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HALTON CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD CANADIAN MARTYRS (8112) 3201 Lansdown Drive, Burlington, ON L7M 1K1 WASTE AUDIT RESULTS AND WASTE REDUCTION WORKPLAN September 1, 2010 – August 31, 2011

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HALTON CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

CANADIAN MARTYRS (8112)

3201 Lansdown Drive,

Burlington, ON

L7M 1K1

WASTE AUDIT RESULTS AND WASTE REDUCTION WORKPLAN

September 1, 2010 – August 31, 2011

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Table of Contents 

1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 1 

2.0 Methodology .......................................................................................................................................... 1 

2.1 Sorting Waste and Recycling ............................................................................................................... 1 

2.2 Data Organization and Manipulation .................................................................................................. 2 

3.0 Current Waste Management System .................................................................................................... 2 

4.0 Waste Audit Results ............................................................................................................................... 2 

5.0 Discussion and Recommendations ........................................................................................................ 2 

5.1 Source Reduction ................................................................................................................................ 2 

5.2 Recycling and Composting .................................................................................................................. 3 

5.3 Recycled Content of Supplies .............................................................................................................. 4 

6.0 Conclusion .............................................................................................................................................. 4 

 

School Waste Audit Results ......................................................................................................................... 5 

MOE School Waste Audit Report ................................................................................................................. 7 

MOE Waste Reduction Workplan .............................................................................................................. 12 

 

Appendix A  Ontario Regulation 102/94  .................................................................................................. 16 

Appendix B  Ontario Regulation 103/94  ................................................................................................... 28 

 

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1.0 Introduction 

In  accordance with  Ontario  Regulation  102/94,  a  solid  non‐hazardous,  end‐of‐pipe waste  audit was conducted at all Halton Catholic District School Board schools between October 2010 and May 2011.   

Regulation 102/94 states that any educational institution with enrolment greater than 350 is required to complete a waste audit annually as well as develop a waste reduction workplan based on the results of the audit.  At the HCDSB, a waste audit was conducted at every school facility regardless of enrolment to ensure our continued commitment to waste reduction. According to the regulation, the workplan must be updated annually and commitment to its implementation must be made.   The following areas must be addressed within the audit: 

• The way in which the waste is generated 

• The amount, nature and composition of the waste generated 

• The method in which the waste is managed after generation  

The waste reduction workplan must include: 

• plans to reduce, reuse and recycle waste 

• who will implement each part of the plan 

• when each part will be implemented 

• what the expected results are 

It  is also required that a recycling component  is  included  in the waste audit summary, focusing on the recycled content of items purchased for use within each educational institution.  See Appendix A for the complete details of Ontario Regulation 102/94. 

2.0 Methodology 

2.1  Sorting Waste and Recycling 

At each  facility, waste was collected over a one day period and stored  in garbage bags  for sorting.   A minimum of one quarter of  the  total number of bags was selected  for sorting at each  location.   Bags were selected with no discrimination based on size, weight, smell or any other characteristic. 

Eight  waste  categories  were  selected  based  on Ministry  of  Environment  guidelines,  as  well  as  the expected day‐to‐day activities that take place at the schools.  The waste categories are as follows: 

• Recyclable Plastic (#1,2,5) 

• Non‐Recyclable Plastic 

• Recyclable Paper (including cardboard and newsprint where applicable) 

• Organic Paper 

• Recyclable Metal 

• Glass  

• Food and Yard Waste 

• Multi‐Composite/Other Waste   

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For the purpose of this waste audit, tetra‐packs were sorted under the category of Recyclable Plastic. 

Each selected bag was opened and the contents divided  into the above categories.   Each category was then weighed on a scale and recorded in kilograms.  Recycling receptacles were also sorted and weighed based on the above method. 

2.2  Data Organization and Manipulation 

The  raw  data  was  inputted  into  a  Microsoft  Excel  workbook.    Weekly  and  annual  weights  were calculated based on a 40 week school year.  Capture and diversion rates were calculated for each facility and annual weight generated and diverted per student was calculated.   

3.0 Current Waste Management System 

The majority of waste generated at each school  is the result of student and staff consumption.   Some waste is a result of packaging associated with cleaning and school supplies. 

All waste collection, transportation and disposal are orchestrated through the Halton Region. 

The current waste generated at each school is typically divided into three collection categories: regular waste, blue box items and green cart items.  

4.0 Waste Audit Results 

Individual school waste audit results varied.  Please see attached results for each facility.   

5.0 Discussion and Recommendations 

Recommendations  to  increase  capture  and  diversion  rates,  reduce  the  amount  of  waste  going  to landfills and increase the HCDSB’s overall sustainability, can be broken down into three main strategies: 

• Source Reduction  • Recycling and Composting  • Recycled Content of Supplies 

 5.1  Source Reduction 

The  two main strategies  for source  reduction within a  facility  is  to change  the output product and  to change  the  processes  that  occur  within  the  facility,  this may  include  changing  the  input materials, changing  the  technologies  used  and  exercising  best  practices.    For  schools,  the  focus  for recommendations  is on exercising best practices regarding reducing and reusing potential waste.   This may include but is not limited to the usage of reusable containers for sandwiches and snacks and using both sides of paper.   

 

 

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5.2  Recycling and Composting 

In  addition  to  the  requirements  of  Regulation  102/94,  Ontario  Regulation  103/94  states  that  the operator of a school with an enrolment of 350 students or more, shall ensure that a source separation program be  implemented  for  the waste  generated by  the operation of  the  institution.   According  to Regulation 103/94 waste must be separated into at least the following categories: 

• Aluminum food or beverage cans 

• Cardboard  

• Fine paper 

• Glass bottles and jars for food or beverages 

• Newsprint 

• Steel food or beverage cans 

In Halton, all of the above materials are not required to be separated at the source.  They are collected as one waste stream and are later sorted at the Regional recycling centre.  All HCDSB schools currently participate  in  the Halton Region’s Blue Bin program and are  therefore  in  compliance with Regulation 103/94. See Appendix B for the complete details of Ontario Regulation 103/94. 

