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Planning and Initiatives

The Regional District of Nanaimo has developed a wide variety of solutions for garbage disposal, food waste collection, and recycling. Some of our most successful programs have been years in the making to ensure the next step in meeting Zero Waste targets can also meet the needs of our growing communities. Here you'll find information on a variety of new and ongoing programs that help make the RDN a nationally recognized leader in Solid Waste services.

Solid Waste Management Plan

• Solid Waste Management Plan
• Solid Waste Management Plan Review 2015-2017

Waste Diversion Programs

• The Green Bin Program
• Construction/Demolition Waste Diversion Strategy
• Commercial Food Waste Diversion
• Zero Waste
• Home Composting
• Multi Family Recycling Program

Infrastructure Upgrades

• Landfill Design and Operations Plan
• Transfer Station Redevelopment

Reports and Studies

• Residual Waste Management Options May 2016
• Solid Waste Composition Study
• New and Emerging Technologies

Contact Solid Waste Services

Phone (Nanaimo and Area): 250-390-6560 Phone (Parksville/Qualicum Beach Area): 250-954-3792 Toll Free within BC: 1-877-607-4111 Fax: 250-390-1542 Email: [email protected]

Solid Waste Services Regional District of Nanaimo 6300 Hammond Bay Road Nanaimo, BC V9T 6N2