The Comox Strathcona Waste Management (CSWM) is welcoming the public “behind the scenes” with guided tours of the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre Landfill on Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 9 am to 12:20 pm.
The public can pre-register at www.cswm.ca/swmp for one of five bus tours to learn about where our waste goes and how they play a role in reducing waste in our community.
Attendees will see where waste goes and how it is managed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the surrounding environment. Interactive stations will demonstrate how to reduce waste, recycle and compost.
This event is part of a four-step process to develop a new Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) for the Comox Strathcona Waste Management service area. A SWMP outlines the long-term vision for garbage and recycling and presents the programs, services, infrastructure, and policies that guide the design and implementation of solid waste in the region.
The Ministry of Environment recommends that plans be renewed every ten years to ensure that the plan reflects best practices and the evolving realities of solid waste. The SWMP for our region was last updated in 2012. Meanwhile, the Comox Strathcona Waste Management service area population has grown 13% during that time and is forecast to continue to grow. As communities, regulations, and public needs change, the CSWM must adapt to meet the evolving environment through the delivery of effective, cost efficient and convenient solid waste management services.
The public is invited to provide input about how solid waste is managed, future trends, and draft goals and guiding principles for managing solid waste over the next ten years. They can participate through a range of activities over the next three months, including in-person and virtual public open houses, community outreach events, and an online survey.
Learn more about how to Weigh In On Waste is at: www.cswm.ca/swmp
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