GREATER VANCOUVER SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT (GVS&DD) BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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1 Meeting 3 of 6 GREATER VANCOUVER SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT (GVS&DD) BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING Friday, January 27, :00 A.M. 2 nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia Membership and Votes A G E N D A 1 A. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1. January 27, 2017 Regular Meeting Agenda That the GVS&DD Board adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for January 27, 2017 as circulated. B. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 1. November 25, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes That the GVS&DD Board adopt the minutes for its regular meeting held November 25, 2016 as circulated. C. DELEGATIONS D. INVITED PRESENTATIONS E. CONSENT AGENDA Note: Directors may adopt in one motion all recommendations appearing on the Consent Agenda or, prior to the vote, request an item be removed from the Consent Agenda for debate or discussion, voting in opposition to a recommendation, or declaring a conflict of interest with an item. 1 Note: Recommendation is shown under each item, where applicable. January 19, 2017 Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District - 1

2 GVS&DD Board Agenda January 27, 2017 Agenda Page 2 of 3 1. UTILITIES COMMITTEE REPORTS 1.1 Award of Phase B, Construction Engineering Services for the Sapperton Pump Station Replacement Project That the GVS&DD Board authorize: a) Award of Phase B, Construction Engineering Services, in the amount of $4,372,585 (exclusive of taxes) to the Phase A consultant, AECOM Canada Ltd. for the Sapperton Pump Station Replacement Project; and b) The Commissioner and the Corporate Officer to execute the required documentation. 2. ZERO WASTE COMMITTEE REPORTS 2.1. Metro Vancouver Recycling and Solid Waste Management 2015 Report That the GVS&DD Board receive the report dated January 11, 2017, titled Metro Vancouver Recycling and Solid Waste Management 2015 Report for information. 2.2 Metro Vancouver 2016 Waste Composition Monitoring Program That the GVS&DD Board receive the report dated January 11, 2016, titled Metro Vancouver 2016 Waste Composition Monitoring Program for information. 2.3 Consultation on Potential Disposal Bans for Expanded Polystyrene and Textiles 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. F. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA G. REPORTS NOT INCLUDED IN CONSENT AGENDA H. MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN I. OTHER BUSINESS J. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS K. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING Note: The Board 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. That the GVS&DD Board close its regular meeting scheduled for January 27, 2017 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (2) (b) as follows: Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District - 2

3 GVS&DD Board Agenda January 27, 2017 Agenda Page 3 of 3 That the GVS&DD Board close its regular meeting scheduled for January 27, 2017 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (2) (b) as follows: 90 (2) A part of a meeting must be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to one or more of the following: (b) the consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations between the regional district and a provincial government or the federal government or both, or between a provincial government or the federal government or both and a third party. L. RISE AND REPORT (Items Released from Closed Meeting) M. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION That the GVS&DD Board adjourn/conclude its regular meeting of January 27, Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District - 3

4 Section B1 GREATER VANCOUVER SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD) Board of Directors held at 10:08 a.m. on Friday, November 25, 2016 in the 2 nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. MEMBERS PRESENT: Port Coquitlam, Chair, Director Greg Moore Vancouver, Vice Chair, Director Raymond Louie Burnaby, Alternate Director Pietro Calendino for Sav Dhaliwal Burnaby, Director Derek Corrigan Burnaby, Director Colleen Jordan Coquitlam, Director Craig Hodge Coquitlam, Director Richard Stewart Delta, Director Lois Jackson Electoral Area A, Director Maria Harris Langley City, Director Rudy Storteboom Langley Township, Director Charlie Fox Langley Township, Alternate Director Jack Froese for Bob Long Maple Ridge, Director Nicole Read New Westminster, Director Jonathan Coté North Vancouver City, Director Darrell Mussatto North Vancouver District, Director Richard Walton Pitt Meadows, Director John Becker Port Moody, Director Mike Clay Richmond, Director Malcolm Brodie Richmond, Director Harold Steves Surrey, Alternate Director Tom Gill for Linda Hepner Surrey, Director Bruce Hayne Surrey, Alternate Director Starchuk for Mary Martin Surrey, Director Judy Villeneuve Surrey, Alternate Director Woods for Barbara Steele Vancouver, Director Heather Deal Vancouver, Director Geoff Meggs Vancouver, Director Andrea Reimer Vancouver, Director Gregor Robertson Vancouver, Director Tim Stevenson West Vancouver, Director Michael Smith White Rock, Director Wayne Baldwin Commissioner Carol Mason (Non-voting member) MEMBERS ABSENT: Vancouver, Director Kerry Jang STAFF PRESENT: Agata Kosinski, Assistant to Regional Committees, Board and Information Services Chris Plagnol, Corporate Officer A. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1. November 25, 2016 Regular Meeting Agenda It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for November 25, 2016 as circulated. CARRIED Director Jordan absent at the vote Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD) Board of Directors held on Friday, November 25, 2016 Page 1 of 5 Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District - 4

