City of Surrey's 2022-2026 Financial Plan

SOLIDWASTE

ECONOMIC PROSPERITY & LIVELIHOODS

The City will utilize these approaches in other locations where illegal dumping is prevalent; and • Increased the participation in the large item pickup program by 40%. The

• Continued development of the Zero Waste Strategy to support the goal of zero residential waste to landfill by identifying innovative

recycling, waste diversion, and circular economy programs;

program provides an outlet for resident to dispose of their waste responsibly and increases waste diversion.

• Successfully piloted surveillance technologies and tactical patrols to reduce illegal dumping in hotspot areas where the activity is problematic.

FUTURE INITIATIVES, GOALS & INITIATIVES

ECOSYSTEMS

• Work with the business community to expand the Plastic Bag and Other Single-Use Items Bylaw to include material such as straws, utensils and stir sticks which will help reduce impacts on theenvironment associated with these materials and reduce landfillwaste.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Complete service implementation and operational plans with the City's Waste Collection Contractor to prepare for service commencement in April 2023; and Continue to work with residents to reduce recycling contamination to achieve a goal of having the lowest amount of non-targeted packaging and printed paper material for a single-stream curbside program in BC.

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• Successfully open the Central Surrey Recycling and Waste Centre in east Newton which will provide a one-stop drop-off location for residents and small business owners increasing recycling and waste services to our community. The facility will also assist the City to increase waste diversion and reduce illegal dumping;

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EDUCATION & CULTURE

• Implement Biofuel Education Centre and associated programs to increase awareness of responsible and sustainable waste management practices .

City of Surrey | 2022—2026 Financial Plan | Utilities Operating Fund | Solid Waste

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