City of Surrey's 2024-2028 Financial Plan

SOLID WASTE

ECOSYSTEMS

• Collaborate with Metro Vancouver to expand Disposal Days drop-off to year round. This will provide residents with a cost-effective way to dispose of unwanted materials for free and at a reduced tipping fee which will increase waste diversion and reduce illegal dumping.

ECONOMIC PROSPERITY & LIVELIHOODS

• Continue to implement mitigation actions to reduce illegal dumping activity by 20% over a five-year period. Mitigation actions include: expansion of surveillance technologies and tactical patrols, implementing a bylaw adjudication process, expanding free disposal options for frequently dumped items, and initiating a public awareness campaign; • Review waste collection utility levy structure to align with the new provincial regulation allowing three to four units on single-family detached lots; • Continue implementing innovative programs and services to increase residential waste diversion to become the first city in Canada to achieve Zero Waste. In addition, continue to work in partnership with Metro Vancouver on updating the Integrated Solid Waste Regional Management Plan to increase diversion across the region; and

Renegotiate a new contract for a five-year period with Recycle-BC which will include financial incentives of approximately $6M per year.

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Solid Waste Clean Up

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

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