At most  schools,  it was  found  that  Recyclable  Paper,  Food  and  Yard Waste,  Recyclable  Plastic  and Organic Paper were the most significant contributors to the waste by weight.   Between October 2009 and January 2010, under the guidance of the Halton Region, the GreenCart program was introduced into all Board  facilities, which collects all  food and organic waste.   This program has, and will continue  to, significantly impact the total diversion of the Board’s waste from landfills. 

To  assist  in  increasing  capture  rates  of  waste  that  can  be  disposed  of  in  the  current  recycling receptacles, schools should ensure all classrooms and offices have the appropriate number of recycling bins to help maximize capture rates. Recycling bins should also be placed in areas where beverages are regularly consumed from containers.  Students and faculty should be educated on what is placed in the recycling bin versus a waste container. Each classroom and office should have information posted on the classroom walls to help the students participate  in recycling.   To help ensure that recyclable  items are being  disposed  of  in  the  recycling  receptacles  there  should  always  be  a  one‐to‐one‐to‐one  ratio  of garbage cans to blue bins to green carts throughout the facility. 

Staff and  students  should  refer  to  the “Green Cart and Blue Box Programs Best Practices Booklet” as provided  to  each  school,  for  further  information  on  how  to  implement  and  improve  the  school’s recycling program.  

Although  it  is  the  responsibility  of  the  Environmental  Sustainability  Officer  to  generate  a  Waste Reduction  Workplan  for  each  facility,  it  is  the  responsibility  of  the  principal  to  facilitate  the implementation of the workplan at each location, and the responsibility of all staff and students at each school  to  carry out  the workplan.   Please  see  your  school’s  attached Waste Reduction Workplan  for further details. 

 

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5.3  Recycled Content of Supplies 

As required by Regulation 102/94, a waste audit must also evaluate the content of recycled material in supplies ordered  for a  facility.   Whenever  financially  feasible the Halton Catholic District School Board purchases  office  supplies,  furniture  and  other  necessities  containing  as  much  recycled  content  as possible.   

Our Environmental Stewardship Policy encourages all Board personnel, students, parents and Catholic School  Councils  to  adopt  and  promote  environmentally  appropriate  practices.  It  also  states  that  the Board use purchasing practices that evaluate the acquisition and disposal of products according to the following criteria: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and whenever possible, select products and services that are environmentally friendly, or alternately refuse products. 

Under  this  Policy,  the  Board  looks  to  develop  and  implement  a  plan  for  integrating  sustainable environmental practices into each of the Board’s operational services, including purchasing.   

6.0 Conclusion 

In  conclusion,  it  is  recommended  that  the  Halton  Catholic  District  School  Board  continue  with  the implementation and integration of the GreenCart program, work to improve the recycling program, re‐educate students and staff on good waste management practices, and purchase supplies with recycled content.  Benefits  from  implementing  these  strategies  include  better  overall  awareness,  improved capture rates, improved diversion rates, reduced costs, and improved community image. Annual waste audits will continue to be completed to track progress and set goals for future years.  

 

 

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Waste Audit Results

Canadian Martyrs Enrolment 361 Waste Audit Conducted on November 23, 2010WASTE CANS:

Waste CategoryActual Weight    

(2 of 6 bags for 1 day) (kg)

Estimated Weight (one day) (kg)

Estimated Weight (one week) (kg)

Estimated Weight (one year) (kg)

Percentage of Total Weight (in waste cans)

Recyclable Plastic 0.312 0.936 4.680 187.200 5.632Non‐recyclable Plastic 0.800 2.400 12.000 480.000 14.440Recyclable Paper 0.088 0.264 1.320 52.800 1.588Organic Paper 0.382 1.146 5.730 229.200 6.895Metal 0.112 0.336 1.680 67.200 2.022Glass 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000Food Waste 1.780 5.340 26.700 1068.000 32.130Non‐Recyclable/Other Waste 2.066 6.198 30.990 1239.600 37.292TOTAL 5.540 16.620 83.100 3324.000 100.000

RECYCLING RECEPTACLES:

Waste CategoryActual Weight    (1 day) (kg)

Estimated Weight (one day) (kg)

Estimated Weight (one week) (kg)

Estimated Weight (one year) (kg)

Percentage of Total Weight (in recycling bins)

Recyclable Plastic 5.276 5.276 26.380 1055.200 53.793Recyclable Paper 3.728 3.728 18.640 745.600 38.010Metal 0.518 0.518 2.590 103.600 5.281Glass 0.286 0.286 1.430 57.200 2.916Non‐Recyclable/Other Waste 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000TOTAL 9.808 9.808 49.040 1961.600 100.000

GREEN CARTS:

Waste CategoryActual Weight    

(1 of 2 totes for 1 week) (kg)

Estimated Weight (one day) (kg)

Estimated Weight (one week) (kg)

Estimated Weight (one year) (kg)

Food Waste and Organic Paper 36.188 14.475 72.376 2895.040

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Total Weight From All Areas and Capture and Diversion Ratios:

Waste CategoryEstimated Weight (one year) (kg)

Percentage of Total Weight

Diverted Weight (one year) (kg)

Capture Rate (%)

Recyclable Plastic 1242.400 15.187 1055.200 84.932Non‐recyclable Plastic 480.000 5.868 0.000 0.000Recyclable Paper 798.400 9.760 745.600 93.387Metal 170.800 2.088 103.600 60.656Glass 57.200 0.699 57.200 100.000Food Waste and Organic Paper 4192.240 51.246 2895.040 69.057Non‐Recyclable/Other Waste 1239.600 15.153 0.000 0.000TOTAL 8180.640 100.000 4856.640 59.367

Current Total Diversion Rate (%) 59.367

Potential Total Diversion Rate (%) 78.980

Waste Generated per Student per Year in Kg: 22.661Waste Diverted per Student per Year in Kg: 13.453

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Ministry of the Environment Waste Form

Report of a Waste Audit Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Establishments

As required by O. Reg. 102/94 I. GENERAL INFORMATION

Name of Owner and/or Operator of Entity and Company Name: Halton Catholic District School Board – Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School 

Name of Contact Person: Erin Holko 

Telephone #: 905‐632‐6300 ext 185 

Email address: [email protected] 

Street Address of Entity: 3201 Lansdown Drive 

Municipality: Burlington 

Type of Entity: Educational Institution

II. DESCRIPTION OF ENTITY

Provide a brief overview of the entity(ties):

Canadian Martyrs is a one story elementary school with 19 classrooms, one gymnasium and no cafeteria.  There are two boy’s and two girl’s washrooms and one boy’s and one girl’s change room for the gymnasium.  There is a staff room with a staff washroom.   Enrolment at the time of the waste audit was 361 students. 