5 B. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 1. October 28, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes C. DELEGATIONS No items presented. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board adopt the minutes for its regular meeting held October 28, 2016 as circulated. CARRIED D. INVITED PRESENTATIONS No items presented. E. CONSENT AGENDA At the request of Directors, the following item was removed from the Consent Agenda, for consideration under Section F. Items Removed from Consent Agenda: 2.1 GVS&DD Development Cost Charge Program Review It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board adopt the recommendations contained in the following items presented in the November 25, 2016 GVS&DD Board Consent Agenda: 1.1 Liquid Waste Public Outreach Program 2016 Regional Wipes Campaign 1.2 Award of Contract Resulting from RFP No : Consulting Engineering Services for Northwest Langley Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion That the GVS&DD Board authorize: 1.3 Award of Contract Extension for Utility Residuals Hauling Services 1.4 Port Moody/Coquitlam Drainage Area: The Chines Integrated Stormwater Management Plan 1.5 Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Sewer Use Bylaw Staff Appointment CARRIED Directors Froese and Smith absent at the vote. The items and recommendations referred to above are as follows: 1.1 Liquid Waste Public Outreach Program 2016 Regional Wipes Campaign Report dated October 28, 2016 from Larina Lopez, Corporate Communications Division Manager, External Relations, updating the GVS&DD Board on the results of the 2016 regional campaign to reduce the flushing of wipes, conducted in the spring and summer of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD) Board of Directors held on Friday, November 25, 2016 Page 2 of 5 Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District - 5

6 Recommendation: That the GVS&DD Board receive for information the report titled Liquid Waste Public Outreach Program Regional Wipes Campaign, dated October 28, Adopted on Consent 1.2 Award of Contract Resulting from RFP No : Consulting Engineering Services for Northwest Langley Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Report dated October 26, 2016 from Tracey Husoy, Division Manager, Purchasing and Risk Management Financial Services, advising the GVS&DD Board of the results of RFP No : Consulting Engineering Services for Northwest Langley Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion (NLWWTP) project, and recommending award of a contract for Phase 1 - Project Definition and Staging in the amount of $6,675,530 (exclusive of taxes) to CH2M Hill Canada Limited. Recommendation: That the GVS&DD Board authorize: a) Award of a contract in the amount of $6,675,530 (exclusive of taxes) to CH2M Hill Canada Limited resulting from RFP No for Consulting Engineering Services for Northwest Langley Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, Phase 1 Project Definition and Staging; and b) The Commissioner and the Corporate Officer to execute the contract. Adopted on Consent 1.3 Award of Contract Extension for Utility Residuals Hauling Services Report dated October 18, 2016 from Tracey Husoy, Division Manager, Purchasing and Risk Management Financial Services, seeking authorization from the GVS&DD Board to amend the current contract to exercise the possible three-year extension with Arrow Transportation Systems Inc. for utility residuals hauling services in the amount of $10,800,000 (exclusive of taxes) as allowed for in the contract. Recommendation: That the GVS&DD Board authorize: a) A contract amendment in the amount of $10,800,000 (exclusive of taxes) to the current contractor, Arrow Transportation Systems Inc., for utility residuals hauling services; and b) The Commissioner and the Corporate Officer to execute the contract. Adopted on Consent 1.4 Port Moody/Coquitlam Drainage Area: The Chines Integrated Stormwater Management Plan Report dated October 11, 2016 from Mark Wellman, Senior Project Engineer, Policy Planning and Analysis, Liquid Waste Services, seeking adoption by the Board of the objectives and GVS&DD actions within the Integrated Stormwater Management Plan to prioritize future works within this GVS&DD Drainage Area. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD) Board of Directors held on Friday, November 25, 2016 Page 3 of 5 Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District - 6

7 Recommendation: That the GVS&DD Board adopt the objectives and GVS&DD actions as identified in the Port Moody/Coquitlam Integrated Stormwater Management Plan titled The Chines, Backyard Habitat Alive. Adopted on Consent 1.5 Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Sewer Use Bylaw Staff Appointment Report dated October 5, 2016 from Ray Robb, Division Manager, Environmental Regulation and Enforcement, Legal and Legislative Services, seeking Board approval of staff appointment pursuant to the Environmental Management Act (the Act) and Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Sewer Use Bylaw No. 299, 2007 (the Bylaw). Recommendation: That the GVS&DD Board, pursuant to the Environmental Management Act and Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Sewer Use Bylaw No. 299, 2007, appoint Kristen Beattie as a Municipal Sewage Control Officer. Adopted on Consent F. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA 2.1 GVS&DD Development Cost Charge Program Review Report dated November 21, 2016 from the Intergovernment and Finance Committee, together with report dated November 10, 2016 from the Utilities Committee, seeking the GVS&DD Board direction on public and stakeholder consultation on the proposed changes to the Development Cost Charge Program. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board direct staff to proceed with public and stakeholder consultation on the proposed changes to the Development Cost Charge Program following the adoption of the 5-year financial plan in March 2017, and direct staff to report back, prior to the consultation, on phasing of and potential strategies to mitigate the impact of the rate increases. CARRIED G. REPORTS NOT INCLUDED IN CONSENT AGENDA No items presented. H. MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN No items presented. I. OTHER BUSINESS No items presented. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD) Board of Directors held on Friday, November 25, 2016 Page 4 of 5 Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District - 7

8 J. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS No items presented. K. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board close its regular meeting scheduled for November 25, 2016 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) (e) (g) and (i) as follows: 90 (1) A part of a board meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following: (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the board or committee considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district; (g) (i) litigation or potential litigation affecting the regional district; the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. CARRIED L. RISE AND REPORT (Items Released from Closed Meeting) No items presented. M. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board adjourn its regular meeting of November 25, CERTIFIED CORRECT CARRIED (Time: 10:15 a.m.) Chris Plagnol, Corporate Officer Greg Moore, Chair FINAL Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD) Board of Directors held on Friday, November 25, 2016 Page 5 of 5 Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District - 8

