2026 - 2030 Surrey Financial Plan

SOLID WASTE

FUTURE INITIATIVES, GOALS & OBJECTIVES

INFRASTRUCTURE

• Complete a comprehensive ROI analysis by Q2 2026 to evaluate the feasibility of expanding the Biofuel Facility to support servicing regional organics; and • Expand Return-It Depot opportunities with Realty by Q3 2026.

EDUCATION & CULTURE

• Continue to work with residents to reduce recycling contamination to achieve a goal of having the lowest amount of unacceptable material for a single-stream curbside program in BC.

ECOSYSTEMS

• Continue to collaborate with Metro Vancouver to host expanded waste drop-off event. This will continue to 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

• Ensure that the City receives fair revenue through the housing waste collection utility fee for waste collection services, and that all households equitably share the waste collection service costs; • 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;

• 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, expanding free disposal options for frequently dumped items, and initiating a public awareness campaign; and • Successfully complete application for federal clean fuel regulation to secure appropriate greenhouse gas emissions factor to use as carbon offset credits.

City of Surrey | 2026—2030 Financial Plan | Utilities Operating Fund | Solid Waste

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