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III. HOW WASTE IS PRODUCED AND DECISIONS AFFECTING THE PRODUCTION OF WASTE

Categories of Waste How Is the Waste Produced and What Management Decisions/Policies Affect Its Production?

Recyclable Plastic (#1,2,5)  Beverage and food containers from staff and students.  PETE 1, HDPE 2, PP 5.  

Non‐recyclable Plastic  Beverage and food wrappers from staff and students. 

Recyclable Paper (including cardboard and newsprint) 

Paper, newsprint and cardboard used in classrooms and offices as well as packaging associated with food and beverages consumed at the facility. 

Organic Paper Paper towels and disposable coffee cups.  Paper towels are located within staff washrooms only and made available to staff by the custodian when required for classroom use. 

Recyclable Metal (including aluminum and steel)  Beverage and food containers from staff and students. 

Glass Negligible – there is a “no glass container” expectation in all schools, although any glass found during audits is usually beverage or food containers. 

Food and Yard Waste  Food waste. 

Multi‐Composite/Other Waste  Any item that did not fall within one of the above categories. 

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IV. MANAGEMENT OF WASTE

For each category of waste listed below (or other waste listed in Part III), indicate which waste items will be disposed or reused/recycled and how each item will be managed at the entity(ies). Category Waste to be Disposed Reused or Recycled Waste

Recyclable Plastic May be placed in garbage bins by staff and students.  Garbage bins emptied into dumpster by custodial staff. 

May be placed in recycling receptacles by staff and students.  Recycling bins emptied into large curb side totes by custodial staff.  Totes picked up by Region once per week.   

Non‐recyclable Plastic Placed in garbage bins by staff and students.  Garbage bins emptied into dumpster by custodial staff. 

 

Recyclable Paper (including cardboard) May be placed in garbage bins by staff and students.  Garbage bins emptied into dumpster by custodial staff. 

May be placed in recycling receptacles by staff and students.  Recycling bins emptied into large curb side totes by custodial staff.  Totes picked up by Region once per week.  May be placed in GOOS paper bins located within each classroom and office. 

Organic Paper May be placed in garbage bins by staff and students.  Garbage bins emptied into dumpster by custodial staff. 

May be placed in organic “green cart” bins by staff and students.  Green carts emptied into larger curb side totes by custodial staff. Totes picked up by Region once per week. 

Recyclable Metal (including aluminum and steel) 

May be placed in garbage bins by staff and students.  Garbage bins emptied into dumpster by custodial staff. 

May be placed in recycling receptacles by staff and students.  Recycling bins emptied into large curb side totes by custodial staff.  Totes picked up by Region once per week.   

Glass May be placed in garbage bins by staff and students.  Garbage bins emptied into dumpster by custodial staff. 

May be placed in recycling receptacles by staff and students.  Recycling bins emptied into large curb side totes by custodial staff.  Totes picked up by Region once per week.   

Food Waste May be placed in garbage bins by staff and students.  Garbage bins emptied into dumpster by custodial staff. 

May be placed in organic “green cart” bins by staff and students.  Green carts emptied into larger curb side totes by custodial staff. Totes picked up by Region once per week. 

Multi‐Composite/Other Waste Placed in garbage bins by staff and students.  Garbage bins emptied into dumpster by custodial staff. 

 

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V. ESTIMATED QUANTITY OF WASTE PRODUCED ANNUALLY

   

Waste Management Summary (Quantities in kg)

Generated Reused Recycled Disposed

Waste Category Base Year

Current Year ∆ Base

Year Current

Year ∆ Base Year

Current Year ∆ Base

Year Current

Year ∆

Recyclable Plastic (#1,2,5)

733  1242.40  509.40  0.00  0.00  0.00  543.80  1055.20  511.40  189.20  187.20  ‐2.00 

Non-Recyclable Plastic

668.8  480.00  ‐188.80  0.00  0.00  0.00  0.00  0.00  0.00  668.80  480.00  ‐188.80 

Recyclable Paper 2987.6  798.40  ‐2189.20  0.00  0.00  0.00  2873.20  745.60  ‐2127.60  114.40  52.80  ‐61.60 

Metal 73.07  170.80  97.73  0.00  0.00  0.00  36.40  103.60  67.20  36.67  67.20  30.53 

Glass 35  57.20  22.20  0.00  0.00  0.00  35.00  57.20  22.20  0.00  0.00  0.00 

Food Waste/Organic Paper

4106.67  4192.24  85.57  0.00  0.00  0.00  0.00  2895.04  2895.04  4106.67  1297.20  ‐2809.47 

Multi-Composite/Other Waste

778.8  1239.60  460.80  0.00  0.00  0.00  0.00  0.00  0.00  778.80  1239.60  460.80 

Total 9382.94  8180.64  ‐1202.30  0.00  0.00  0.00  3488.40  4856.64  1368.24  5894.54  3324.00  ‐2570.54 

Percent Change       ‐12.81        0.00        39.22        ‐43.61 

 

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VI. EXTENT TO WHICH MATERIALS OR PRODUCTS USED AND SOLD BY THE ENTITY CONSIST OF RECYCLED OR REUSED MATERIALS OR PRODUCTS 1. Do you have a management policy in place that promotes the purchasing and/or use of materials or products

that consist of recycled and/or reused materials or products? If yes, please describe:

Whenever financially feasible the Halton Catholic District School Board purchases office supplies, furniture and other necessities containing as much recycled content as possible.   Our Environmental Stewardship Policy encourages all Board personnel, students, parents and Catholic School Councils to adopt and promote environmentally appropriate practices. It also states that we will use purchasing practices that evaluate the acquisition and disposal of products according to the following criteria: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and whenever possible, select products and services that are environmentally friendly, or alternately refuse products.  Under this Policy, the HCDSB looks to develop and implement a plan for integrating sustainable environmental practices into each of the Board’s operational services, including purchasing.    