9 Section E 1.1 To: From: Utilities Committee Tracey S. Husoy, Division Manager, Purchasing and Risk Management, Financial Services Colin B. Meldrum, Division Manager, Collection System, Project Delivery, Liquid Waste Services Date: December 15, 2016 Meeting Date: January 19, 2017 Subject: Award of Phase B, Construction Engineering Services for the Sapperton Pump Station Replacement Project RECOMMENDATION That the GVS&DD Board authorize: a) Award of Phase B, Construction Engineering Services, in the amount of $4,372,585 (exclusive of taxes) to the Phase A consultant, AECOM Canada Ltd. for the Sapperton Pump Station Replacement Project; and b) The Commissioner and the Corporate Officer to execute the required documentation. PURPOSE This report is to request authorization by the GVS&DD Board to award Phase B Construction Engineering Services to the Phase A consultant, AECOM Canada Ltd., for the Sapperton Pump Station Replacement Project in the amount of $4,372,585 (exclusive of taxes). BACKGROUND Pursuant to the GVS&DD Officers and Delegation Bylaw No. 284, 2014 (Bylaw) and the Procurement and Real Property Contracting Authority Policy (Policy), procurement contracts which exceed a value of $5 million require the approval of the GVS&DD Board of Directors. For multi-phase consultancy contracts, the Policy provides that the value of the contract is the anticipated total value of the services to be provided over all phases, exclusive of taxes. The contract was initially awarded in 2012, prior to the current Bylaw and Policy, and therefore, did not require GVS&DD Board approval. This report is being brought forward to the Utilities Committee to consider a recommendation to the GVS&DD Board to authorize award of Phase B, Construction Engineering Services to the Phase A contractor, AECOM Canada Ltd. in order to continue with the engineering services for the Sapperton Pump Station Replacement Project. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Sapperton Pump Station Replacement Project will replace the existing Sapperton Pump Station, built in 1976, which has reached the end of its useful life and is in need of capacity upgrade. The station pumps wastewater from the Cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody to the Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant. Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District - 9

10 Award of Phase B, Construction Engineering Services for the Sapperton Pump Station Replacement Project Utilities Committee Meeting Date: January 19, 2017 Page 2 of 3 The new pump station will continue to be Metro Vancouver s largest sewage pump station delivering up to 6,500 L/s of wastewater to the Annacis Island WWTP, which represents about one third of the total flow at the plant. The new pump station will be constructed on an industrial site immediately adjacent to the existing pump station, at the confluence of the Brunette and Fraser Rivers. The site is also on the Brunette Fraser Greenway, and working with GVRD Parks and the City of New Westminster the site will include public parking, a paved walking path, landscaping, and riverbank ecological restoration to Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) requirements. To enhance the Parks function, public washrooms and office space for GVRD Park staff have been included as part of the project. A Request for Proposal (RFP No ) was publicly advertised on Metro Vancouver s and BC Bid websites. The RFP closed on September 6, 2012 and five firms responded. AECOM Canada Ltd. was identified as offering the highest-ranked proposal. Following negotiations, AECOM Canada Ltd. was awarded Phase A, Detailed Design Services for $2,405,971 (exclusive of taxes). At the time of award of Phase A the anticipated value of the contract over all phases of the work was $3,146,888 and this amount was reported to the Finance Committee in May Subsequently, a contract amendment was reported to the Performance and Audit Committee in October Currently, the value of this contract is $4,625,971. On December 9, 2016 AECOM Canada Ltd. provided an estimated cost for Phase B, construction engineering services totaling $4,372,585. This amount is higher than initially anticipated due to change in scope from the original project concept, including factors such as contaminated site remediation, inclusion of MV Parks facilities, a larger and more complex facility due to revised growth and flow projections and site access improvements. This amount is considered sufficient to manage and inspect the construction of this project, which is expected to take three years to complete. ALTERNATIVES 1) That the GVS&DD Board authorize: a) Award of Phase B, Construction Engineering Services, in the amount of $4,372,585 (exclusive of taxes) to the Phase A consultant, AECOM Canada Ltd. for the Sapperton Pump Station Replacement Project; and; and b) The Commissioner and the Corporate Officer to execute the required documentation. 2) That the GVS&DD Board terminate the contract with AECOM Canada Ltd. resulting from RFP No : Consulting Engineering Services for Sapperton Pump Station Replacement Project and direct staff to report back to the GVS&DD Board with options for an alternate course of action. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS If the GVS&DD Board approve Alternative 1, construction engineering services in the amount of $4,372,585 will be added to the contract with AECOM Canada Ltd. resulting in an overall contract value of up to $8,998,556. Phase B was contemplated in the RFP and the amount will remain within the $76.4 million equipment purchase and construction budget allocated for the project. Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District - 10

11 Award of Phase B, Construction Engineering Services for the Sapperton Pump Station Replacement Project Utilities Committee Meeting Date: January 19, 2017 Page 3 of 3 The GVS&DD Board has the choice not to proceed with Alternative 1 but staff would need further directions in relations to the project. Alternative 2 will result in a delay to the project schedule. The construction contract has been awarded, and the contractor is about to mobilize. If AECOM s contract is terminated, then construction will be delayed, resulting in potentially significant cost charges and delay claims. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION An RFP was issued for engineering consulting services for the Sapperton Pump Station Replacement Project. The contract was initially awarded in 2012 to AECOM Canada Ltd., prior to the current Bylaw and Policy, and therefore, did not require GVS&DD Board approval. As Phase A nears completion, staff have identified that the total anticipated value of the contract, including Phase B will exceed $5 million. This is the result of additional efforts required for addressing a contaminated site, incorporating Metro Vancouver Parks facilities, building a larger and more complex pump station than originally anticipated and site access improvements. The contract value of all phases of the work is $8,998,556. It is recommended that the GVS&DD Board authorize the award of Phase B, construction engineering services to AECOM Canada Ltd. in the amount of $4,372,585 and to authorize the Commissioner and Corporate Officer to execute the required documentation Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District - 11

