METRO VANCOUVER MATERIAL DISPOSAL BAN PROGRAM SWRC Conference 2015 April 23, 2015 Brandon Ho, P. Eng. Senior Project Engineer
Presentation Overview Metro Vancouver Solid Waste System Metro Vancouver Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ISWRMP) History of Metro Vancouver Disposal Bans Inspection Process and Violations Annual Program Update and Challenges Future Improvements
Metro Vancouver 21 Municipalities, one Treaty First Nation and one Electoral Area working together for a livable region 3 rd largest metropolitan area in Canada 2.47M residents Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan approved July 2011
Legend Waste Transfer Stations Landfill Waste-to-Energy Facility North Shore TS Vancouver South TS Coquitlam TS Surrey TS Maple Ridge Residential TS Cache Creek Landfill (340 km East) Vancouver Landfill Matsqui TS Langley Residential TS
Solid Waste Facilities Transfer Stations
Solid Waste Facilities Waste-to-Energy Facility and Landfill
Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan Goal Goal 1: Reduce Goal 2: Recycle Strategy Strategy 1.2.1: Metro Vancouver will work with facility operators, local municipalitiesand the recycling industry to introduce material bans after alternatives are identified and suitable public information programs. Strategy2.2.1: Metro Vancouver will implement disposal bans on materials that limit opportunities to achieve reuse, recycling, or energy recovery. Targets: 70% diversion by 2015 80% diversion by 2020 10% per capita waste reduction 2013: 60% diversion
History of Metro Vancouver Disposal Bans Date DisposalBans Tolerance Level Surcharge Number of Inspectors January 1, 1997 (Board Motion) Old Corrugated Cardboard 10% volumetric tolerance 50% surcharge on tipping fee 1 November 1, 1998 (Board Motion) Newspapers and Office Papers 10% volumetric tolerance 50% surcharge on tipping fee 1 January 1, 2008 (Board Motion) Banned Recyclables 5% volumetric tolerance 50% surcharge on tipping fee 2 Gypsum Drywall Productswith stewardship program in place 0% tolerance 0% tolerance
History of Metro Vancouver Disposal Bans Date DisposalBans Tolerance Level Surcharge Number of Inspectors July 1, 2009 (Tipping Fee Bylaw) ProhibitedMaterial 0% tolerance $50 plus removal, clean-up or remediation cost 4 July 1, 2010 Electrical Products 0% tolerance $50 surcharge 5 January 1, 2011 Mattresses All Electronicsand Electrical Products 0% tolerance $50 surcharge 6 January 1, 2014 7 January 1, 2015 Food Waste Clean Wood 25% tolerance 10% tolerance 50% surcharge on tipping fee 7
Tipping Fee Bylaw Banned Materials Schedule C Banned Hazardous and Operational Materials Schedule D Banned Recyclable Materials Schedule E Banned Product Stewardship Materials
Organics Disposal Ban
Organics Disposal Ban
Banned Hazardous and Operational Materials $50 Surcharge Agricultural Waste Hazardous Waste Automobile Parts Inert Fill Materials Barrels or Drums (205L or Liquids or Sludge greater) Dead Animals Mattresses Excrement Oversize Objects Flammable Materials Propane Tanks Gypsum Wire and Cable (>1% of load)
Banned Recyclable Materials 50% Surcharge Beverage Containers Other Containers (Plastic, Glass, and Metal) Corrugated Cardboard Recyclable Paper Green Waste Food Waste Clean Wood
Banned Product Stewardship Materials $50 Surcharge Solvents and Flammable Liquids Paint Pesticides Lead-Acid Batteries Gasoline Antifreeze and Containers Pharmaceutical Products and Medications Oil, Oil Filters, and Oil Containers Lubricating Oil and Containers Electronics and Electrical Products Tires
Material Ban Inspection Process Inspector Identification Card Inspector Training Training procedure Inspection procedure Tool and materials Safety equipment
Material Ban Inspection Personal Protective Equipment Maintain radio communication with loader operator Maintain minimum 3m distance from unloading trucks and away from any moving equipment Visual inspection only (5% = 1/5 of a quarter of the load)
Banned Materials Electronics
Banned Materials Cardboard
Banned Materials Paint Products
Banned Materials Mattress
Banned Materials Oversize Objects
Disposal Violation Notice
Violation Notice Appeal Process Appeal process procedure and form A notice of dispute form to be completed by the customer Information will be reviewed by a Senior personnel Final decision will be provided to the customer
2013 Disposal Ban Program Update Loads Inspected RDO = 86,121 Municipal = 16,416 Total Inspected Loads = 156,432 Commercial = 53,895 Violation Notices Issued (Violation Rate) RDO = 511 (0.6%) Municipal = 555 (3.4%) Commercial = 4,791 (8.9%) Total Violation Notices Issued = 5,857 2013 Data
Violation Materials DRYWALL (5%) TIRES (4%) Oil (4%) LARGE OBJECTS (3%) OTHER MATERIALS (3%) GREEN WASTE (2%) BEVERAGE CONTAINERS (2%) RECYCLABLE PAPER (1%) RECYCLABLE PLASTICS (1%) 10% Percent of Violation Materials 35% 11% 18% 2013 Data
Areas of Improvement Cardboard has been banned from disposal since 1997 97% of Cardboard Violations are from Commercial Customers 86% of E - Waste Violations are from Commercial Customers
Program Financial $500,000 $453,851 $452,406 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 $0 Total Surcharges Levied Total Cost of Inspection Contract 2013 Data
Other Program Improvements Disposal Ban Effectiveness Working Group Meeting with haulers and municipalities Review and implement program changes
Questions and Feedback Questions? Brandon Ho, P.Eng. Sr. Project Engineer, Solid Waste Operations Solid Waste Services Telephone: 604-451-6116 E-Mail: Brandon.Ho@metrovancouver.org