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May 11, 2017
METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT ZERO WASTE COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, May 18, 2017 1:00 p.m.
2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia
A G E N D A1 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1.1 May 18, 2017 Regular Meeting Agenda That the Zero Waste Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for May 18, 2017 as circulated.
2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
2.1 April 6, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes
That the Zero Waste Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held April 6, 2017 as circulated.
3. DELEGATIONS
4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS 5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF
5.1 Award of Contract Resulting from RFP No. 17‐055 for Fly Ash Loading, Shuttling,
Hauling, and Disposal Designated Speaker: Roy Moulder, Division Manager, Purchasing and Risk Management, Financial Services Department That the GVS&DD Board authorize: a) The award of a contract for the provision of fly ash loading, shuttling, hauling and
disposal services for fly ash material generated at Metro Vancouver’s Waste‐to‐
Energy Facility to Waste Management, Inc. as a result of RFP No. 17‐055 for an
anticipated value up to $15 million (exclusive of taxes) for a term from July 1, 2017
to March 3, 2025; and
b) The Commissioner and Corporate Officer to execute the contract.
1 Note: Recommendation is shown under each item, where applicable.
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5.2 Waste‐to‐Energy Facility – 2016 Financial Update Designated Speaker: Chris Allan, Director, Solid Waste Operations, Solid Waste Services
That the GVS&DD Board receive for information the report dated May 11, 2017, titled “Waste‐to‐Energy Facility – 2016 Financial Update”.
5.3 2017 Love Food Hate Waste Campaign Update Designated Speaker: Larina Lopez, Division Manager, Corporate Communications, External Relations
That the MVRD Board receive for information the report dated May 10, 2017, titled
“2017 Love Food Hate Waste Campaign Update.”
5.4 Manager’s Report Designated Speaker: Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services
That the Zero Waste Committee receive for information the report dated May 11, 2017, titled “Manager’s Report”.
6. INFORMATION ITEMS
6.1 Impact of Cigarette Butts on Aquatic Life – Staff Report from Andjela Knezevic‐ Stevanovic, Director, Environmental Management and Quality Control, Liquid Waste Services dated March 6, 2017.
6.2 Letter from Mayor Lois Jackson, Corporation of Delta re Vancouver Landfill
Technical Liaison Committee Report dated April 11, 2017 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS
9. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING
Note: The Committee must state by resolution the basis under section 90 of the Community Charter on which the meeting is being closed. If a member wishes to add an item, the basis must be included below. “(1) A part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered
relates to or is one or more of the following: (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the board
or committee considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district;
(g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the regional district; and (k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a
regional district service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the board or committee, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district if they were held in public.”
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10. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION That the Zero Waste Committee adjourn/conclude its regular meeting of May 18, 2017.
Membership: Brodie, Malcolm (C) – Richmond Hodge, Craig (VC) – Coquitlam Baldwin, Wayne – White Rock Bassam, Roger – North Vancouver District Cameron, Craig – West Vancouver
Corrigan, Derek – Burnaby Coté, Jonathan – New Westminster Hayne, Bruce – Surrey Jackson, Lois – Delta Long, Bob – Langley Township
Reimer, Andrea – VancouverSchaffer, Ted – Langley City Washington, Dean – Port Coquitlam
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2.1
METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT ZERO WASTE COMMITTEE
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) Zero Waste Committee held at 1:09 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2017 in the 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair, Mayor Malcolm Brodie, Richmond Vice Chair, Councillor Craig Hodge, Coquitlam Councillor Craig Cameron, West Vancouver Mayor Derek Corrigan, Burnaby Mayor Jonathan Coté, New Westminster Councillor Bruce Hayne, Surrey Councillor Andrea Reimer, Vancouver Mayor Ted Schaffer, Langley City MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Wayne Baldwin, White Rock Councillor Roger Bassam, North Vancouver District Mayor Lois Jackson, Delta Councillor Bob Long, Langley Township Councillor Dean Washington, Port Coquitlam STAFF PRESENT: Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services Carol Mason, Chief Administrative Officer Janis Knaupp, Assistant to Regional Committees, Board and Information Services 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1.1 April 6, 2017 Regular Meeting Agenda It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Zero Waste Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for April 6, 2017 as circulated.
CARRIED
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2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 January 19, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes
It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Zero Waste Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held January 19, 2017 as circulated.
CARRIED 3. DELEGATIONS
3.1 Mateo Ocejo, Founder, Net Zero Waste group of companies and Jaye‐Jay
Berggren, Micro green farmer and local composting partner, representing Sea to Sky Soils Mateo Ocejo, Founder, Net Zero Waste group of companies, and Jaye‐Jay Berggren, Sea to Sky Soils (S2SS), provided members with a presentation on the S2SS composting facility highlighting project history and development, farming practices, food waste, project support, and regional food security efforts, and proposed project benefits to Metro Vancouver. The delegation requested that the GVS&DD Board explore alternative organics processing facilities including those outside of Metro Vancouver, to consider S2SS as an option for organics currently being diverted from the Harvest Power facility, and to enable S2SS to bid on a long‐term organics processing option. In response to questions, members were further informed about S2SS’ facility capacity and permit status. Presentation material titled “Sea to Sky Composting Facility Metro Vancouver – Zero Waste Committee April 6, 2017” is retained with the April 6, 2017 Zero Waste Committee agenda.
4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS No items presented.
5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF
5.1 Disposal Ban Surcharge Waiver Pilot Project for Residual Waste from Licensed Brokering Facilities
Report dated March 30, 2017 from Allen Jensen, Assistant Project Engineer, Solid Waste Services, seeking GVS&DD Board direction to proceed with a pilot project to waive recyclable material disposal ban surcharges on contaminated recyclables in residual waste from licensed brokering facilities. Members were provided with a presentation on the proposed disposal ban surcharge waiver pilot project for residual waste from licensed brokering facilities.
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Presentation material titled “Licensed Brokering Facility – Residue Photos” is retained with the April 6, 2017 Zero Waste Committee agenda. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board approve proceeding with a pilot project to waive recyclable material disposal ban surcharges for residual waste from licensed brokering facilities and that staff report back on the results and any proposed changes to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016.