12 Section E 2.1 To: From: Zero Waste Committee Marcel Pitre, Division Manager, Policy & Facility Development, Solid Waste Services Date: January 13, 2017 Meeting Date: January 19, 2017 Subject: Metro Vancouver Recycling and Solid Waste Management 2015 Report RECOMMENDATION That the GVS&DD Board receive the report dated January 13, 2017, titled Metro Vancouver Recycling and Solid Waste Management 2015 Report for information. PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to update the GVS&DD Board on the key findings in the Metro Vancouver Recycling and Solid Waste Management 2015 Report. BACKGROUND The Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ISWRMP) sets out regional goals and diversion rate targets and identifies actions for Metro Vancouver, member municipalities, and senior levels of government. Metro Vancouver monitors and reports annually on these targets, the quantities of materials recycled and waste disposed by sector (single-family residential, multi-family residential, commercial/institutional, and construction/demolition) in this region via the Metro Vancouver Recycling and Solid Waste Management Report. The report is typically published in the fall of the following year once the data becomes available from disposal and recycling facilities processing materials in the region. The November 2016 Zero Waste Committee meeting was cancelled so this report is being provided in A complementary Zero Waste Committee report dated January 11, 2017, titled Metro Vancouver 2016 Waste Composition Monitoring Program describes the composition of the waste stream and identifies diversion opportunities SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING STATISTICS The Metro Vancouver Recycling and Solid Waste Management 2015 Report provides a breakdown of disposed and recycled tonnages for the region, by sector. The attached table provides a comparison of 2014 and 2015 statistics, alongside key demographic data. Highlights of 2015 recycling and disposal achievements include: The overall regional diversion rate for 2015 is 62%, up from 61% in Total per capita disposal dropped 8% in 2015 to 0.49 tonnes, down from 0.53 tonnes in Disposal per capita has been steadily decreasing from a high of 0.75 tonnes per capita in The Metro Vancouver Recycling and Solid Waste Management 2015 Report is available on-line: Single Family Sector By 2015, most member municipalities had implemented curbside food scraps collection. At the same time, many municipalities had shifted garbage collection to every-other-week, which together reduced the garbage disposed in this sector from 0.20 tonnes per capita in 2014 to 0.18 tonnes per capita in Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District - 12

13 This sector increased its diversion rate to 66% in 2015 from 62% in Multi-Family Sector Multi-family sector waste disposal and recycling data is not directly reported to Metro Vancouver through the scale system or by private recycling facilities, as the materials are combined in trucks servicing multiple sectors. The data is calculated by attributing portions of privately hauled garbage and recycling, based on multi-family demographics and historic information. Metro Vancouver has been estimating multi-family data with this methodology since 2006, and performance has been tracked over time with relatively good accuracy. Metro Vancouver continues to improve the accuracy of multi-family estimates with targeted sector studies. In 2015, it is estimated that the multi-family sector reduced the amount of waste disposed from 0.24 tonnes per capita in 2014 to 0.20 tonnes per capita in Per capita disposal data for the multifamily sector is comparable to the single family sector, but recycling per capita is lower in the multifamily sector for a number of reasons including that recycling of yard trimmings is not part of the multi-family waste stream. This sector increased its diversion rate to 29% from 24% in Commercial Sector (ICI) The commercial sector also reduced its waste disposed in 2015 to 0.14 tonnes per capita (total population) from 0.16 tonnes per capita in The ICI diversion rate decreased slightly to 42% in 2015 from 43% in There has been a reduction in the amount of paper recycled from the ICI sector, likely due to a reduction in the use of paper products. This change is the primary driver for the reduction in diversion rates. Construction and Demolition (DLC) The DLC sector disposal data has remained relatively constant. Approximately 390,000 tonnes of DLC is disposed annually, while over 1 million tonnes is recycled. Material from this sector is disposed inregion at the Vancouver Landfill and the Ecowaste Landfill, and outside of the region as reported by private DLC transfer stations. Material hauled directly to facilities outside of the region is not accounted for in regional totals as the source of origin is not tracked by out-of-region facilities or reported to Metro Vancouver. Even though this sector performs well in regards to its diversion rate, there remains a significant opportunity to divert recyclable material, especially wood, from this waste stream. In 2015 there was a reduction in the amount of wood recycled in the DLC sector due to a change in methodology used to calculate quantities. Some private processors made an adjustment in the volume to tonnage conversion factor that is used to estimate quantities. As the Environmental Regulation and Enforcement Division continues to work closely with the licensed processors, there have been continuous improvements in reporting accuracy. The DLC diversion rate decreased slightly to 74% in 2015 from 75% in This change was driven by the change in reporting conversion factors. Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District - 13

14 ALTERNATIVES This is an information report. No alternatives are presented. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Reporting on waste diversion and disposal is an important tool to measure the success of the implementation of the ISWRMP, and helps prioritize programs and resources in Metro Vancouver s annual work planning and budgeting process. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION Metro Vancouver monitors and reports annually on the quantities of materials recycled and waste disposed by sectors via the Metro Vancouver Recycling and Solid Waste Management Report. For 2015, the overall regional diversion rate increased from 61% to 62%, which is lower than the ISWRMP target of 70% by However, Metro Vancouver s diversion rate continues to increase over time and zero waste programs remain key priorities. The disposal rate decreased 8% from 0.53 to 0.49 tonnes per capita. Disposal per capita has been steadily decreasing from a high of 0.75 tonnes per capita in The largest increase in diversion rate was a 5% improvement in the multi-family sector (29%), followed by a 4% increase in the single family sector (66%), while the ICI (42%) and commercial and demolition (74%) sectors remained relatively flat. Approximately 390,000 tonnes of construction and demolition material is disposed annually. Even though this sector performs well in regards to its diversion rate, there remains a significant opportunity to divert recyclable material, especially wood, from this waste stream. Metro Vancouver is pursuing a number of initiatives that should assist in increasing diversion rates for wood. Attachments and References: Attachment Metro Vancouver Solid Waste Statistics Summary Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District - 14

