Solid Waste Management Plan Review (Archived)
In 2012, the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) embarked on a process to review and update its 2004 Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP). The Province of BC's Environmental Management Act mandates regional districts to prepare and regularly update these plans. A SWMP reflects a long term vision of how each regional district manages its solid waste, including diversion and disposal.
Plan Status
The Regional District of Nanaimo Board of Directors identified Solid Waste Management Planning as a priority in 2012. The RDN is currently undergoing the review process of updating the Regions SWMP from 2004. A summary of the stages of the planning process is shown below.
A Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee, with public, local government and technical representation, provided input into the Stage SWMP Review. Future stages will include identifying options to address the region's future solid waste management needs, the selection of preferred options, and community consultation.
Stage 1 - Complete
The first step in reviewing the 2004 SWMP was completed in fall 2013. The Stage 1: Existing System Report assessed the status of the region's current waste management systems and the results of putting the current SWMP's Zero Waste programs into action. The 2012 Waste Composition Study provided a critical tool in preparing the SWMP update.The Stage 1: Existing System Report concluded that the RDN has fully implemented the key components of its 2004 SWMP, including residential food waste collection and banning commercial food waste from landfill disposal. Participation in these programs has resulted in the region diverting 68 per cent of its waste for composting and recycling and achieving a 350 kilogram per capita landfill disposal rate, one of the lowest in Canada.
Stage 2 - Complete
The RDN has adopted the Zero Waste International Alliance's definition of Zero Waste."Zero Waste is a goal that is ethical, economical, efficient and visionary, to guide people in changing their lifestyles and practices to emulate sustainable natural cycles, where all discarded materials are designed to become resources for others to use.
Zero Waste means designing and managing products and processes to systematically avoid and eliminate the volume and toxicity of waste and materials, conserve and recover all resources, and not burn or bury them. Implementing Zero Waste will eliminate all discharges to land, water or air that are a threat to planetary, human, animal or plant health."
The RDN has been one of the leading jurisdictions achieving some of the highest waste diversion in the world. The 2014 BC average per capita waste disposal was 520 kg/person/ year while that RDN's for the same period was 347 kg/person/year. The RDN's proposed new target of 90% diversion is a remarkable 109kg/person/year by 2027!
A document that highlights the preferred option, as stated in our stage 2 report, can be downloaded here.
Background for Options Considered
The following technical memo's will be reviewed and discussed at the Advisory Committee meetings.
- Solid Waste Management Plan Review
Filename File Size (mb) Modified Stage 2 Consultation and Communications Summary 0.6 MB Jul 20, 2017 201704 FINAL for Approval Regional District of Nanaimo Solid Waste Management Plan Stage 2 Report 1.22 MB Jul 20, 2017 Authorities Provided to Regional Districts Through Approved SWMP 1.01 MB Dec 15, 2016 Authority under the RDN's Solid Waste Management Plan to Regulate Municipal Solid Waste 0.22 MB Dec 15, 2016 Compliance and Enforcement to Improve Diversion 0.21 MB Dec 15, 2016 Complimentary Disposal Services at Regional District of Nanaimo Solid Waste Facilities 3.3 MB Dec 15, 2016 Construction and Demolition Waste - Current State and Future Options 3.58 MB Dec 15, 2016 Disposal Facility Future Cost Projections 0.2 MB Dec 15, 2016 EPR Material At Regional District of Nanaimo Solid Waste Facilities 4.17 MB Dec 15, 2016 Household Glass Collection 0.12 MB Dec 15, 2016 Jurisdictional Scan Regarding Waste Diversion Program 10.57 MB Dec 15, 2016 Landfill Tip Fee Analysis 10.83 MB Dec 15, 2016 Multi Family and ICI Collection 4.69 MB Dec 15, 2016 Options for Management of Household Hazardous Waste 2.13 MB Dec 15, 2016 Overview of Multi Material Recycling Facilities 3.33 MB Dec 15, 2016 RDN's Zero Waste Plan 5.7 MB Dec 15, 2016 Recycling and End Uses 0.27 MB Dec 15, 2016 Reduce Reuse and Extended Producer Responsibility Options 0.21 MB Dec 15, 2016 Regulatory Tools to Promote Diversion Report to RSWAC Sept 2015 0.34 MB Dec 15, 2016 Regulatory Tools to Promote Increased Waste Diversion 0.34 MB Dec 15, 2016 Share Shed Programs at Regional District of Nanaimo Solid Waste Facilities 1.96 MB Dec 15, 2016 Solid Waste Management Education 0.29 MB Dec 15, 2016 Waste Generation Projections 0.23 MB Dec 15, 2016 Yard Waste Collection 0.17 MB Dec 15, 2016
Stage 3 - Currently Underway
The third and final stage of the update, will include a schedule for implementation, financing and additional public consultation before final adoption of the Solid Waste Management Plan by the Board and the Minister of Environment.Feedback
Please tell us what you think and have your say on the future of Solid Waste Services in the RDN by emailing us at [email protected].Plan Advisory Meeting Minutes & Presentations
| Date | Event | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2019 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| Jan 10, 2019 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| Oct 4, 2018 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| Sep 6, 2018 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| Jul 5, 2018 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| May 15, 2018 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| May 10, 2018 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| Apr 19, 2018 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| Apr 3, 2018 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| Feb 6, 2018 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| Dec 12, 2017 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| Nov 16, 2017 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| Oct 12, 2017 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| Sep 21, 2017 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| Sep 14, 2017 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| Jul 17, 2017 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| Jul 13, 2017 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| Jun 28, 2017 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| Jun 14, 2017 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| May 30, 2017 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| May 25, 2017 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| May 11, 2017 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| Apr 20, 2017 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| Apr 13, 2017 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| Mar 15, 2017 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| Dec 1, 2016 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| Nov 28, 2016 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| Oct 27, 2016 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| Oct 25, 2016 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| Sep 20, 2016 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| Jun 23, 2016 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| May 19, 2016 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| May 17, 2016 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| Apr 14, 2016 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| Apr 12, 2016 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| Mar 17, 2016 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| Mar 10, 2016 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| Feb 18, 2016 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| Feb 9, 2016 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| Feb 4, 2016 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| Jan 14, 2016 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| Dec 10, 2015 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting (Cancelled) | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| Dec 2, 2015 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| Nov 26, 2015 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| Nov 5, 2015 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| Oct 7, 2015 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| Sep 17, 2015 | RSWAC Meeting Notice | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| Jul 9, 2015 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| Jun 18, 2015 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| May 28, 2015 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| May 14, 2015 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| Apr 16, 2015 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| Apr 2, 2015 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| Mar 11, 2015 | Solid Waste Management Select Committee | Solid Waste Management Select Committee |
| Feb 19, 2015 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| Dec 11, 2014 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| Nov 20, 2014 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting - Cancelled | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| Oct 8, 2014 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| Sep 12, 2014 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
| May 16, 2013 | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting | Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee |
Interested in staying in the loop with Solid Waste Managment Plan updates and events? Send us an email, and we'll send you notifications for opportunities to share your perspective.