CARRIED
5.2 2016 Disposal Ban Inspection Program Update Report dated March 30, 2017 from Brandon Ho, Senior Project Engineer, Solid Waste Services, providing the annual update on the Metro Vancouver Disposal Ban Program. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board receive for information the report dated March 30, 2017, titled “2016 Disposal Ban Inspection Program Update”.
CARRIED
5.3 2016 Regional Food Scraps Recycling Campaign Results Report dated February 17, 2017 from Larina Lopez, Corporate Communications Division Manager, External Relations, providing an update on the results of the 2016 regional food scraps recycling campaign to support the Organics Disposal Ban. Members were provided with a presentation on results of the 2016 Regional Food Scraps Recycling Campaign. Presentation material titled “Food Scraps Recycling 2016 Campaign Report” is retained with the April 6, 2017 Zero Waste Committee agenda. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD receive for information the report dated February 17, 2017, titled “2016 Regional Food Scraps Recycling Campaign Results.”
CARRIED
5.4 Create Memories, Not Garbage Campaign: 2016 Campaign Results Report dated February 17, 2017 from Larina Lopez, Corporate Communications Division Manager, External Relations, providing an update on the results of the 2016 regional Christmas behaviour change campaign in support of Metro Vancouver’s Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan. Members were provided with a presentation on results of the 2016 Create Memories, Not Garbage Campaign.
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Presentation material titled “Holiday Waste Reduction Campaign 2016 Campaign Report” is retained with the April 6, 2017 Zero Waste Committee agenda. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD receive for information the report dated February 17, 2017, titled “Create Memories, Not Garbage Campaign: 2016 Campaign Results”.
CARRIED 5.5 Status of Sewerage and Drainage District (Solid Waste) Capital Expenditures to
December 31, 2016 Report dated March 30, 2017 from Paul Remillard, Director, Solid Waste Operations, Solid Waste Services, providing an update on the status of utilities capital expenditures for the Sewerage and Drainage District. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board receive for information the report dated March 30, 2017, titled “Status of Sewerage and Drainage District (Solid Waste) Capital Expenditures to December 31, 2016”.
CARRIED
5.6 Manager’s Report Report dated March 30, 2017 from Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services, providing an update on: North Shore Transfer Station reconfiguration, Coquitlam Transfer Station replacement procurement, Tipping Fee waiver for community clean‐up projects, assessment of potential economic and environmental impacts of mattress recycling, recycling contingencies for extraordinary events, Construction and Demolition and Bottom Ash Recycling Feasibility Study, and the BC Used Oil Management Association Program. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Zero Waste Committee receive for information the report dated March 30, 2017, titled “Manager’s Report”.
CARRIED
6. INFORMATION ITEMS 6.1 Report dated March 2, 2017 from Sarah Wellman, Senior Engineer, Solid Waste
Services, to the Finance and Intergovernment Committee regarding Contingency Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste Members were informed that due to cancellation of the March Zero Waste Committee meeting, this matter was considered by the Finance and Intergovernment Committee at its meeting of March 10, 2017, and the resolution was passed by the GVS&DD Board at its meeting of March 31, 2017.
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It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Zero Waste Committee receive for information the following Information Items: 6.1 Report dated March 2, 2017 from Sarah Wellman, Senior Engineer, Solid Waste
Services, to the Finance and Intergovernment Committee regarding Contingency Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste
6.2 Correspondence dated January 10, 2017 from Jordan Sturdy, Member of Legislative Assembly, West Vancouver, Sea to Sky, regarding support for Sea to Sky Soils and Composting Inc.
6.3 Correspondence dated November 30, 2016 from Kerry Mehaffey, CEO, Lil’wat Management Services LP, regarding support for Sea to Sky Soils Composting Inc.
CARRIED
7. OTHER BUSINESS No items presented.
8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS No items presented.
9. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING
It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Zero Waste Committee close its regular meeting scheduled for April 6, 2017 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) (g) as follows: “90 (1) A part of the meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being
considered relates to or is one or more of the following: (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the regional district.”
CARRIED 10. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION
It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Zero Waste Committee adjourn its regular meeting of April 6, 2017.
CARRIED (Time: 1:53 p.m.)
____________________________ ____________________________ Janis Knaupp, Malcolm Brodie, Chair Assistant to Regional Committees 21307082 FINAL
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To: Zero Waste Committee From: Roy Moulder, Division Manager, Purchasing and Risk Management
Financial Services Department Date: May 11, 2017 Meeting Date: May 18, 2017 Subject: Award of Contract Resulting from RFP No. 17‐055 for Fly Ash Loading, Shuttling,
Hauling and Disposal
RECOMMENDATION That the GVS&DD Board authorize: a) The award of a contract for the provision of fly ash loading, shuttling, hauling and disposal services
for fly ash material generated at Metro Vancouver’s Waste‐to‐Energy Facility to Waste Management, Inc. as a result of RFP No. 17‐055 for an anticipated value up to $15 million (exclusive of taxes) for a term from July 1, 2017 to March 3, 2025; and
b) The Commissioner and Corporate Officer to execute the contract.