15 Metro Vancouver Solid Waste Statistics Summary ATTACHMENT Comparison of 2014 and 2015 Metro Vancouver Recycling and Solid Waste Quantities WASTE SECTOR DISPOSED (tonnes) (1) RECYCLED (tonnes) DIVERSION RATE (%) (2) % change % change % change Residential tonnes 517, ,422-9% 553, ,217 11% 52% 57% 5% Single Family (reported) Tonnes Tonnes/capita 292, , % 482, , % 62% 66% 4% Multi Family (estimated) Tonnes Tonnes / capita 224, , % 71, , % 24% 29% 5% ICI (estimated) tonnes 392, ,039-8% 298, ,066-11% 43% 42% -1% DLC (reported) tonnes/capita tonnes , ,382-9% -1% ,188,409 1,102,855-12% -7% 75% 74% -1% Total tonnes 1,303,191 1,220,842-6% 2,040,280 1,982,137-3% tonnes/capita % % tonnes/hh % % 61% 62% 1% (1) Includes estimated 30,000t delivered to Abbotsford by private haulers (9,000t MF and 21,000t ICI waste). (2) Including EPR recyclables allocation.248,078 t (MMBC tonnes allocated 90% to SF-RES and 10% to MF-RES). Comparison of 2014 and 2015 Metro Vancouver Population and Household Demographics Year Single Family Multi Family Total Population Households Population Households Population Households ,484, , , ,205 2,430, , ,511, , , ,896 2,497, ,053 Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District - 15

16 Section E 2.2 To: From: Zero Waste Committee Marcel Pitre, Division Manager, Policy and Facility Development, Solid Waste Services Date: January 11, 2017 Meeting Date: January 19, 2017 Subject: Metro Vancouver 2016 Waste Composition Monitoring Program RECOMMENDATION That the GVS&DD Board receive the report dated January 11, 2016, titled Metro Vancouver 2016 Waste Composition Monitoring Program for information. PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to update the GVS&DD Board on the results of the 2016 regional waste composition monitoring program. BACKGROUND Metro Vancouver monitors the composition of the region s municipal solid waste (MSW) stream on a regular basis to identify disposal trends and target specific materials for diversion programs to help achieve the diversion goals set out in the Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ISWRMP). This waste composition monitoring complements the data on quantities of materials recycled and waste disposed by sector described in Zero Waste Committee report dated January 13, 2017 and titled Metro Vancouver Recycling and Solid Waste Management 2015 Report. RESULTS OF 2016 WASTE MONITORING The 2016 Waste Composition Monitoring Program analyzed the composition of material disposed from the single family (SF); multi-family (MF); industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) and selfhauled or drop-off (DO) sectors. Construction and Demolition (C&D) material was not included in the analysis. In addition to the regular waste composition monitoring, the 2016 monitoring program analyzed streetscape waste from 5 municipalities and abandoned waste and large item pick-up programs in 3 municipalities. A summary of the 2016 findings is provided in the Attachment and the full 2016 Waste Composition Monitoring Program report is available on the Metro Vancouver website: Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District - 16

17 Waste Composition The following table summarizes the disposal per capita (kg/capita) and percentage disposed for primary material categories. The population and total garbage figures used in this analysis are for the previous year as the waste composition study is conducted in the summer but the total garbage figures are not finalized until the following year. Disposal per capita and % disposed for primary material categories Year Population* 2,408,599 2,465,03 2,497,052 Total Garbage* 936, , ,461 Material kg/capita kg/capita kg/capita % Paper % Plastics % Compostable Organics % Non-Compostable Organics % Metals % Glass % Building Material % Electronic Waste % Household Hazardous % Household Hygiene % Bulky Objects 16 2 <1 0% Fines % Total (kg/capita) % *Total garbage quantities and population are from previous year. In 2016, the three largest components of the waste stream were compostable organics (27%), paper (19%), and plastics (19%). The top three categories are consistent with previous years. Metro Vancouver diversion efforts continue to focus on organics, blue box items and building materials. When analysing year over year trends, per capita disposal rate, compared to percentage, is more accurate as it is not a relative measure. Recent waste composition trends include a reduction in compostable and non-compostable organics, and an increase in building materials from 2015 to While not large portions of the waste stream, household hazardous and hygiene products also reduced significantly. The inherent variability of waste may impact the accuracy of the data, particularly when analysing one year s data. Key trends are described in more detail below. Total tonnage for each material category is extrapolated from the waste composition findings and garbage totals. Organics In 2016, an estimated 224,000 tonnes of compostable organics (food scraps, yard trimmings and clean wood) were disposed. This represents a reduction of approximately 13% or 33,000 tonnes from 2015 disposal estimates. The greatest reduction in disposed organics has been in the single family sector. The reduction in disposed organics is likely attributable to an increased awareness of the Organics Disposal Ban and exposure to the Love Food Hate Waste and Food Isn t Garbage campaigns, along with the other complementary private and public programs. Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District - 17

