Diversion 2015
IC&I Waste Diversion
Implementation Plan
Overview
(2009 – 2015)
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KEY PRIORITIES |
MEASUREMENT |
Phase 1: Gathering Information and Demonstrating Leadership |
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Improve Data Collection |
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Identify data sources
and gaps ·
Standardize data
collection methods and structure ·
Develop framework for
future reporting and monitoring |
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Benchmark IC&I
data developed ·
Annual Reports
providing per capita waste measurement |
Lead by Example |
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Continue Waste Audits
of City facilities and monitor efforts and progress in reaching 60% diversion
target ·
Conduct Park and
Transit Station pilots, audits and implement multi-stream program where
required ·
Examine Special Event
contracts and permits; pilot infrastructure options; meet with organizers ·
All City LEED
construction to include diversion ·
All new construction
or demolition plans to include a waste diversion plan before Site Plan
Approval |
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Achievement of 60%
diversion at City facilities where feasible by 2011 for facilities, 2012 for
parks and transit stations ·
Multi-stream program
included in the integrated street furniture ·
Waste Diversion Plans
included in Site Plan requirement list |
Phase 2: Promoting, Enabling and Mandating |
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Foster Partnerships |
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Meet regularly with
service providers, Ministry, IC&I sectors to move toward greater
diversion ·
Promote and pilot
waste audits to identify barriers ·
Advocate for
legislative change at provincial and federal levels |
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Yellow Bag
registration ·
IC&I organics
program participation ·
Awareness survey
results ·
Waste per capita at
Trail Rd. |
Develop Recognition and
Awards Program |
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Work with
stakeholders to develop ways to recognize IC&I leaders in diversion |
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Number of Award
recipients |
Differential Tipping
Fee |
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All loads with more
than 10% recyclables, pay double the tipping fee; move to 5% in 2011 |
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Track # of loads and
financial repercussions at Trail Rd. of differential fees |
Phase 3: Maintaining a Level Playing Field |
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Work with Private
Sector Landfills |
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Work with private
sector to maintain a similar regulatory and differential fee structure |
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Monitor regulatory
and fee structure at private landfills |
Impose Ban at City Landfill |
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Ban specific
recyclables at the municipal landfill |
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Waste per capita |
Compliance Monitoring,
Reporting and Updating of the Strategy |
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Implement consent
requirements for data reporting ·
Provincial
enforcement of 3R regulations |
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Annual Report to
Council |