts across the Province, the GVS&DD does not currently have this authority. Obtaining ticketing authority would assist Metro Vancouver in achieving the important goals of the Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan through the enforcement of the proposed Generator Levy, Hauler Licensing and an updated Bylaw 181. Ticketing authority would also assist in the enforcement of other GVS&DD bylaws including the Sewer Use Bylaw. Our understanding is that the GVS&DD can obtain enforcement powers under the Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act (LGBNEA) through regulatory amendments, without the need for legislative changes. The LGBNEA applies to local governments that are authorized by the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Regulation. Authorized local governments are included in the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Regulation through a list of prescribed bodies in a schedule to the regulation. We believe the bylaw notice enforcement option will provide an effective administrative penalty system similar to that of Municipal Ticketing Authority. The maximum penalty under the Bylaw Notice enforcement process is $500 compared to $1,000 under Municipal Ticketing Authority. Adding the GVS&DD to the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Regulation can be accomplished through an Order in Council, and we note that a number of local governments have been added to the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Regulation over the last number of years. Most recently the Village of Anmore was added on March 1, Therefore, Metro Vancouver would like to request that the GVS&DD be added to the list of prescribed bodies under s. 1(2) of the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Regulation, in addition to being added to Kingsway, Burnaby, BC, Canada VSH 4G8 I I metrovancouver.org Metro Vancouver Regional District I Greater Vancouver Water District I Greater ZWC Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District I Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation

288 Minister Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing & Minister Eby, Attorney General Strategies to Extend Ticketing Authority to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Page 2 of 3 Schedule 1 as a local government authorized to issue bylaw notices. Proposed amending text is included in the table below. In addition to obtaining enforcement powers under the LGBNEA, Metro Vancouver believes that in the longer term, obtaining Municipal Ticketing Authority would broaden Metro Vancouver's scope of enforcement tools supporting various regulatory initiatives. Hence we would like to continue to work with you and the ministry staff in considering an amendment to the GVS&DD Act to grant the GVS&DD the powers outlined in Part 12, Division 1 - Bylaw Enforcement and Related Matters of the Local Government Act. Proposed amending text for each of proposed changes to the LGBNEA and the GVS&DD act are included below: Bylaw Notice Authority (by Order in Council) l.section 1(2) of the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Regulation, B.C. Reg. 175/2004 is amended by adding the following paragraph: (i) "Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District." 2.Schedule 1 ofthe Bylaw Notice Enforcement Regulation, B.C. Reg. 175/2004 is amended by adding the following: Column 1 Column 2 Date Act Applies Local Government (INSERT DATE) Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Ticketing Authority 1. That s. 7 of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Act, c 59, SBC 1956 be amended by adding a new subsection (6) as follows: (6) In addition to the other powers under this section, the Corporation and its board shall have the powers of a regional district and regional district board set out in Part 12, Division 1 (Bylaw Enforcement and Related Matters) of the Local Government Act. ZWC - 279

289 Minister Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing & Minister Eby, Attorney General Strategies to Extend Ticketing Authority to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Page 3 of 3 Thank you for your consideration of our proposed strategies to extend these important enforcement tools to the GVS&DD and we look forward to further discussing this issue with you and the provincial staff. Yours truly, ' Chair, Metro Vancouver Board Raymond Louie Vice-Chair, Metro Vancouver Board GM/PH/mk cc: Honourable George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy Attachments: 1. Letter dated August 30, 2017, titled "Municipal Ticketing Authority for the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVS&DD)" (Doc# ) 2. Letter dated May 26, 2014 from The Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development (Doc# } 3. Letter dated March 21, 2014, titled "Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District: Municipal Ticket Authority" (Doc# ) Please note that attachments are not included ZWC - 280

290 6.2 THE CORPORATION OF DELTA Office of Tlie Mayor, Lois E. Jackson August 2, 2017 Mayor Malcom Brodie, Chair Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Committee 4330 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 4G8 Dear Chair Brodie, Metro Vancouver Board and Information Services Leaal & Legislative Services Department AUG RECEIVED Re: Vancouver Landfill Technical Liaison Committee At the July 24, 2017 Regular Meeting, Delta Council considered the enclosed report by the Corporate Planning Department dated June 22, 2017 regarding Vancouver Landfill Technical Liaison Committee and resolved as follows: 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. Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Committee b. Delta's Environment Advisory Committee Accordingly, this letter and report are provided for your information. Enclosure cc: Delta Council Delta Environment Advisory Committee George V. Harvie, Chief Administrative Officer Sean McGill, Director of Human Resources & Corporate Planning Mike Brotherston, Manager, Climate Action & Environment 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, ZWC British Columbia, Canada V4K 3E2 T I F I E mayor@delta.ca

291 r The Corporation of Delta COUNCIL REPORT Regular Meeting F.08 To: From: Mayor and Council Corporate Services Department Date: June 22, Vancouver Landfill Technical Liaison Committee 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. 8. THAT a copy of this report be provided to: PURPOSE: a. Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Committee b. Delta's Environment Advisory Committee 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 twenty-first meeting of the Vancouver Landfill Technical Liaison Committee (the committee} was held on June 9, The following items were discussed: Landfill Gas Collection and Progressive Landfill Closure Works Overall landfill gas collection efficiency was 78% for May and the average collection efficiency for 2017 to date is 77% which is calculated using a site specific landfill gas generation model. Vancouver has received support from the Ministry of Environment to ZWC - 282