18 Non-compostable organics The non-compostable organics category was estimated at 11% or 91,000 tonnes, the majority of which is painted and treated wood (65,000 tonnes). The balance of the material in this category includes textiles, rubber and composite materials that are currently not recyclable. The amount of material in this category has decreased 32% from 2015, when approximately 134,000 tonnes were disposed. Building material The 2015 building material figures from the waste composition study were lower than in 2016, but this year s data is more consistent with historic trends. The 2015 sample may not have been representative. The amount of building material disposed in 2016 increased 67% over 2015, to approximately 75,000 tonnes. This category consists primarily of carpet waste (19,000 tonnes), gypsum (12,000 tonnes), and other inorganic material such as stucco, laminate, and insulation (32,000 tonnes). The remaining materials include masonry, asphalt, rocks, sand and dirt. Gypsum being disposed in the waste stream has increased by approximately 4,000 tonnes since New gypsum recycling has been in place at Metro Vancouver transfer stations since September 2016, following a temporary cessation of gypsum recycling in late Used gypsum collection services have recently been initiated at two residential drop-off transfer stations and is expected to be expanded to all transfer stations in Two additional components of solid waste, streetscape and large item pick-up/abandoned waste, were analyzed during the 2016 monitoring program. Results provide a snapshot of how these collection programs are functioning, with a focus on contamination and commonly discarded items. Streetscape Five municipalities volunteered to participate in the additional streetscape study and selected which streetscape stations to analyse. The primary streetscape streams analysed were garbage, mixed containers, paper and organics. The overall diversion rate from the streetscape stations sampled was 40%. If all materials were placed in the appropriate receptacles, diversion would be 74%. The packaging and printed paper steward, MMBC, is currently running a streetscape recycling container study in Vancouver. These results may improve understanding of the performance of streetscape disposal and recycling containers regionally. Large item pick-up /Abandoned waste Three municipalities volunteered to participate in the abandoned waste and large item pick-up study. Each municipality allowed the waste composition monitoring team to shadow their abandoned waste or large item pick-up routes to record the types and quantities of items encountered. The most common items noted in the 52 occurrences of abandoned waste were couches (21), durable plastic products such as strollers, high chairs and cribs (15), and wooden furniture (10). The most common items picked up from municipal large item pick-up programs were couches (67), chairs (34) and other wooden furniture (31), out of 103 pick-ups. In addition, nine mattresses were found abandoned, and four were picked-up by designated large item pick-up programs. ALTERNATIVES This is an information report, therefore no alternatives are presented. Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District - 18

19 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The waste composition monitoring program occurs regularly and is included in the Solid Waste Services annual operating budget for There are no further financial implications regarding this work. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION Metro Vancouver monitors the composition of the region s municipal solid waste stream on a regular basis. The 2016 waste composition monitoring program analyzed material disposed from the single family; multi-family; industrial, commercial and institutional; and self-hauled or drop-off sectors. Additional analysis was conducted on streetscape waste, and abandoned waste and large-item pick up programs. In 2016, the three largest components of the waste stream were compostable organics (27%), paper (19%), and plastics (19%); these results are consistent with previous years. The two largest decreases compared to 2015 are a 13% or 33,000 tonne reduction in the amount of organics disposed and a 32% or 43,000 tonnes reduction in non-compostable organics disposed (mostly painted and treated wood). Contamination was relatively high in streetscape receptacles leading to an overall diversion rate of approximately 40%. If all materials were placed in the appropriate receptacles, the potential diversion would be 74%. Couches were the most commonly identified item for both illegal dumping and large-item pick-up programs. Chairs and wooden furniture were also common. The 2016 Waste Composition Monitoring Program report is being published on the Metro Vancouver website. Metro Vancouver staff will continue to monitor the composition of the waste stream, report results to the Zero Waste Committee, and review options to increase diversion of materials with high disposal quantities. Attachments and References: Attachment - Summary of the 2016 Waste Composition Monitoring Results by Sector Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District - 19

20 Attachment Summary of the 2016 Waste Composition Monitoring Results by Sector Category SF MF ICI DO Combined Total Disposed Tonnes (2015) 162, , , , ,461 Paper 18% 21% 24% 5% 19% 001 Junk Mail, Flyers, Unaddressed Mail 0.6% 0.5% 0.4% 0.1% 0.4% 002 Other Fine Office Paper or Envelopes 1.6% 2.2% 1.7% 0.5% 1.6% 003 Newsprint 0.9% 1.9% 0.6% 0.1% 0.9% 004 Clean Recyclable OCC 0.8% 2.0% 2.1% 1.3% 1.7% 005 Waxed OCC 0.0% 0.0% 0.6% 0.0% 0.3% 006 Other soiled OCC 0.1% 0.3% 1.1% 0.0% 0.6% 007 Cereal Boxes and Other Box Packaging 2.0% 2.0% 1.5% 0.2% 1.5% 008 Telephone Books 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 009 Magazines 0.4% 1.1% 0.3% 0.0% 0.5% 010 Books 0.2% 0.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.1% 011 Dairy or Dairy Substitute 0.2% 0.2% 0.1% 0.0% 0.1% 012 Non-Dairy/Deposit 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.0% 0.1% 013 Single Serving Cups and Lids 0.6% 0.6% 1.2% 0.2% 0.8% 014 Other Compostable Paper 10.2% 9.9% 9.4% 1.6% 8.5% 015 Non-Compostable, Non-Recyclable Paper 0.4% 0.2% 4.7% 0.9% 2.3% Plastic 21% 18% 21% 9% 19% 016 Re-used Retail & Grocery bags 0.9% 0.6% 0.3% 0.1% 0.5% 017 Empty Retail & Grocery Bags 0.8% 0.7% 0.4% 0.1% 0.5% 018 Consumables Packaging Bags and Film 5.2% 4.8% 3.4% 0.7% 3.7% 019 Garbage Bags 1.1% 1.3% 1.3% 0.1% 1.1% 020 Freezer/Sandwich Bags 0.2% 0.1% 0.1% 0.0% 0.1% 021 Deposit Beverage Pouches 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 022 Other Plastic Film 0.7% 0.3% 3.9% 0.3% 1.9% 023 Clothing and Accessories 2.2% 3.2% 0.7% 0.1% 1.5% 024 Household 1.7% 1.2% 0.7% 0.2% 0.9% 025 Other 1.2% 0.1% 2.1% 0.0% 1.2% 026 Dairy or Dairy Substitute 0.1% 0.2% 0.1% 0.0% 0.1% 027 Deposit Containers - Water 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.0% 0.1% 028 Deposit Containers - Other 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.0% 0.1% 029 Single Serving Cups 0.5% 0.2% 0.3% 0.0% 0.3% 030 Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.1% 0.0% 0.0% 031 # 1 PETE - Bottles and Jars 0.3% 0.1% 0.1% 0.0% 0.1% 032 #1 PETE - Other Packaging 0.2% 0.4% 0.2% 0.0% 0.2% 033 #2 HDPE - Bottles and Jugs 0.5% 0.7% 0.4% 0.1% 0.4% 034 #2 HDPE - Tubs and Lids 0.1% 0.1% 0.7% 0.0% 0.3% 035 #3 PVC 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 036 #4 LDPE 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District - 20