PURPOSE This report seeks authority to award a contract to Waste Management, Inc. for the provision of fly ash loading, shuttling, hauling and disposal services for fly ash material generated at Metro Vancouver’s Waste‐to‐Energy Facility (WTEF). BACKGROUND Pursuant to the Officers and Delegation Bylaw No. 284, 2014 and the Procurement and Real Property Contracting Authority Policy adopted by the Board on July 11, 2014 effective September 1, 2014, procurement contracts which exceed a value of $5,000,000 require the approval of the Board of Directors. This report is being brought forward to the Zero Waste Committee to consider a recommendation to the GVS&DD Board to award a contract for the provision of fly ash material loading, shuttling, hauling and disposal services. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Since July 1, 2014, following the award of RFP No. 14‐035 ‐ Fly Ash Hauling and Disposal, Arrow Transportation has hauled and disposed of fly ash at the Willow Creek landfill (operated by Tervita Corporation {Tervita}) located near Hinton, Alberta. Covanta has also independently contracted Arrow Transportation Systems Inc. (Arrow) for fly ash loading and shunting services. Both contracts expire on June 30, 2017. To facilitate continued transportation and disposal of fly ash, and to consolidate the loading and shuttling work into one contract, RFP No. 17‐055 ‐ Fly Ash Loading, Shuttling, Hauling and Disposal was advertised on the Metro Vancouver website and BC Bid website on February 7, 2017 and closed on March 2, 2017. Responses were received from four companies: Arrow Transportation Systems
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Inc., Republic Services (Republic), Waste Management, Inc. (Waste Management), and Xtractor Logistics LTD (Xtractor). The following proposals were received: Proponent Estimated Costs for the Contract Term (2017 unit rates)1
(exclusive of taxes)
Waste Management 2 $10,966,850
Republic $12,738,100
Arrow $14,342,900
Xtractor $21,250,000
Note 1. The estimated costs are based on 2017 unit rates and typical annual fly ash tonnages; the prices have not been adjusted for annual inflation.
Note 2. Waste Management’s proposal was submitted in United States dollars. The estimated price in the table above is in Canadian dollars converted on April 7, 2017.
The proposal submitted by Waste Management is the most advantageous to Metro Vancouver; it was the lowest cost proposal received and Waste Management has extensive experience in the hauling and disposal of waste. Waste Management provided a technically sound proposal, a satisfactory work plan and a landfill with acceptable environmental controls to limit environmental exposure. This report seeks authority to award a contract for the provision of fly ash loading, shuttling, hauling, and disposal services for a term from July 1, 2017 to March 3, 2025. ALTERNATIVES 1. That the GVS&DD Board authorize:
a) The award of a contract for the provision of fly ash loading, shuttling, hauling and disposal services for fly ash material generated at Metro Vancouver’s Waste‐to‐Energy Facility to Waste Management, Inc. as a result of RFP No. 17‐055 for an anticipated value up to $15 million (exclusive of taxes) for a term from July 1, 2017 to March 3, 2025; and
b) The Commissioner and Corporate Officer to execute the contract.
2. That the GVS&DD Board terminate RFP 17‐055: Fly Ash Loading, Shuttling, Hauling and Disposal Services Agreement and provide alternate direction to staff.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS If the GVS&DD Board approves Alternative 1, a contract will be awarded to Waste Management for the provision of fly ash loading, shuttling, hauling and disposal services for fly ash generated at the WTEF for a term commencing July 1, 2017, and with the contract expiring on March 3, 2025. Based on projected fly ash tonnages, the total estimated value of the Agreement is up to $15 million (exclusive of taxes). The total includes estimated fee adjustments based on expected inflation and a 20% hedge for currency and fuel price fluctuations. The draft Agreement allows for Metro Vancouver to extend the contract for two additional one‐year terms. Authorization from the GVS&DD Board to extend the contract for the two additional one‐year terms would be sought at a later date should an
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extension be appropriate. Implementation of this contract is expected to reduce operating costs by approximately $300,000 per year. The GVS&DD Board could choose to terminate the RFP process and provide alternate direction to staff. If the GVS&DD Board decides on this course of action, it is unlikely that a new competitive process could be completed in advance of the expiry of the current fly ash hauling and disposal Agreement on June 30, 2017 and service would continue with the incumbent, Arrow, on a month by month basis. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION An RFP was issued for the provision of fly ash loading, shuttling, hauling and disposal services for fly ash material generated at Metro Vancouver’s Waste‐to‐Energy Facility. Four proposals were received for the work. The proposal from Waste Management, Inc. was the highest ranked and met all of the requirements of the RFP. Waste Management, Inc.’s proposal was also the lowest cost proposal. Based on the evaluation of proposals, staff recommend that the GVS&DD Board authorize a contract award to Waste Management, Inc. and authorize the Commissioner and the Corporate Officer to execute the contract for an estimated value up to $15 million (exclusive of taxes) for a term from July 1, 2017 to March 3, 2025. 21497063
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5.2 To: Zero Waste Committee From: Chris Allan, Director, Solid Waste Operations Solid Waste Services Date: May 11, 2017 Meeting Date: May 18, 2017 Subject: Waste‐to‐Energy Facility – 2016 Financial Update
RECOMMENDATION That the GVS&DD Board receive for information the report dated May 11, 2017, titled “Waste‐to‐Energy Facility – 2016 Financial Update”.
PURPOSE To provide the GVS&DD Board a 2016 financial update for the Metro Vancouver Waste‐to‐Energy Facility (WTEF) located in Burnaby. BACKGROUND On an annual basis, results of the operation of the WTEF and contract with Covanta Burnaby Renewable Energy, ULC (Covanta), including tonnages, expenditures, revenues, performance/service level adjustments and unit costs are provided to the Zero Waste Committee for information. 2016 WASTE‐TO‐ENERGY FACILITY FINANCIALS Table 1 provides the past five years of expenditures for the WTEF.
Table 1: 5‐Year Expenditures for the WTEF
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Operating Cost $17,320,753 $20,220,447 $20,597,204 $21,272,806 $20,437,204
Debt Charges $2,592,462 $1,887,004 $1,532,391 $1,585,368 $1,629,151
Total Expenditure $19,913,215 $22,107,451 $22,129,595 $22,858,174 $22,066,355
Tonnage 281,260 280,139 275,260 256,402 254,256
Unit Cost / Tonne (See Note 1)
$70.80 $78.92 $80.40 $89.15 $86.79
Note 1 ‐ Includes debt servicing costs.
Operating costs include operating and maintaining the WTEF, minor plant upgrades, service level and performance adjustments, and ash management. Overall and unit operating costs decreased from 2015 to 2016 due to a combination of factors, primarily impacts in 2015 on operating costs due to turbine generator failures in 2014 and 2015, and slightly reduced operating tonnage in 2016 compared to 2015. Plant tonnage has reduced by approximately 10% since 2014. The reduction appears to be as a result of increased heat value of the garbage due to decreases in organics content following the implementation of the Organics Disposal Ban.
