Solid Waste Management Plan
Public Advisory Committee members learn about possible waste options
in the Central Okanagan.
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"Garbage School 301" information session.
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In October 2006, the Regional District of Central Okanagan Board and the Councils
of the City of Kelowna and District's of Lake Country and Peachland received and
approved submission of the draft Solid Waste Management Plan to the Ministry of
Environment for final approval. In early 2008, the Ministry of Environment gave
final approved to the plan.
Link to
Solid Waste Management Plan
Below, you'll find an explanation and links to various documents that formed the
focus of the extensive and comprehensive public consultation regarding updating
the Solid Waste Management Plan.
Reviewing the Future of our Garbage
Residents and businesses in the Central Okanagan have made great strides in reducing
garbage by recycling and composting. However, with a booming construction industry
and continued economic growth increases predicted, the need to manage and protect
our scarce landfill space is more important than ever.
The Regional District of Central Okanagan conducted an extensive public consultation
process during 2005 and 2006 to review and update the Solid Waste Management Plan.
Consultation is Key
A consultant was hired to facilitate the review process which examined current programs,
evaluating their effectiveness at reducing and managing all aspects of solid waste
and setting new goals to work towards over the next 20 years. As well, options
for future waste reduction and management were presented for discussion, review
and comments by two committees: A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) was made
up of representatives of local and provincial governments while the Public Advisory
Committee (PAC) brought together members of the public representing a wide range
of community interests, such as neighbourhood groups, businesses, service clubs,
construction groups and institutions.
During the spring of 2006, proposed programs and strategies were presented to the
general public through community meetings to help guide the development of the draft
Solid Waste Management Plan. A number of 'Let's Talk Trash' Open Houses
were held throughout the region. Approximately 200 residents participated
and had their say about the future of garbage and recycling programs in the Central
Okanagan. As well, many people took the opportunity to provide their thoughts
through an online questionnaire.
Open House Presentation on Phase 1 Options,
Open House Presentation on Phase 2 Options
On June 27th, 2006, the Public Advisory Committee held its final meeting.
Links to the Presentation and Minutes are listed below.
For more information on the Solid Waste Management Plan
please contact the Regional District of Central Okanagan Waste Reduction Office
by email at recycle@cord.bc.ca or call (250)
469-6250.
Meeting Minutes & Presentations
June 27, 2006 (Final PAC meeting)
April 4, 2006 -
Minutes
March 23, 2006 -
Solid Waste Management Plan presentation to Regional District Engineering
Committee
October 18, 2005
June 28, 2005
June 7, 2005 "Garbage School 301"
May 17, 2005 -
Minutes
April 26, 2005
February 15, 2005
Other Links
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Guide to Developing Solid Waste Management
Plans
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