21 Category SF MF ICI DO Combined Total Disposed Tonnes (2015) 162, , , , , #5 PP 0.3% 0.6% 0.4% 0.0% 0.4% 038 #6 PS - Non-Foam 0.3% 0.2% 0.2% 0.0% 0.2% 039 #6 PS - Foam 1.5% 0.9% 0.7% 0.2% 0.8% 040 #7 Mixed Resin Plastic 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 041 Uncoded packaging/containers 0.6% 0.5% 0.4% 0.1% 0.4% 042 Durable Plastic Products 2.0% 1.4% 4.5% 7.2% 3.7% 043 Coffee Pods 0.4% 0.2% 0.2% 0.0% 0.2% 044 Other/mixed plastics 0.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Compostable Products and Packaging <1% <1% <1% <1% <1% 045 Cutlery, cups, lids, boxes, trays 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 046 Bags and liners 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 047 Laminated chip bags, bottles 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Compostable Organics 29% 37% 25% 15% 27% 048 Small yard waste 0.9% 2.1% 1.5% 0.3% 1.4% 049 Large yard waste 0.0% 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.2% 050 Unavoidable food waste 11.0% 15.1% 7.7% 2.3% 9.2% 051 Plate scrapings, unfinished meals 9.2% 8.8% 5.8% 2.0% 6.6% 052 Whole fruits and vegetables 1.9% 3.1% 1.3% 0.3% 1.6% 053 Whole meats, fish 0.7% 0.9% 0.7% 0.1% 0.7% 054 Full/unused ready-made 0.1% 0.3% 0.2% 0.1% 0.2% 055 Baked goods 1.1% 2.6% 0.8% 0.3% 1.2% 056 Dairy 0.3% 0.2% 0.1% 0.0% 0.1% 057 Liquids (drinks, oil in package) 0.5% 1.0% 0.8% 0.0% 0.7% 058 Candy and Snacks 0.9% 1.0% 0.4% 0.1% 0.6% 059 Condiments and Sauces 0.8% 0.8% 0.3% 0.2% 0.5% 060 Pet Food 0.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 061 Wood pallets 0.1% 0.0% 5.0% 0.9% 2.3% 062 Unfinished wood furniture 0.0% 0.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 063 Other wood 1.4% 0.1% 0.7% 8.5% 1.9% 064 Manure, slaughterhouse, animals 0.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.1% Non-Compostable Organics 7% 4% 8% 33% 11% 065 Pressure Treated Wood 0.5% 0.0% 0.8% 9.7% 1.9% 066 Finished Wood 2.7% 0.8% 3.6% 19.0% 5.2% 067 Finished Wood furniture 0.0% 0.2% 0.8% 2.2% 0.7% 068 Natural Fiber Clothing 2.1% 1.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.9% 069 Household 0.3% 0.3% 0.4% 0.6% 0.4% 070 Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 071 Tires 0.0% 0.0% 0.2% 0.0% 0.1% 072 Other Rubber 0.7% 0.5% 1.5% 0.6% 1.0% 073 Leather 0.5% 0.1% 0.1% 0.0% 0.2% 074 Composite Organic Materials (shoes) 0.3% 0.6% 0.2% 0.1% 0.3% 075 Other (wax, non-compostable) 0.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District - 21