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Debt charges are payments for Metro Vancouver debentures for capital upgrades including the construction of the turbine generator in 2003. Table 2 below outlines Metro Vancouver’s portion of offsetting electrical revenues. Table 2: Metro Vancouver’s Portion of Electrical Revenues for the WTEF
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Electrical Revenue $6,750,393 $7,444,460 $5,469,358 $6,171,748 $5,796,681
Tonnage 281,260 280,139 275,260 256,402 254,256
Unit Revenue / Tonne
$24.00 $26.57 $19.87 $24.07 $22.80
In 2014 electrical revenues were lower than the previous year due to the turbine generator being offline while undergoing repairs for a failed turbine blade and a new long term Electricity Purchase Agreement with BC Hydro, which has a lower price paid than the previous contract. 2015 revenues were higher than 2016 because of two separate insurable events on the turbine generator, one in 2014 and the other in 2015 that were reimbursed in 2015. In 2016 Covanta met contractual requirements for both service level and environmental performance. Table 3 outlines the net unit cost per tonne for operation and maintenance of the Metro Vancouver WTEF, including debt servicing. Table 3: 5‐Year Net Unit Cost for Operation and Maintenance of the WTEF (including debt servicing)
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Unit Cost / Tonne (from Table 1)
$70.80 $78.92 $80.40 $89.15 $86.79
Unit Revenue/ Tonne (from Table 2)
$24.00 $26.57 $19.87 $24.07 $22.80
Net Unit Cost/ Tonne $46.80 $52.35 $60.53 $65.08 $63.99
ALTERNATIVES This is an information report, therefore no alternatives are presented. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Costs for managing waste at the WTEF over the last five years have been trending upwards. Key drivers to increased costs include: increased ash treatment and management costs, environmental upgrades for NOx management, and reduced BC Hydro rates starting in 2014. Operating costs decreased in 2016 compared to 2015. Metro Vancouver is continuing to work with Covanta to minimize facility costs, and overall the WTEF continues to be a low‐cost disposal option. Implementation of a new fly‐ash management contract in 2017 is expected to reduce operating costs by approximately $300,000 per year.
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SUMMARY / CONCLUSION Expenditures in 2016 for the WTEF totalled $22.07 million, including $1.63 million in debt charges, resulting in an expenditure of $86.79 per tonne. Metro Vancouver’s portion of electrical revenues totalled $5.80 million or $22.80 per tonne. Based on the plant tonnage of 254,256 tonnes, the net unit cost per tonne for operation and maintenance of the WTEF in 2016 was $63.99 per tonne. Tipping fee revenues are accounted for separately and are not included in this analysis. 21433011
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5.3 To: Zero Waste Committee From: Larina Lopez, Division Manager, Corporate Communications External Relations Date: May 10, 2017 Meeting Date: May 18, 2017 Subject: 2017 Love Food Hate Waste Campaign Update
RECOMMENDATION That the MVRD Board receive for information the report dated May 10, 2017, titled “2017 Love Food Hate Waste Campaign Update.”
PURPOSE To provide the MVRD Board with an update on the behaviour change campaign to reduce household food waste, “Love Food Hate Waste.” BACKGROUND Metro Vancouver’s “Love Food Hate Waste” (LFHW) campaign replicates the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP UK) campaign that reduced avoidable household food waste by over 20 per cent between 2007 and 2014. A campaign that is largely undertaken as an online/social media, educational tool targeted at consumer behaviour change, Metro Vancouver has a three year commitment with WRAP UK to license the brand. The Metro Vancouver campaign launched in May 2015, and has now been in market for two years. This report provides an update on the results of the second year of the “Love Food Hate Waste” campaign as identified in the 2017 Zero Waste Committee Work Plan. LOVE FOOD HATE WASTE CAMPAIGN The campaign strategy is to help residents reduce their food waste by offering simple, actionable tips. Meal planning, while the most effective way to reduce food waste, is a big leap for many people to make, so residents are being asked to start with just one change. The tips are grouped into three categories:
1. Keep It Fresh (food storage) 2. Use It Up (using all parts of the food and leftovers) 3. Plan It Out (meal planning)
The website (Reference 1) is the central hub of the campaign. Social media, outreach events, and influencer marketing are used to build awareness and drive traffic to the website, as described below. Website Focus Testing and Refresh Website focus testing conducted in October revealed that, while users thought the information on the site was valuable, it was hard to find. The sitemap was refined to make the information more
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accessible, and the design was refreshed to align with the refreshed LFHW brand guidelines out of the UK. New content is regularly added to the website. Examples from the past year include recipes to use up leftovers (e.g. Leftover Turkey Vegetable Soup, Easter Quiche Lorraine), “Drying Fruits and Vegetables,” and “10 Easy Tips for Meal Planning.” Social Media The LFHW campaign uses Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Both organic and paid posts are used. Over the last year, all three platforms have grown in audience size and engagement. Social Media Audience Size (Followers)
May 2016 Apr 2017
Facebook 839 1,169 (+39%)
Twitter 739 1,003 (+36%)
Instagram n/a 84
Outreach Events Engaging the residents and consumers in one‐on‐one conversations at outreach events has been an effective tactic to build awareness. To increase the level of engagement, this year the outreach team started demonstrating interactive tips and offering samples made from food that might otherwise be wasted. These samples effectively drew people to the booth and started the conversation. Since May 2016, LFHW has attended 16 outreach events, including:
Surrey Urban Farmers Market
Science World – World Food Day Celebration
Kwantlen Eco Days
Youth‐4‐Action Food Waste Leadership Conference
Safeway Outreach Program A highlight this year was the collaboration with Safeway stores. This is the second year that LFHW has worked with Sobeys (Safeway’s parent company). LFHW did 12 events at Safeway stores across the region from March 4 to April 9, 2017. At the events, the outreach teams offered treats made from food that might otherwise be wasted (Wilted Kale Smoothies and Tomato “Bruised‐chetta”) and demonstrated tips shoppers could use to reduce their food waste at home. The outreach teams had 1,342 conversations with shoppers. Influencer Marketing New this year, LFHW has started working with influencers such as local food bloggers and chefs. Using this tactic, the campaign can reach new, relevant audiences and gain credibility. In April, LFHW worked with Foodgressing (www.foodgressing.com) on the Easter promotion. Foodgressing made a LFHW recipe, wrote a blog post, and shared the content on their social profiles. This led to 456 engagements, most of which were on Instagram. Love Food Hate Waste is also in the planning stages of working with David Jorge, winner of Masterchef Canada season 2, and owner of two restaurants in Surrey and Langley. David is an excellent fit for LFHW because he is a family‐oriented home cook with roots in Metro Vancouver.