2. Do you have plans to increase the extent to which materials or products used and sold* consist of recycled or reused materials or products? If yes, please describe: (* Information regarding materials or products “sold” that consist of recycled or reused materials or products is only required from owner(s) of retail shopping establishments and the owner(s) or operator(s) of large manufacturing establishments).

N/A 

I hereby certify that the information provided in this Report of Waste Audit is complete and correct.

Signature of authorized official:

Title: Environmental Sustainability Officer 

Date: July 31, 2011 

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Ministry of the Environment Waste Form

Report of a Waste Reduction Work Plan

Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Establishments

As required by O. Reg. 102/94

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

Name of Owner and/or Operator of Entity and Company Name: Halton Catholic District School Board – Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School Name of Contact Person: Erin Holko 

Telephone #: 905‐632‐6300 ext 185 

Email address: [email protected] 

Street Address of Entity: 3201 Lansdown Drive

Municipality: Burlington Type of Entity: Educational Institution II. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENTITY

Provide a brief overview of the entity: Canadian Martyrs is a one story elementary school with 19 classrooms, one gymnasium and no cafeteria.  There are two boy’s and two girl’s washrooms and one boy’s and one girl’s change room for the gymnasium.  There is a staff room with a staff washroom.  Enrolment at the time of the waste audit was 361 students.

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III. PLANS TO REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE WASTE

For each category of waste described in Part V of “Report of a Waste Audit” (on which this plan is based), explain what your plans are to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle the waste, including: 1) how the waste will be source separated at the establishment, and 2) the programs to reduce, reuse and recycle all source separated waste. Waste Category (as stated in Part V

of your “Report of a Waste Audit”)

Source Separation and 3Rs Program

Recyclable Plastic (#1,2,5) 

Reduce:  Litterless lunch and water bottle‐free campaigns are encouraged throughout the school.Reuse: Students and staff are encouraged to reuse plastic containers whenever possible for storage or academic purposes (ex: art project).  Recycle:  School will participate in blue box recycling under the guidance of the principal and designated “Green Team Leader” and in accordance to the procedures outlined in the “Green Cart and Blue Box Programs Best Practices Booklet”, distributed in hardcopy and electronic copy to the principal and custodians. 

Non‐recyclable Plastic 

Reduce:  Litterless lunch campaigns are encouraged throughout the school. Reuse:  Students and staff are encouraged to reuse plastic containers whenever possible for storage or academic purposes (ex: art project). 

Recyclable Paper (including cardboard and newsprint) 

Reduce:  Staff and students are encouraged to print on both sides of paper and to use paperless forms of communication whenever possible.  Reuse:  GOOS (“good on other side”) paper box in each classroom and office. Recycle:  School will participate in blue box recycling under the guidance of the principal and designated “Green Team Leader” and in accordance to the procedures outlined in the “Green Cart and Blue Box Programs Best Practices Booklet”, distributed in hardcopy and electronic copy to the principal and custodians. 

Organic Paper 

Reduce:  Staff and students are encouraged to reduce their use of paper towels whenever possible.Recycle:    School  will  participate  in  green  cart  recycling  under  the  guidance  of  the  principal  and designated “Green Team Leader” and in accordance to the procedures outlined in the “Green Cart and Blue Box Programs Best Practices Booklet”, distributed in hardcopy and electronic copy to the principal and custodians. 

Recyclable Metal (including aluminum and steel) 

Reduce:  Litterless lunch campaigns are encouraged throughout the school. Reuse:  Students and staff are encouraged to reuse metal containers whenever possible for storage or academic purposes (ex: art project). Recycle:  School will participate in blue box recycling under the guidance of the principal and designated “Green Team Leader” and  in accordance  to  the procedures outlined  in  the “Green Cart and Blue Box Programs  Best  Practices  Booklet”,  distributed  in  hardcopy  and  electronic  copy  to  the  principal  and custodians. 

Glass 

Reduce:  Staff and students are discouraged from bringing glass containers to school.  Reuse:   Students and staff are encouraged to reuse glass containers whenever possible for storage or academic purposes (ex: art project). Recycle:  School will participate in blue box recycling under the guidance of the principal and designated “Green Team Leader” and  in accordance  to  the procedures outlined  in  the “Green Cart and Blue Box Programs  Best  Practices  Booklet”,  distributed  in  hardcopy  and  electronic  copy  to  the  principal  and custodians. 

Food and Yard Waste 

Reduce:  Litterless lunch campaigns are encouraged throughout the school. Recycle:    School  will  participate  in  green  cart  recycling  under  the  guidance  of  the  principal  and designated “Green Team Leader” and in accordance to the procedures outlined in the “Green Cart and Blue Box Programs Best Practices Booklet”, distributed in hardcopy and electronic copy to the principal and custodians. 

Multi‐Composite/Other Waste 

Reduce:    Litterless  lunch  campaigns  are encouraged  throughout  the  school.    Students  and  staff  are encouraged to use reusable or recyclable containers whenever possible. Reuse:  Staff and students are encouraged to reuse any waste that can be reused.   

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IV. RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPLEMENTING THE WASTE REDUCTION WORK PLAN

Identify who is responsible for implementing the Waste Reduction Work Plan at your entity. If more than one person is responsible for implementation, identify each person who is responsible and indicate the part of the Waste Reduction Work Plan that each person is responsible for implementing.

Name of Person Responsibility Telephone # Martin Rokowski  Principal (implementation of plan) 905‐336‐5792 Erin Holko  Environmental Sustainability Officer 

(development of plan)905‐632‐6300 ext 185

V. TIMETABLE FOR IMPLEMENTING WASTE REDUCTION WORK PLAN

Provide a timetable indicating when each Source Separation and 3Rs program of the Waste Reduction Work Plan will be implemented.

