Comox Strathcona Waste Management (CSWM) is developing a new solid waste management plan and needs the public to share their input on the long-term vision of solid waste management for the region. The plan will outline how garbage, recycling, yard, and food waste programs are managed over the next decade.
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy recommends that Plans be renewed every ten years to ensure the plan reflects best practices, the evolving realities of solid waste and alignment with provincial targets. The last Plan was updated in 2012. Meanwhile, the CSWM service area has grown 13% during that time and is forecast to continue to grow.
“We are inviting residents to take a behind-the-scenes tour of our landfill and compost facilities to see how we manage solid waste here in the region,” said Vivian Schau, Senior Manager of Comox Strathcona Waste Management Services. “This is a unique opportunity to learn more about our operations and share your thoughts on how we can sustainably manage waste for the future.”
This is the third step of consultation in a four-step process to update the solid waste management plan over three years. Upcoming consultation activities include:
Ways to Weigh In On Waste:
- Provide feedback through our online tools until 4 pm on Wednesday, September 25 at www.cswm.ca/swmp
- Attend a free family-friendly Landfill Tour at the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre
- 3781 Bevan Rd, Cumberland – Saturday, September 14, 2024.
- Four bus tours from 9 am until 12:30 pm.
- Pre-registration is required. www.cswm.ca/swmp
- Attend a free family-friendly Organics Facility Tour at the Regional Organics Compost Facility
- 6300 Argonaut Road, Campbell River – Saturday, September 21, 2024.
- Three walking tours from 9:30 am until 11:45 am.
- Pre-registration is required. www.cswm.ca/swmp
- Provide input by emailing: cswm@comoxvalleyrd.ca
A detailed What We Heard Summary Engagement Report will be presented to the Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee and CSWM Board this year and will inform the long list of diversion options for consideration in the next part of this step.
Learn more information about the solid waste management planning process and how to ‘Weigh In On Waste’ visit: www.cswm.ca/swmp.
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Media Contact:
Sarah Willie, Manager of Solid waste Planning and Policy Development
250-334-6065