22 Category SF MF ICI DO Combined Total Disposed Tonnes (2015) 162, , , , ,461 Metals 3% 3% 3% 4% 3% 076 Food Containers 0.4% 0.3% 0.2% 0.0% 0.2% 077 Spiral-wound Containers 0.1% 0.0% 0.2% 0.0% 0.1% 078 Other Ferrous 0.4% 0.3% 0.2% 0.0% 0.2% 079 Food Containers 0.1% 0.4% 0.2% 0.0% 0.2% 080 Alcoholic 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 081 Non-Alcoholic 0.0% 0.1% 0.1% 0.0% 0.1% 082 Food containers 0.0% 0.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 083 Foil trays, wrap 0.5% 0.3% 0.4% 0.0% 0.3% 084 Other Non-Ferrous 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.0% 0.1% 085 Household 0.4% 1.1% 0.9% 3.0% 1.2% 086 Machine Parts 0.0% 0.0% 0.4% 0.0% 0.2% 087 Construction/Industrial 0.4% 0.0% 0.7% 1.0% 0.6% Glass 2% 2% 3% 4% 3% 088 Beer 0.0% 0.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.1% 089 Other Alcohol 0.2% 0.2% 0.1% 0.0% 0.1% 090 Non-Alcoholic & Non-Dairy 0.0% 0.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.1% 091 Dairy or Dairy Substitute 0.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 092 Food Containers 0.4% 0.5% 0.3% 0.0% 0.3% 093 Other Glass and Ceramics 1.7% 0.9% 2.1% 3.9% 2.0% Building Material 9% 1% 8% 28% 9% 094 Gypsum/Drywall 2.2% 0.9% 0.9% 3.0% 1.5% 095 Masonry 0.3% 0.1% 0.8% 3.7% 1.0% 096 Rock, Sand, Dirt 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 097 Rigid Asphalt 0.6% 0.0% 0.7% 0.2% 0.5% 098 Carpet Waste 0.9% 0.3% 2.4% 7.0% 2.3% 099 Other Inorganics 0.1% 0.0% 3.6% 14.7% 3.8% Electronic Waste 2% 2% 2% 1% 2% 100 Desktop Computers 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 101 Notebook Computers 0.0% 0.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.1% 102 Computer Peripherals 0.1% 0.1% 0.7% 0.1% 0.3% 103 Computer Monitors 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 104 Printers, Scanners 0.7% 0.6% 0.5% 0.0% 0.5% 105 Televisions 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 106 Other audio/video 0.2% 0.3% 0.1% 0.0% 0.1% 107 Mobile Phones & Accessories 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 108 Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 109 Small Appliances 0.5% 0.8% 0.0% 0.6% 0.4% 110 Electronic Toys 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 111 Smoke Detectors 0.0% 0.0% 0.1% 0.0% 0.0% 112 Other Electronics 0.4% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.2% Household Hazardous 1% 1% 1% <1% 1% Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District - 22

23 Category SF MF ICI DO Combined Total Disposed Tonnes (2015) 162, , , , , Lead acid 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 114 All other batteries 0.1% 0.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 115 Sharps 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 116 Animal Carcass (Pets) 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 117 Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 118 Stains/preservatives 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 119 Latex Paint 0.0% 0.2% 0.3% 0.0% 0.2% 120 Oil-based Paint 0.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 121 Paint Aerosols 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 122 Solvents 0.0% 0.0% 0.2% 0.0% 0.1% 123 Cleaners, Soaps etc. 0.0% 0.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 124 Pesticides/Herbicides/Preservatives 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 125 Motor Oil 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 126 Oil Filters 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 127 Antifreeze 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 128 Pharmaceuticals 0.2% 0.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.1% 129 Other Petroleum Based Products 0.1% 0.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 130 Other HHW or containers 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 131 Thermostats and switches 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 132 CFLs 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 133 Other HHW 0.0% 0.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.1% Household Hygiene 12% 9% 4% <1% 6% 134 Diapers 6.2% 5.5% 1.8% 0.0% 3.2% 135 Pet Waste 3.5% 2.3% 1.3% 0.0% 1.8% 136 Other (sanitary products, condoms) 1.1% 0.9% 0.5% 0.0% 0.6% 137 Personal care 0.8% 0.4% 0.2% 0.1% 0.3% Bulky Objects <1% <1% <1% <1% <1% 138 Large Appliances 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 139 Mattresses, Box Springs 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 140 Other upholstered Furniture 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 141 Other furniture 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Fines 1% 1% 1% <1% 1% 142 Fines 1.3% 1.4% 1.1% 0.4% 1.1% Grand Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District - 23

24 Section E 2.3 To: From: Zero Waste Committee Sarah Evanetz, Division Manager, Programs and Public Involvement Solid Waste Services Date: January 11, 2017 Meeting Date: January 19, 2017 Subject: Consultation on Potential Disposal Bans for Expanded Polystyrene and Textiles RECOMMENDATION 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. PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to seek approval to initiate consultation on potential disposal bans for expanded polystyrene and textiles. BACKGROUND Metro Vancouver s 2011 Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ISWRMP) includes a commitment to after suitable public information programs, expand disposal bans to include materials encompassed by new EPR programs and material for which new recycling markets are developed. Metro Vancouver has a successful 20-year history of increasing waste diversion through implementing disposal bans. Under the Disposal Ban Program, third party inspectors inspect loads at Metro Vancouver and City of Vancouver disposal facilities and surcharges are applied if banned material quantities exceed prescribed thresholds. The Disposal Ban Program prioritizes materials that are present in the waste stream in large quantities, have convenient recycling options and/or are included in provincial recycling regulations or Expanded Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs. Public support is also critical. A regional disposal ban on corrugated cardboard was first implemented in 1997 and the disposal bans on food scraps and clean wood were implemented most recently in Organics recycling in the region increased by approximately a third between 2014 and fall In the July 2016 Zero Waste Committee report titled Proposed 2017 Tipping Fee Bylaw Changes, Metro Vancouver noted that work was underway to evaluate the feasibility of new disposal bans on textiles, expanded polystyrene (EPS), asphalt shingles, carpet and furniture as these materials are priorities in the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment s (CCME) Canada-wide Action Plan for EPR programs and are significant material categories in the waste disposed by residents and businesses. The October Budget and Work Plans Solid Waste Services report included a commitment to consult on new disposal bans for EPS and textiles. This report provides initial findings with respect to the potential implementation of disposal bans for EPS and textiles and recommends initiating consultation on potential bans for these materials. Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District - 24