Source Separation and 3Rs Program Schedule for Completion

3Rs Waste Management Program including “Blue Box” and “Green Cart” Programs  

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle program already in place at each facility.  Students and staff refer to “Green Cart and Blue Box Programs Best Practices Booklet” for details regarding source separation practices at their school.  Each school is responsible for creating and implementing their own 3R’s program annually. 

VI. COMMUNICATION TO STAFF, CUSTOMERS, GUESTS AND VISITORS

Explain how the Waste Reduction Work Plan will be communicated to employees, customers, tenants, guests/visitors and students: Each facility’s Waste Audit Report and Waste Reduction Workplan will be posted on the custodian’s bulletin board  and  be made  available  to  any  and  all  staff,  students  and  visitors who wish  to  view  them.    Both documents will also be electronically shared through the HCDSB staff intranet site.  Results from all facility waste audits will be shared with principals, custodians and Green Teams via email.     

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VII. ESTIMATED WASTE PRODUCED BY MATERIAL TYPE AND THE PROJECTED AMOUNT

Material Categories (as stated in

Part III)

Estimated Annual Waste

Produced (kg)

Name of Proposed 3Rs

Program (as stated in Part III)

Projections to Reduce, Reuse or Recycle Waste

(kg)

Estimated Annual

Amount to be Diverted

(%) Reduce Reuse Recycle

Recyclable Plastic (#1,2,5)  1242.40 

3Rs Waste Management Program including “Blue Box” and “Green Cart” 

Programs 

186.36  124.24  621.20  75 

Non‐recyclable Plastic  480.00 

3Rs Waste Management Program including “Blue Box” and “Green Cart” 

Programs 

72.00  48.00  0.00  25 

Recyclable Paper (including cardboard 

and newsprint) 798.40 

3Rs Waste Management Program including “Blue Box” and “Green Cart” 

Programs 

119.76  79.84  399.20  75 

Recyclable Metal (including aluminum 

and steel) 170.80 

3Rs Waste Management Program including “Blue Box” and “Green Cart” 

Programs 

25.62  17.08  85.40  75 

Glass  57.20 

3Rs Waste Management Program including “Blue Box” and “Green Cart” 

Programs 

8.58  5.72  28.60  75 

Food Waste/Organic Paper  4192.24 

3Rs Waste Management Program including “Blue Box” and “Green Cart” 

Programs 

628.84  419.22  2096.12  75 

Multi‐Composite/Other 

Waste 1239.60 

3Rs Waste Management Program including “Blue Box” and “Green Cart” 

Programs 

185.94  123.96  0.00  25 

I hereby certify that the information provided in this Waste Reduction Work Plan is complete and correct. Signature of authorized official:

Title: Environmental Sustainability Officer 

Date: July 31, 2011 

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APPENDIX A   

 

Environmental Protection Act

ONTARIO REGULATION 102/94

WASTE AUDITS AND WASTE REDUCTION WORK PLANS

Consolidation Period: From March 3, 1994 to the e-Laws currency date.

No amendments.

This Regulation is made in English only.

PART I GENERAL

1. In this Regulation,

“waste” means municipal waste as defined in Regulation 347 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990;

“waste audit” means a study relating to waste;

“waste reduction work plan” means a plan to reduce, reuse and recycle waste. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 1.

2. A waste audit required under this Regulation shall address,

(a) the amount, nature and composition of the waste;

(b) the manner by which the waste gets produced, including management decisions and policies that relate to the production of waste; and

(c) the way in which the waste is managed. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 2.

3. (1) A waste reduction work plan required under this Regulation shall include, to the extent that is reasonable, plans to reduce, reuse and recycle waste and shall set out who will implement each part of the plan, when each part will be implemented and what the expected results are.

(2) In developing the work plan, regard shall be had to the following principles:

1. Reduction is the first objective.

2. If reduction is not possible, then reuse is the next objective.

3. If reduction and reuse are not possible, then recycling is the final objective. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 3.

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4. A person who is required under this Regulation to prepare a report of a waste audit or a waste reduction work plan shall prepare it on a form provided by the Ministry or in the same format as such a form. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 4.

5. (1) A person who is required under this Regulation to prepare a report of a waste audit or a waste reduction work plan shall retain a copy of the report or plan for at least five years after it was prepared.

(2) A person who is required under this Regulation to prepare a report of a waste audit or a waste reduction work plan shall submit to the Director, on request, the required report or plan, within seven days of the Director requesting them. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 5.

6. (1) A person who becomes subject to an obligation under this Regulation to prepare a report of a waste audit or a waste reduction work plan shall do so within six months of becoming subject to the obligation.

(2) This section does not apply with respect to updated reports or plans.

(3) This section does not apply with respect to obligations of a builder under Part IV or a demolisher under Part V. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 6.

7. (1) A new owner or operator to whom this Regulation applies is not required to conduct a new waste audit or prepare a new waste reduction work plan if an audit or work plan was conducted or prepared by a previous owner or operator and the new owner or operator updates the audit and work plan as required under this Regulation.

(2) This section does not apply with respect to a builder under Part IV or a demolisher under Part V. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 7.

8. (1) A person who has an obligation to conduct a waste audit and prepare a report under Part II, III, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X or XI in respect of more than one retail shopping establishment, retail shopping complex, building, restaurant, hotel or motel, hospital, location or campus of an educational institution, or site of a manufacturing establishment, may conduct a single audit and prepare a single report for two or more of them if it is reasonable to expect that separate audits would have similar findings.

(2) Subsection (1) applies with necessary modifications with respect to updates of waste audits and reports. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 8.

PART II RETAIL SHOPPING ESTABLISHMENTS

9. This Part applies to the owner of an establishment that sells goods or services at retail to persons who come to the establishment if,

(a) the establishment occupies premises with a floor area of at least 10,000 square metres; or

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(b) the establishment occupies premises in a complex in respect of which Part III applies and the owner of the establishment is solely responsible for the establishment’s waste management. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 9.

10. (1) The owner shall conduct a waste audit covering the waste generated by the operation of the establishment. The audit shall also address the extent to which materials or products used or sold consist of recycled or reused materials or products.

(2) After conducting the waste audit, the owner shall prepare a written report of the audit.

(3) In every year following the initial waste audit, the owner shall update the audit and prepare an updated written report. O.Reg. 102/94, s. 10.