292 Page 2 of 4 Vancouver Landfill Technical Liaison Committee June 22, reference this model in their reporting. A target efficiency of 75% is set out in the BC Landfill Gas Management Regulation... Significant improvements ~ave been made to landfill gas collection efficiency over the past five years. This has resulted in a greater amount of landfill gas available for beneficial use. Vancouver and FortisBC are in the process of developing an agreement regarding the installatiol) of a system to clean the gas so that it can be injected Into the natural gas pipeline as "renewable natural gas". Construction of the first of thre~ stages of the $37.5 million closure project for the Western. 40 Hectares at Vancouver Landfill has recently been initiated. Concurrent to this closure project is the closure of Phase 3 Southeast which is the most recently filled area with waste. This project has an estimated cost of $10.4 million and work has begun. The Phase 3 Northeast area is expected to be closed in These areas are shown on Attachment A. The Western 40 Hectares is identified as "activen on this map as it has been receiving demolition waste for a number of years as part of the process of contouring this part of the landfill. Delta previously requested that the final condition of this part of the landfill be returned to as natural state as possible. Greenhouse Gas Emissions. While Vancouver is striving to collect as rtjuch 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 equival~nts. The landfill gas collection efficiency has been steadily improving and was 74% in 2016 and year to date in 2017 is 77%. Each percent increase in landfill gas collection efficiency represents a reduction in emissions comparable to removing 1,400 vehicles from the road. The total volume of landfill gas collected in 2016 represents a 4% increase from 2015, and equates to approximately 21,027 tonnes of methane or 525,666 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents (C0 2 e). This is comparable to the emissions approximately of 105, 133 vehicles. The 26% of landfill gas not captured was 184,694 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents which is the same as the emissions from 36,939 vehicles over the one year period. Landfill Operations The landfill is operated in accordance with a Landfill Design, Operation and Progressive Closure Plan that is a requirement of the _Operational Certificate issued by the Ministry of Environment. Vancouver has initiated an update of this Plan given the fact the current plan is based on the regional plan for additional waste to energy capacity which has been deferred. The update of this plan will include stakeholder consultation and workshops which is anticipated to be completed by the end of this year. Further information will be provided to Council as this proceeds. The Landfill is authorized to accept up to 750,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste (including demolition waste) for disposal each year. In 2016, a total of 693,446 tonnes were accepted. ZWC - 283

293 Page 3of4 Vancouver Landfill Technical Liaison Committee June 22, ,. The total amount of waste received by the Vancouver Landfill in 2017 will be nearing the 750,000 tonne limit. Metro Vancouver has identified contingency disposal options at landfills in the United States and waste that is in excess of the combined capacities of the Vancouver Landfill and Burnaby Waste to Energy facilities will be disposed of outside of the region. Bottom ash from the Burnaby Waste to Energy Facility has been historically used as cover mat~rial and for road building at the Vancouver Landfill and this was considered a beneficial use of the material. In 2013, the beneficial use of this material was ended due to concerns regarding concentrations of heavy metals in the bottom ash. Since that time, the material has been considered a waste product and landfilled. In consideration.of improvements that have been achieved with respect to decreasing concentrations of heavy metals of the bottom ash, Metro Vancouver is currently seeking approval from the Ministry of Environment to allow for the beneficial use of bottom ash in the closure work for the Coquitlam Landfill. Metro Vancouver is also looking at other beneficial uses for the material including use as an alternative aggr~gate for the cement industry and as an aggregate for road building. Delta staff have consistently encouraged Metro Vancouver to pursue beneficial uses for this material outside of the landfill. Metro Vancouver staff have indicated support for working towards a goal of eliminating the disposal of bottom ash at the Vancouver Landfill. Vancouver has i.nitiated a project to upgrade the landfill entry and scales along with the residential drop off area whe~e additional recycling opportunities will be available for residents. Preload has been placed and construction scheduled to begin in November. Vancouver is proposing to conduct a six-month pilot project starting in September to sort, grind and screen construction and demolition waste to generate a marketable wood product for use as blofuel in local cement kilns or other projects. Recovered materials, sucb as rubble will be reused on site in road construction, and metal will be recycled. Residuals, which are expected to be significantly les~ than the full construction and demolition waste stream, will be disposed of in the Landfill. 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 following reports have been submitted and copies have been shared with Delta: Vancouver Landfill Annual Report Landfill Gas Annual Report Provincial and Federal Greenhouse Gas reports Federal National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) Report No issues of non-compliance with regulations or the Landfill's Operational Certificate were identified. ZWC - 284

294 Page4 of4 Vancouver Landfill Technical Liaison Committee June 22, 2017 Complaints A summary of the complaints received since the last meeting was reviewed by the committee. No formal odour complaints have been received where the landfill was identified to be the source. 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 is an important mechanism for ensuring ongoing communication between Vancouver and Delta staff related to Vancouver Landfill issues. ~ Director of Corporate Services Department submission prepared by: Mike Brotherston, Manager of Climate Action and Environment This report has been prepared in consultation with the following listed departments. Concurrina Departments Department Name Signature _, Engineering Steven Lan _k/,, 7-A ATTACHMENT: A Vancouver Landfill fill plan ZWC - 285

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