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Promotions The campaign comes to life through regular promotions centred on holidays and food seasons. Highlights from the past year include the following promotions:
Summer: Seasonal produce
September: Back‐to‐School (meal planning)
October: Fridge Harvest Consultation (meal planning, storage)
December‐January: Christmas (planning and using up leftovers)
December‐January: Native Content (articles in Vancouver Is Awesome, Daily Hive, Vancouver Sun/Province)
February: Chinese New Year (planning and using up leftovers)
April: Easter (using up leftovers) The promotions generally lead to an increase in website activity and engagement. Members were active in sharing the LFHW campaign this year. Many are using LFHW collateral (brochures, recipe cards, stickers) in their facilities and at events. They are also sharing the campaign via owned social media channels. Evaluation The objective of Metro Vancouver’s “Love Food Hate Waste” (LFHW) campaign is to reduce avoidable household food waste across the region by 10 per cent by 2018. The 2014 baseline study found that a total of 2,660 metric tonnes of food is wasted by Metro Vancouver households each week. 1,425 tonnes is avoidable and 1,235 is not avoidable (peelings, cores, shells, or bones). To measure the effectiveness of Metro Vancouver’s LFHW campaign, the baseline research conducted in November 2014 will be replicated in 2018. Next Steps Regional Campaign The LFHW campaign will continue with its current strategy, offering simple tips to help people reduce their food waste, over the next year. Content will continue to be developed for the website and social media. The promotion schedule for the upcoming year is included in Attachment 1. Metro Vancouver’s license to use the LFHW campaign will end after the third year of the campaign, in May 2018. National Rollout – Love Food Hate Waste Canada Concurrent with the regional campaign, Metro Vancouver is collaborating with the National Zero Waste Council on the launch of a national “Love Food Hate Waste Canada” campaign. This national campaign would take the place of the regional campaign and be delivered with local governments, commercial retailers and others from across the country. Discussions are currently underway with interested stakeholders with the view of launching the national campaign in 2018.
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ALTERNATIVES This is an information report. No alternatives are presented. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The 2017 “Love Food Hate Waste” campaign budget is $86,500, supported under the Zero Waste Communications Program of the 2017 General Government budget and managed by the External Relations department. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION The objective of Metro Vancouver’s “Love Food Hate Waste” (LFHW) campaign is to reduce avoidable household food waste across the region by 10 per cent by 2018, as measured against the 2014 baseline study. The campaign strategy is to help educate and change consumer behaviour, working with residents to reduce their food waste by offering simple, actionable tips. The website is the hub of the campaign. A website refresh was completed in April 2017. Social media, outreach events, and influencer marketing are used to build awareness and drive traffic to the website. On social media, LFHW uses Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Audience size and engagement has increased across all platforms in the past year. Since May 2016, LFHW has attended 16 outreach events, including 12 activations at Safeway stores in collaboration with Sobeys. New this year, LFHW has started working with influencers such as local food bloggers and chefs. The campaign comes to life through regular promotions centred on holidays and food seasons. Going forward, the regional campaign will continue with its current strategy, offering simple tips to help people reduce their food waste over the next year. Concurrent with the regional campaign, Metro Vancouver is collaborating with the National Zero Waste Council on the rollout of a national campaign – “Love Food Waste Canada”. Attachments 1. “Love Food Hate Waste 2017 Promotion Schedule,” dated April 25, 2017 References 1. “Love Food Hate Waste” website 21535463
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To: Zero Waste Committee From: Paul Henderson, General Manager Solid Waste Services Date: May 11, 2017 Meeting Date: May 18, 2017 Subject: Manager’s Report
RECOMMENDATION That the Zero Waste Committee receive for information the report dated May 11, 2017, titled “Manager’s Report”.
Attendance at 2017 Standing Committee Events Zero Waste Committee member participation in 2017 Standing Committee events was solicited in January 2017. One opportunity remains for a Committee member to attend the BioCycle West Coast Conference in Portland in October. Please notify the Committee Chair as soon as possible if you are interested in attending this event.
BioCycle West Coast Conference
Date and Place: October 16‐19, 2017, Portland, Oregon
Number of attendee(s): 1
BioCycle is dedicated to the advancement of organics management. The BioCycle West conference provides an opportunity to learn more about the experiences of communities across North America in managing organics to recover renewable energy.
Upcoming Study on Management of Residential Construction & Demolition Material Construction and Demolition (C&D) sector waste is one of the largest components of the region’s waste stream and presents an excellent opportunity to increase the region’s diversion rate. However, loads of highly recyclable materials, such clean wood, can easily become contaminated with hazardous C&D material and significantly hinder its recyclability. Furthermore, hazardous C&D material, such as asbestos‐containing gypsum, can often be left on public streets to avoid the expense and time involved with its proper disposal. Metro Vancouver is commissioning a study to better understand current management practices in the residential C&D industry and identify opportunities to minimize contamination of recyclable material and illegal dumping of hazardous C&D material. One possible study outcome may be the creation of an ad hoc working group of parties involved in the management of residential C&D material. The working group could serve as a forum to pursue changes in construction and demolition material management practices to better protect human health and the environment and increase opportunities for waste diversion. The Province has recently established a cross‐ministry working group to ensure adequate protection from the dangers of asbestos, which can align well with this potential future working group.