11. (1) The owner shall prepare a written waste reduction work plan, based on the waste audit, to reduce, reuse and recycle waste generated by the operation of the establishment.

(2) In every year following the preparation of the initial waste reduction work plan, the owner shall prepare an updated written plan. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 11.

12. The owner shall implement the waste reduction work plan as updated. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 12.

13. The waste reduction work plan shall include measures for communicating the plan to the owner’s employees who work at the establishment and, as a minimum, those measures shall require,

(a) that the plan or a summary be posted in places where most employees will see it; and

(b) if a summary is posted, that any employee who requests to look at the plan be allowed to do so. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 13.

PART III RETAIL SHOPPING COMPLEXES

14. This Part applies to the owner of a complex that contains premises occupied by establishments that sell goods or services at retail to persons who come to the establishments if the total floor area of such premises is at least 10,000 square metres. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 14.

15. (1) The owner shall conduct a waste audit covering waste generated at the complex other than the waste generated at premises for which the owner is not responsible, either directly or indirectly, for waste management. The audit shall also address the extent to which materials or products used by the owner consist of recycled or reused materials or products.

(2) The waste audit need not cover the waste generated in the operation of an establishment in the complex if Part II applies to the owner of the establishment.

(3) After conducting the waste audit, the owner shall prepare a written report of the audit.

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(4) In every year following the initial waste audit, the owner shall update the audit and prepare an updated written report. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 15.

16. (1) The owner shall prepare a written waste reduction work plan, based on the waste audit, to reduce, reuse and recycle waste generated at the complex other than the waste generated at premises for which the owner is not responsible, either directly or indirectly, for waste management.

(2) The waste reduction work plan need not cover the waste generated in the operation of an establishment in the complex if Part II applies to the owner of the establishment.

(3) In every year following the preparation of the initial waste reduction work plan, the owner shall prepare an updated written plan. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 16.

17. The owner shall implement the waste reduction work plan as updated. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 17.

18. The waste reduction work plan shall include measures for communicating the plan to the owner’s employees who work at the complex and to the occupiers of premises in the complex and, as a minimum, those measures shall require,

(a) that the plan or a summary be posted in places where most employees and occupiers will see it; and

(b) if a summary is posted, that any employee or occupier who requests to look at the plan be allowed to do so. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 18.

PART IV LARGE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

19. (1) This Part applies to a person who undertakes, on their own behalf or on behalf of another person, a construction project consisting of the construction of one or more buildings with a total floor area of at least 2,000 square metres.

(2) In this Part,

“builder” means a person described in subsection (1). O. Reg. 102/94, s. 19.

20. (1) The builder shall conduct a waste audit covering the waste that will be generated in the construction project. The audit shall also address the extent to which materials or products used consist of recycled or reused materials or products.

(2) After conducting the waste audit, the builder shall prepare a written report of the audit. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 20.

21. The builder shall prepare a written waste reduction work plan, based on the waste audit, to reduce, reuse and recycle waste generated in the construction project. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 21.

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22. The builder shall implement the waste reduction work plan. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 22.

23. The waste reduction work plan shall include measures for communicating the plan to the workers at the construction site and, as a minimum, those measures shall require,

(a) that the plan or a summary be posted at the construction site in a place where most of the workers will see it; and

(b) if a summary is posted, that any worker who requests to look at the plan be allowed to do so. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 23.

24. (1) The report of the waste audit and the waste reduction work plan required under this Part shall be prepared before construction work begins at the site.

(2) If construction work has begun at the site before this Regulation comes into force, the following transitional rules apply with respect to the waste audit, the report and the plan:

1. The report and plan shall be prepared within six months after this Regulation comes into force.

2. The report and plan need not be prepared if all work is finished within six months after this Regulation comes into force.

3. The waste audit need not cover any waste generated within six months after this Regulation comes into force.

4. The plan need not address any waste generated within six months after this Regulation comes into force. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 24.

PART V LARGE DEMOLITION PROJECTS

25. (1) This Part applies to a person who undertakes, on their own behalf or on behalf of another person, a demolition project consisting of the demolition of one or more buildings with a total floor area of at least 2,000 square metres.

(2) In this Part,

“demolisher” means a person described in subsection(1). O. Reg. 102/94, s. 25.

26. (1) The demolisher shall conduct a waste audit covering the waste that will be generated in the demolition project.

(2) After conducting the waste audit, the demolisher shall prepare a written report of the audit. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 26.

27. The demolisher shall prepare a written waste reduction work plan, based on the waste audit, to reduce, reuse and recycle waste generated in the demolition project. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 27.

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28. The demolisher shall implement the waste reduction work plan. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 28.

29. The waste reduction work plan shall include measures for communicating the plan to the workers at the demolition site and, as a minimum, those measures shall require,

(a) that the plan or a summary be posted at the demolition site in a place where most of the workers will see it; and

(b) if a summary is posted, that any worker who requests to look at the plan be allowed to do so. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 29.

30. (1) The report of the waste audit and the waste reduction work plan required under this Part shall be prepared before demolition work begins at the site.

(2) If demolition work has begun at the site before this Regulation comes into force, the following transitional rules apply with respect to the waste audit, the report and the plan:

1. The report and plan shall be prepared within six months after this Regulation comes into force.

2. The report and plan need not be prepared if all work is finished within six months after this Regulation comes into force.

3. The waste audit need not cover any waste generated within six months after this Regulation comes into force.

4. The plan need not address any waste generated within six months after this Regulation comes into force. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 30.

PART VI OFFICE BUILDINGS

31. (1) This Part applies to the owner of a building or group of buildings that has at least 10,000 square metres of floor area for use as offices.

(2) For the purposes of subsection (1),

“group of buildings” means two or more buildings where,

(a) each of the buildings has the same ownership, and

(b) each of the buildings is in proximity to at least one other of the buildings such that there is at most one building or other real property of different ownership located between the two.

(3) For purposes of determining, under subsection (2), whether there is at most one building or other real property of different ownership located between two buildings, the following properties shall not be counted: public roads; public parks; and any land over which the public has a general right of access. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 31.

