Diversion 2015

IC&I Waste Diversion 2009-2010 Work Plan

The following describes the major tasks in 2009-10 to launch Diversion 2015. The budget is $1M over three years, with an allocation of $330,000 in the first year. An Annual Report will be provided to Council and the work plan for the following year will be presented for approval.

Phase 1: Gathering Information and Demonstrating Leadership
	Description of Tasks	Lead Branch or Agency	2009- 2010 Results (Indicators of Success)
Leading by Example	Diverting waste at City facilities, parks, transit stations and special events	SWS	Approval of Diversion 2015 Strategy and Annual Work Plan
$60,000	City-owned Facilities Continue facility waste audits; ensure all building types are done Establish diversion report methodology Communicate and promote successes Assess and action ways to improve diversion rates (battery initiative)	SWS (lead) with Program & Venture Properties, Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police & Library support	Consistent containers/ signage in City facilities at warranted locations Reach diversion target of 60% by 2011 in City facilities
$50,000	City Parks Pilot 4 park sites Audit 4 park types Establish priority parks and thresholds Develop park diversion plan	SWS (lead) with PWS support	Pilot, Audit and Diversion Plan in report to Council
$30,000	Transit stations Pilot in 3 transit stations Waste Audit at 3 sites Develop transit diversion plan	SWS (lead) with Venture Properties/Transit support	Pilot, Audit and Diversion Plan in report to Council
$40,000	Special Events Examine contracts and amend special event permits on City property to mandate diversion plan (e.g. Toronto) Pilot and assess infrastructure options at several events (Barrhaven days, Great Glebe Garage Sale) Develop implementation strategy	SWS (lead) with By-law, P & R support	Special Event Contracts requiring Diversion Plan in place by 2010 Portable multi-stream containers available to community groups who pick-up and return
	Right of Way Participate in Integrated Street Furniture process to ensure recycling options Participate in design selection	City Operations (lead) with SWS support	Multi-stream Containers in place by 2011
	LEED Certification Work with Design and Construction to mandate Waste Diversion Plans for all new LEED construction or any building demolition projects	SWS initiates Lead - D & C and CAM	Targets established and written into new contracts
	Site Plan Approval Process Work with Planning Approval Branch to require Waste Diversion Plans be submitted for any new construction or demolition projects undertaken in the City before Site Plan approval given	SWS initiates Lead is Planning Approvals Branch	Waste Diversion Plans required in Site Plan Approval Requirement List
Improving Data Collection	To have more accurate IC&I diversion data	SWS (lead) with partners	Benchmark IC&I data Annual Reports with per capita waste measurement
$5040,000	IC&I Data Analysis Identify existing data sources e.g. Stats Can, Ministry of Environment; agencies with consolidated data (e.g. Shopping Malls, Tim Horton’s), and service providers Identify gaps by sector Determine data collection framework and standard reporting	SWS in partnership with MOE, service providers and sector agencies e.g. BIA’s, Hotel and Accommodation Agencies	Benchmark Data Framework for annual data reporting

Phase 2: Promoting, Enabling and Mandating
Area	Description of Tasks	Lead Branch or Agency	Results (Indicators of Success)
$60,000	Foster Partnerships · Meet regularly with service providers, Ministry, IC&I sectors to move toward greater diversion (e.g. school battery program) Collaborate on pilots in some sectors Pilot waste audits to identify barriers	SWS	Educational material developed Increased participation in the Yellow Bag Program
	Ministry of the Environment Work closely with the Ministry of the Environment to enforce the 3R regulations Advocate for better Ministry data collection and sharing of IC&I diversion data Advocate for legislative change at provincial and federal levels	SWS in partnership with MOE	Compliance of Legislation Improved IC&I Data
$50,000	Recognition & Awards Program Identify best practices for awards Work with external stakeholders from EAC, service providers, sector representatives to develop criteria for participation and for awards (e.g. Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels) Develop branding for ‘participation’ in diversion program Develop communication materials Build in “sign up” process	SWS (lead) with external partners including service providers, sector representatives	Recognition of businesses that are recycling
Phase 3: Maintaining a Level Playing Field
	Differential Tipping Fee All loads at Trail Rd. with more than 10% recyclables charged double the tipping fee (commenced Feb. 2009)	SWS	Track # of loads and financial repercussions