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2017 Zero Waste Committee Work Plan The Attachment to this report sets out the Committee’s Workplan for 2017. The status of work program elements is indicated as pending, in progress, or complete. The listing is updated as needed to include new issues that arise, items requested by the Committee and changes in the schedule. Attachment: Zero Waste Committee 2017 Work Plan dated May 10, 2017
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Priorities
1st Quarter Status
Consultation on potential New Disposal Bans Complete
Review of Composting Best Practices In progress
Contingency Landfill ‐ Update Complete
2016 Waste Composition Monitoring Program Complete
National Zero Waste Council – Update Complete
Metro Vancouver 2016 Zero Waste Conference ‐ Results Complete
Coquitlam Transfer Station Replacement ‐ Update Complete
Create Memories Not Garbage, and Food Scraps – 2016 Campaign Results Complete
North Shore Transfer Station Reconfiguration ‐ Update Complete
2016 Disposal Ban Inspection Program Update Complete
Recycling Contingencies for Extraordinary Events Complete
2nd Quarter
New Transfer Station Operator Contractor ‐ Update Pending
Surrey Small Vehicle Waste and Recycling Drop‐Off Facility – Update Pending
Solid Waste Regulatory Bylaw No. 181 Review ‐ Update Pending
Stakeholder Engagement for proper management and diversion of C&D material In progress
Abandoned Waste – Regional Promotion and Communication for 2017 Pending
Love Food Hate Waste ‐ Update Complete
Waste‐to‐Energy Facility 2016 Financial Update Complete
Waste‐to‐Energy Environmental Monitoring and Reporting ‐ Update Pending
Assessment of Potential Economic and Environmental Impacts of Mattress Recycling Pending
3rd Quarter
Organics Disposal Ban & Clean Wood Disposal Ban ‐ Update Pending
2018 Tipping Fee Bylaw Revisions Pending
Options for new C&D Processing Capacity Pending
Waste Flow ‐ Update and End of Year Projections Pending
Metro Vancouver 2017 Zero Waste Conference ‐ Update Pending
Coquitlam Transfer Station Replacement ‐ Update Pending
Update on implementation of the Coquitlam Landfill Closure Plan requirements following approval from the Ministry of Environment
Pending
Encouraging Recycling in Commercial/Institutional Sectors ‐ Update Pending
Food Scraps Campaign 2017 ‐ Update Pending
National Zero Waste Council ‐ Update Pending
4th Quarter
MMBC Streetscape Pilot Report Pending
Annual Solid Waste & Recycling Report (for calendar 2016), and combined ISWRMP biennial progress and 5‐year comprehensive performance review report
Pending
National Zero Waste Council ‐ Update Pending
Metro Vancouver 2017 Zero Waste Conference ‐ Update Pending
Create Memories Not Garbage 2017 Pending
Abandoned Waste – 2017 Regional Promotion and Communication ‐ Update Pending
Evaluate Options for New Waste to Energy Capacity Pending
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To: Zero Waste Committee From: Andjela Knezevic‐Stevanovic, Director, Environmental Management and Quality
Control, Liquid Waste Services Date: April 28, 2017 Meeting Date: May 18, 2017 Subject: Impact of Cigarette Butts on Aquatic Life
The attached report titled, “Impact of Cigarette Butts on Aquatic Life” was considered by the Utilities Committee on April 6, 2017, and the GVS&DD Board on April 28, 2017. The GVS&DD Board approved the recommendations as presented in the report. Attachment 1. “Impact of Cigarette Butts on Aquatic Life”, dated March 6, 2017 21515954
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To: GVS&DD Board of Directors From: Utilities Committee Date: April 7, 2017 Meeting Date: April 28, 2017 Subject: Impact of Cigarette Butts on Aquatic Life
UTILITIES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION That the GVS&DD Board: a) receive for information the report dated March 6, 2017, titled “Impact of Cigarette Butts on
Aquatic Life”; and
b) refer the report to the Zero Waste Committee for further consideration.
At its April 6, 2017 meeting, the Utilities Committee considered the attached report titled “Impact of Cigarette Butts on Aquatic Life”, dated, March 6, 2017. The Committee subsequently amended the recommendation as presented above in underline style, recommending that the report be referred to the Zero Waste Committee for its consideration. Attachment: “Impact of Cigarette Butts on Aquatic Life”, dated March 6, 2017
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To: Utilities Committee From: Andjela Knezevic-Stevanovic, Director, Environmental Management and Quality
Control, Liquid Waste Services Date: March 6, 2017 Meeting Date: April 6, 2017 Subject: Impact of Cigarette Butts on Aquatic Life
RECOMMENDATION That the GVS&DD Board receive for information the report dated March 6, 2017, titled “Impact of Cigarette Butts on Aquatic Life”.
PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to report back to the Utilities Committee and GVS&DD Board on the results of a literature search on the potential impact of cigarette butts on aquatic life. BACKGROUND At the July 29, 2016 GVS&DD Board meeting, staff was requested to conduct a preliminary scientific literature search within existing staff resources on the potential impact of cigarette butts on aquatic life and report back on the findings. The request resulted from concerns regarding potential impacts from the discarded cigarette butts on sides, curbs, gutters and streets as expressed at the July 14, 2016 Utilities Committee meeting. SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE SEARCH FINDINGS Extensive literature search by staff revealed that there is limited scientific literature on the impacts of cigarette butts on aquatic life. Many of these studies may not reflect the aquatic conditions and species present in the Metro Vancouver region. In 2015, the Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-Up, an annual event lead by the Vancouver Aquarium and the World Wildlife Fund, reported that cigarette butts were the most common form of litter removed from the coastline both in British Columbia and nationally. During the event, 158,513 cigarette butts were collected from 1,396 km of shoreline in B.C., and 409,417 cigarette butts were collected from 3,211 km of shoreline Canada-wide (Vancouver Aquarium and World Wildlife Fund, 2015). Although cigarette butt litter is common, it is not evenly distributed and, in urban environments, may be affected by wind, water, pedestrians, street sweeping and snow removal (Green et al., 2014). Cigarettes butts are composed of a non-biodegradable filter, paper, any remaining tobacco and a variety of chemicals associated with the growing and processing of tobacco and the manufacturing of cigarettes. These chemicals include pesticides, metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, plastics and nicotine, and their combined toxicological effects are largely unknown. When cigarette butts are in contact with water, chemicals they contain may leach quickly or remain associated with cigarette butts. Potential pathways of aquatic life exposure to cigarette butts include direct consumption and contact with leachate generated from immersion of cigarette butts in water.