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32. (1) The owner shall conduct a waste audit covering the waste generated at the building. The audit shall also address the extent to which materials or products used by the owner consist of recycled or reused materials or products.

(2) After conducting the waste audit, the owner shall prepare a written report of the audit.

(3) In every year following the initial waste audit, the owner shall update the audit and prepare an updated written report. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 32.

33. (1) The owner shall prepare a written waste reduction work plan, based on the waste audit, to reduce, reuse and recycle waste generated at the building.

(2) In every year following the preparation of the initial waste reduction work plan, the owner shall prepare an updated written plan. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 33.

34. The owner shall implement the waste reduction work plan as updated. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 34.

35. The waste reduction work plan shall include measures for communicating the plan to the owner’s employees who work at the building and to any persons who occupy premises in the building as tenants of the owner and, as a minimum, those measures shall require,

(a) that the plan or a summary be posted in places where most employees and tenants will see it; and

(b) if a summary is posted, that any employee or tenant who requests to look at the plan be allowed to do so. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 35.

PART VII RESTAURANTS

36. (1) This Part applies to the owner of a restaurant, including a take-out restaurant.

(2) This Part does not apply with respect to a restaurant that occupies premises in any of the places set out in subsection (3) if the owner of the restaurant co-operates in the conducting of the waste audit and the preparation of the waste reduction work plan required under this Regulation for the place set out in subsection (3).

(3) The places referred to in subsection (2) are,

(a) an establishment in respect of which Part II applies;

(b) a complex in respect of which Part III applies;

(c) a building in respect of which Part VI applies;

(d) a hotel or motel in respect of which Part VIII applies;

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(e) a hospital in respect of which Part IX applies;

(f) a location or campus of an educational institution in respect of which Part X applies.

(4) This Part does not apply to an owner of a restaurant in a particular calendar year if,

(a) during the two preceding calendar years there was no year in which the gross sales for all restaurants operated by the owner in Ontario equalled or exceeded $3,000,000; and

(b) the owner is able to demonstrate this fact, within seven days of a request from the Director, through evidence satisfactory to the Director.

(5) Copies of the records related to purchase and sale maintained under subsection 5 (1) of Regulation 1013 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 shall be deemed to be sufficient evidence of the gross sales of a restaurant if the copies are certified by the owner or the owner’s representative as to the accuracy of the records. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 36.

37. (1) The owner shall conduct a waste audit covering waste generated by the operation of the restaurant. The audit shall also address the extent to which materials or products used consist of recycled or reused materials or products.

(2) After conducting the waste audit, the owner shall prepare a written report of the audit.

(3) In every year following the initial waste audit, the owner shall update the audit and prepare an updated written report. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 37.

38. (1) The owner shall prepare a written waste reduction work plan, based on the waste audit, to reduce, reuse and recycle waste generated by the operation of the restaurant.

(2) In every year following the preparation of the initial waste reduction work plan, the owner shall prepare an updated written plan. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 38.

39. The owner shall implement the waste reduction work plan as updated. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 39.

40. The waste reduction work plan shall include measures for communicating the plan to the owner’s employees who work at the restaurant and, as a minimum, those measures shall require,

(a) that the plan or a summary be posted in places where most employees will see it; and

(b) if a summary is posted, that any employee who requests to look at the plan be allowed to do so. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 40.

PART VIII HOTELS AND MOTELS

41. This Part applies to the owner of a hotel or motel that has more than 75 units. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 41.

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42. (1) The owner shall conduct a waste audit covering waste generated by the operation of the hotel or motel. The audit shall also address the extent to which materials or products used consist of recycled or reused materials or products.

(2) After conducting the waste audit, the owner shall prepare a written report of the audit.

(3) In every year following the initial waste audit, the owner shall update the audit and prepare an updated written report. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 42.

43. (1) The owner shall prepare a written waste reduction work plan, based on the waste audit, to reduce, reuse and recycle waste generated by the operation of the hotel or motel.

(2) In every year following the preparation of the initial waste reduction work plan, the owner shall prepare an updated written plan. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 43.

44. The owner shall implement the waste reduction work plan as updated. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 44.

45. The waste reduction work plan shall include measures for communicating the plan to the owner’s employees who work at the hotel or motel and, as a minimum, those measures shall require,

(a) that the plan or a summary be posted in places where most employees will see it; and

(b) if a summary is posted, that any employee who requests to look at the plan be allowed to do so. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 45.

PART IX HOSPITALS

46. This Part applies to the operator of a public hospital classified as a class A, B or F hospital in Regulation 964 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 46.

47. (1) The operator shall conduct a waste audit covering the waste generated by the operation of the hospital. The audit shall also address the extent to which materials or products used consist of recycled or reused materials or products.

(2) After conducting the waste audit, the operator shall prepare a written report of the audit.

(3) In every year following the initial waste audit, the operator shall update the audit and prepare an updated written report. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 47.

48. (1) The operator shall prepare a written waste reduction work plan, based on the waste audit, to reduce, reuse and recycle waste generated by the operation of the hospital.

(2) In every year following the preparation of the initial waste reduction work plan, the operator shall prepare an updated written plan. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 48.

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49. The operator shall implement the waste reduction work plan as updated. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 49.

50. The waste reduction work plan shall include measures for communicating the plan to the operator’s employees who work at the hospital and, as a minimum, those measures shall require,

(a) that the plan or a summary be posted in places where most employees will see it; and

(b) if a summary is posted, that any employee who requests to look at the plan be allowed to do so. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 50.

PART X EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

51. (1) This Part applies to the operator of an educational institution in respect of a location or campus of the institution if, at the location or campus, at any time during the calendar year, more than 350 persons are enrolled.

(2) This Part continues to apply in respect of a location or campus for the two calendar years following the last year in which more than 350 persons were enrolled at the location or campus. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 51.

52. (1) The operator shall conduct a waste audit covering the waste generated by the operation of the institution at the location or campus. The audit shall also address the extent to which materials or products used consist of recycled or reused materials or products.

(2) After conducting the waste audit, the operator shall prepare a written report of the audit.

(3) In every year following the initial waste audit, the operator shall update the audit and prepare an updated written report. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 52.

