RDN / CVRD Waste Stream Bylaw - Adoption Pending

In the summer of 2003 the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) and Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) announced to the local recycling and solid waste industry their intention to introduce their draft Waste Stream Licensing Bylaw. Following an intensive stakeholder consultation and legal review processes process, a Final Draft of the Bylaw was released in May 2004.

The Waste Steam Bylaw is a licensing bylaw for all facilities that manage municipal solid waste and recyclable materials. It will be used to raise the industry bar by directing material to legitimate, licensed facilities, while penalizing generators, haulers and land owners for any improper disposal or handling of solid waste. The two regions are introducing the bylaw in parallel in order to create a seamless border for all operators.

The Bylaw was submitted to the regions' respective Boards and is currently sitting with the provincial Ministry of Water, Lands and Parks for review. If approved, the Bylaw will be back to the Boards for adoption, later this year. Once adopted, it is expected waste facilities will have approximately four to six months to get their required licenses.

For information about the Bylaw, contact:..

  • CVRD
    Bob McDonald
    Solid Waste Reduction Program Coordinator
    250-746-2530

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