City of Surrey's 2024-2028 Financial Plan

SOLID WASTE

ECOSYSTEMS

• Achieved a reduction in residential garbage tonnage of 37%; • Surrey Biofuel Facility processed 95,000 metric tonnes of organic waste generating 45,000 gigajoules of renewable natural gas; and •

Diverted 85% of construction and demolition waste from the landfill and ensured that these waste materials were recycled through the Demolition and New Construction Recyclables Program.

INFRASTRUCTURE

• Successfully implemented the new

• Launched ‘Clean-Blitz’ pilot program aiming to build community pride by keeping the City clean and beautiful. City crews collected 1,614 bags of litter and removed 1,603 dumped items from over 1,000 locations throughout the City. Crews started the intensive clean-up efforts in Newton before moving on to other town centres; and • Continued to collaborate with Metro Vancouver for the sale of City property to expand the North Surrey Recycling and Waste Centre in Port Kells to include a full-scale recycling depot to further increase convenient disposal options for residents and businesses.

Solid Waste Collection Service contract with GFL in April 2023;

• Hosted Disposal Day event at both the Central Surrey and the North Surrey recycling and waste centres, providing residents with a cost-effective way to dispose of unwanted materials for free and at a reduced tipping fee. Over 9,000 Surrey residents dropped off over 1,600 tonnes of free recyclables, garbage, yard trimmings, gypsum and mattresses; • In collaboration with Parks, Recreation & Culture launched Our City campaign to inspire and empower residents to take an active role in enhancing their neighbourhoods and engaging in activities and projects that improve livability, cleanliness, foster pride and encourage community connections;

City of Surrey | 2024—2028 Financial Plan | Utilities Operating Fund | Solid Waste

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