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A literature review did not identify any well-documented studies of cigarette consumption by wildlife, although there were anecdotal reports of consumption by sea turtles (Novotny et al., 2011). Laboratory studies are focused on invertebrates (snails, bacteria, insects, worms) and, more recently, fish. The available studies indicate that cigarette butts can be toxic to aquatic life, with impacts ranging from changes in behavior, impacts to embryonic development and death. Factors influencing toxicity include the test species utilized, type and brand of cigarette, smoking behaviour, exposure time and the available dilution of substances present in cigarette butts in the environment. A small number of papers included a recommendation for mitigation of potential impacts, specifically through public education, to change behavior and increase understanding that cigarette butts are litter, have the potential to harm aquatic life, and should be disposed of properly. ALTERNATIVES This is an information report. No alternatives are presented. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS This is an information report. There are no financial implications. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION The GVS&DD Board requested staff to conduct a preliminary scientific literature search on the potential impact of cigarette butts on aquatic life. Extensive literature search revealed a very limited number of scientific studies on this topic. The substances found in cigarette butts include pesticides, metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, plastics and nicotine, and their combined toxicological effects are largely unknown. Cigarette butts can be toxic to aquatic life, with effects ranging from behavioral changes to developmental impacts and death. A small number of papers recommended mitigation of potential impacts through public education to increase understanding that cigarette butts are litter, have the potential to harm aquatic life and should be disposed of properly. References 1. Agbon, A. O., Omoniyi, I. T., & Teko, A. A. (2002). Acute toxicity of tobacco (Nicotiana tobaccum)
leaf dust on Oreochromis niloticus and haematological changes resulting from sublethal exposure. Journal of Aquatic Sciences, 17(1), 5-8.
2. Booth, D. J., Gribben, P., & Parkinson, K. (2015). Impact of cigarette butt leachate on tide pool snails. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 95(1), 362-364.
3. Dobaradaran, S., Nabipour, I., Saeedi, R., Ostovar, A., Khorsand, M., Khajeahmadi, N., & Keshtkar,
M. (2016). Association of metals (Cd, Fe, As, Ni, Cu, Zn and Mn) with cigarette butts in northern part of the Persian Gulf. Tobacco Control, tobaccocontrol-2016.
4. Green, A. L. R., Putschew, A., & Nehls, T. (2014). Littered cigarette butts as a source of nicotine in
urban waters. Journal of Hydrology, 519, 3466-3474.
5. Konar, S. K. (1970). Nicotine as a fish poison. The Progressive Fish-Culturist, 32(2), 103-104.
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6. Konar, S. K. (1977). Toxicity of nicotine to aquatic life. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 24(1 & 2), 124-
128.
7. Lee, W., & Lee, C. C. (2015). Developmental toxicity of cigarette butts – An underdeveloped issue. Ecotoxicology & Environmental Safety, 113362-368.
8. Micevska, T., Warne, M. S. J., Pablo, F., & Patra, R. (2006). Variation in, and causes of, toxicity of
cigarette butts to a cladoceran and microtox. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 50(2), 205-212.
9. Novotny, T. E., Hardin, S. N., Hovda, L. R., Novotny, D. J., McLean, M. K., & Khan, S. (2011). Tobacco
and cigarette butt consumption in humans and animals. Tobacco control, 20(Suppl 1), i17-i20.
10. Omoniyi, I., Agbon, A. O., & Sodunke, S. A. (2002). Effect of lethal and sub-lethal concentrations of Tobacco (Nicotiana tobaccum) leaf dust extract on weight and hematological changes in Clarias gariepinus (Burchell). Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 6(2), 37-41.
11. Seckar, J. A., Stavanja, M. S., Harp, P. R., Yongsheng, Y., Garner, C. D., & Doi, J. (2008).
Environmental fate and effects of nicotine released during cigarette production. Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry, 27(7), 1505-1514.
12. Slaughter, E., Gersberg, R. M., Watanabe, K., Rudolph, J., Stransky, C., & Novotny, T. E. (2011).
Toxicity of cigarette butts, and their chemical components, to marine and freshwater fish. Tobacco Control, 20(Suppl 1), i25-i29.
13. Vancouver Aquarium and World Wildlife Fund. 2015 data. Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-up. http://www.shorelinecleanup.ca/en/content/facts-figures, http://www.shorelinecleanup.ca/sites/default/files/gcscstaff/2015%20Website%20F%26F%20-%20BC.pdf Accessed Jan 10, 2017.
14. Wright, S. L., Rowe, D., Reid, M. J., Thomas, K. V., & Galloway, T. S. (2015). Bioaccumulation and biological effects of cigarette litter in marine worms. Scientific reports, 5.
15. Wu, J., Li, M., Chen, J., & Lee, H. (2012). In vivo and in vitro metabolism of tobacco-specific
nitrosamine, 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (NNK), by the freshwater planarian, Dugesia japonica. Chemosphere, 87(11), 1341-1347.
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April11, 2017
THE CORPORATION OF DELTA Office of Tlte Mayor, Lois E. Jackson
Mayor Malcolm Brodie, Chair Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Committee 4330 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 4G8
Dear Chair Brodie,
Re: Vancouver Landfill Technical Liaison Committee
At the March 27, 2017 Regular Meeting, Delta Council considered a report by the Human Resources and Corporate Planning Department regarding Vancouver Landfill Technical Liaison Committee and unanimously endorsed the recommendations contained therein.
Accordingly, this letter and enclosed report are provided for your information.
Yours truly,
~lka/u fG'- Lois E. Jackson
Mayor
Enclosure
cc: Delta Council Delta Environment Advisory Committee George V. Harvie, Chief Administrative Officer Sean McGill, Director of Human Resources & Corporate Planning Mike Brotherston, Manager, Climate Action & Environment
4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, British Columbia, Canada V4K 3E2 T 604 946-3210 I F 604 946-6055 I E [email protected]
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To: Mayor and Council
The Corporation of Delta COUNCIL REPORT -Regular Meeting
From: Human Resources and Corporate Planning
Date: March 9, 2017
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The following report has been reviewed and endorsed by the Chief Administrative Officer.
• RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. THAT a copy of this report be provided to the City of Vancouver's Mayor Gregor Robertson and Council; Mr. Sadhu Johnston, City Manager; and Mr. Jerry Dobrovolny, General Manager of Engineering Services.
B. THAT a copy of this report be provided to:
a. Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Committee
b. Delta's Environment Advisory Committee
• PURPOSE:
To provide information to Council on the subject of a recent meeting of the Vancouver Landfill Technical Liaison Committee.
• BACKGROUND:
At the April11, 2011 Regular Meeting of Delta Council, the establishment of a Vancouver Landfill Technical Liaison Committee was endorsed in response to concerns raised by Delta regarding landfill gas emissions. The committee meets quarterly to discuss issues relating to the Vancouver Landfill and consists of senior staff from the Corporation of Delta (Delta) and City of Vancouver (Vancouver). A map showing the phases of the Vancouver Landfill is included as Attachment A. Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 West have been closed. The current active area of the Landfill is Phase 3 East.
• DISCUSSION:
The twentieth meeting of the Vancouver Landfill Technical Liaison Committee (the committee) was held on February 23, 2017. The following items were discussed:
Landfill Gas Collection and Progressive Landfill Closure Works
Overall landfill gas collection efficiency was 74% for 2016 which is calculated using a site specific landfill gas generation model. Vancouver has received support from the Ministry of Environment to reference this model in their reporting. A target efficiency of 75% is set out
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in the BC Landfill Gas Management Regulation. Significant improvements have been made to landfill gas collection efficiency over the past five years.
The Village Farms Greenhouse currently uses approximately 58% of the landfil l gas that is collected in its cogeneration facility and the remainder is flared at the landfill. As noted in previous reports to Council, Vancouver staff advised that discussions are continuing with FortisBC regarding the installation of a system to clean the gas that is currently being flared so that it can be injected into the natural gas pipeline as "renewable natural gas".
Vancouver has indicated its support to amend the current landfill gas agreement with Village Farms Greenhouse to provide additional gas over the next two winters to use in modified boilers. This gas is currently being flared until the FortisBC project is operational.
Construction of the first of three phases of the $42 million closure project for the Western 40 Hectares at Vancouver Landfill will be commencing soon with the first tender for work closing on March 28, 2017. Concurrent to this closure project is the closure of Phase 3 Southeast which is the most recently filled area with waste. This project has an estimated cost of $13.7 million. The Phase 3 Northeast area is expected to be closed in 2018.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
While Vancouver is striving to collect as much landfill gas as possible, there still is a quantity of methane that is not collected and emitted to the atmosphere. Methane has a global warming potential that is 25 times greater than an equivalent amount of carbon dioxide. As a result, the estimated quantity of methane emissions from the landfill are multiplied by 25 to get emissions that are reported in carbon dioxide equivalents.
As noted previously, the landfill gas collection efficiency was improved to 74% in 2016, meaning 26% of the methane produced was not captured. This uncaptured methane equals approximately 185,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide or about 36,900 vehicles. Vancouver is continuing to increase the landfill gas collection efficiency as noted previously which is 78% year to date. Each percent increase in landfill gas collection efficiency represents a reduction iri emissions comparable to removing 1,400 vehicles from the road.
Landfill Operations
The landfill is operated in accordance with a Landfill Design, Operation and Progressive Closure Plan that is approved by the Ministry of Environment. Vancouver has initiated an update of this Plan given the fact the current plan is based on the regional plan for additional waste to energy capacity which has been deferred. The update of this plan will include stakeholder consultation and workshops which is anticipated to commence later this year. Further information will be provided to Council as this proceeds.
Vancouver has initiated a project to upgrade the landfill entry and scales along with the residential drop off area where additional recycling opportunities will be available for residents. Preloading of the area is expected to be complete in April 2017 with construction scheduled to begin later this year.
Vancouver typically retains a third party consultant to review environmental monitoring data and is currently seeking a qualified proponent to conduct this work for the upcoming five
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year period. This work will bundle the annual reviews of water monitoring data, a 5-year hydrogeological review plus a geotechnical aspect looking at the potential for sheer in the soils. acting as a liner below the landfill. Storm water quantity and quality will be assessed and stakeholder workshops will be held to review opportunities to remove clean stormwater from the leachate flows to the sanitary sewer. A review of the dredge pond and ecological aspects of the pond will also be considered. Stakeholder engagement with Delta and others will be part of this project.
The upcoming site visit to the Zanker Recycling Facility was discussed. Staff will be providing a report to Council on this site visit in the context of ongoing Tri-Partite discussions with Vancouver and Metro Vancouver related to the Vancouver Landfill.
Regulatory Reporting
It was confirmed at the committee meeting that Delta was receiving regular information on landfill gas, water quality and leachate monitoring from Vancouver. Since the last committee meeting, there have been no formal regulatory reports due.
No issues of non-compliance with regulations or the Landfill's Operational Certificate were identified.
Complaints
A summary of the complaints received since the last meeting was reviewed by the committee. No formal odour complaints have been received where the landfill was identified to be the source. Delta has also not received any formal odour complaints that were attributed to the Vancouver Landfill since the last meeting .
Implications: Financial Implications -There are no financial implications
• CONCLUSION:
A summary of items discussed at the last meeting of the Vancouver Landfill Technical Liaison Committee is provided for information . This committee is an important mechanism for ensuring ongoing communication between Vancouver and Delta staff related to Vancouver Landfill issues.
~-Sean McGill Director of Human Resources and Corporate Planning
Department submission prepared by: Mike Brotherston, Manager of Climate Action and Environment
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This report has been prepared in consulta,tion with the following listed departments.
ConcurrinQ Departments
Department Name Signature
Engineering Steven Lan ~P-Office of Climate Action and
Mike Brotherston ~ Environment
• ATTACHMENT: A. Vancouver Landfill fill plan
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