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 |