53. (1) The operator shall prepare a written waste reduction work plan, based on the waste audit, to reduce, reuse and recycle waste generated by the operation of the institution at the location or campus.

(2) In every year following the preparation of the initial waste reduction work plan, the operator shall prepare an updated written plan. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 53.

54. The operator shall implement the waste reduction work plan as updated. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 54.

55. The waste reduction work plan shall include measures for communicating the plan to the operator’s employees who work at the location or campus and, as a minimum, those measures shall require,

(a) that the plan or a summary be posted in places where most employees will see it; and

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(b) if a summary is posted, that any employee who requests to look at the plan be allowed to do so. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 55.

PART XI LARGE MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENTS

56. (1) This Part applies to the owner or operator of a site that is a manufacturing establishment.

(2) This Part does not apply to an owner of a site in a particular calendar year if,

(a) during the two preceding calendar years there was no calendar month in which the hours worked by the persons employed at the site exceeded 16,000 hours; and

(b) the owner is able to demonstrate this fact, within seven days of a request from the Director, through evidence satisfactory to the Director.

(3) Copies of the records related to hours of employment maintained under section 11 of the Employment Standards Act shall be deemed to be sufficient evidence of hours worked at a site if the copies are certified by the owner or the owner’s representative as to the accuracy of the records.

(4) In this Part,

“owner” includes the operator of a manufacturing establishment but does not include a landlord;

“site” means one property and includes nearby properties owned or leased by the same person where passage from one property to another involves crossing, but not travelling along, a public highway. O. Reg.102/94,s.56.

57. (1) The owner shall conduct a waste audit covering the waste generated by the operation of the establishment at the site. The audit shall also address the extent to which materials or products used or sold consist of recycled or reused materials or products.

(2) After conducting the waste audit, the owner shall prepare a written report of the audit.

(3) In every year following the initial waste audit, the owner shall update the audit and prepare an updated written report. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 57.

58. (1) The owner shall prepare a written waste reduction work plan, based on the waste audit, to reduce, reuse and recycle waste generated by the operation of the establishment.

(2) In every year following the preparation of the initial waste reduction work plan, the owner shall prepare an updated written plan. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 58.

59. The owner shall implement the waste reduction work plan as updated. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 59.

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60. The waste reduction work plan shall include measures for communicating the plan to the owner’s employees who work at the site and, as a minimum, those measures shall require,

(a) that the plan or a summary be posted in places where most employees will see it; and

(b) if a summary is posted, that any employee who requests to look at the plan be allowed to do so. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 60.

 

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Environmental Protection Act

ONTARIO REGULATION 103/94

INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL SOURCE SEPARATION PROGRAMS

Consolidation Period: From March 3, 1994 to the e-Laws currency date.

No amendments.

This Regulation is made in English only.

SOURCE SEPARATION PROGRAMS

1. In this Regulation,

“Northern Ontario” means the territorial districts of Algoma, Cochrane, Kenora, Manitoulin, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Rainy River, Sudbury, Thunder Bay and Timiskaming and The Regional Municipality of Sudbury;

“source separation program” means a program to facilitate the source separation of waste for reuse or recycling. O. Reg. 103/94, s. 1.

2. (1) A source separation program required under this Regulation must include,

(a) the provision of facilities for the collection, handling and storage of source separated wastes described in subsection (2) adequate for the quantities of anticipated wastes;

(b) measures to ensure that the source separated wastes that are collected are removed;

(c) the provision of information to users and potential users of the program,

(i) describing the performance of the program,

(ii) encouraging effective source separation of waste and full use of the program;

(d) reasonable efforts to ensure that full use is made of the program and that the separated waste is reused or recycled.

(2) The source separated waste referred to in clause (1) (a) is waste that has been source separated from other kinds of waste and that consists solely of waste from one or more of the following categories:

1. The categories of waste set out in the part of the Schedule applicable to the person required to implement the source separation program.

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APPENDIX B   2. The categories of waste set out in Schedule 1, 2 or 3 of Ontario Regulation 101/94 that the source separation program accepts.

(3) A source separation program required under this Regulation must provide for all the categories of waste set out in the part of the Schedule applicable to the person required to implement the program except for categories of waste that cannot be reasonably anticipated. O. Reg. 103/94, s. 2.

3. Source separation programs required by this Regulation are exempt from sections 27, 40 and 41 of the Act. O. Reg. 103/94, s. 3.

4. (1) A source separation program that is not required by this Regulation is exempt from sections 27, 40 and 41 of the Act if,

(a) the program is restricted to waste generated at a single site;

(b) the program only accepts waste that has been source separated from other kinds of waste and that consists solely of waste from one or more of the categories of waste set out in Schedule 1, 2 or 3 of Ontario Regulation 101/94;

(c) the program includes everything set out in subsection 2 (1).

(2) For the purposes of clause (1) (c), the reference to source separated waste in clause 2 (1) (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the waste described in clause (1) (b). O. Reg. 103/94, s. 4.

RETAIL SHOPPING ESTABLISHMENTS

5. (1) This section applies to the owner of an establishment that sells goods or services at retail to persons who come to the establishment if,

(a) the establishment occupies premises with a floor area of at least 10,000 square metres; or

(b) the establishment occupies premises in a complex in respect of which section 6 applies and the owner of the establishment is solely responsible for the establishment’s waste management.

(2) The owner shall implement a source separation program for the wastes generated by the establishment or shall ensure that such a program is implemented.

(3) This section applies only in respect of an establishment located within a local municipality that has a population of at least 5,000.

(4) This section takes effect with respect to an establishment in Northern Ontario on July 1, 1996. O. Reg. 103/94, s. 5.

RETAIL SHOPPING COMPLEXES

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APPENDIX B   6. (1) This section applies to the owner of a complex that contains premises occupied by establishments that sell goods or services at retail to persons who come to the establishments if the total floor area of such premises is at least 10,000 square metres.

(2) The owner shall implement a source separation program for the wastes generated at the complex or shall ensure that such a program is implemented.

(3) The source separation program need not provide for the waste generated in the operation of an establishment in the complex if section 5 applies to the owner of the establishment.

(4) This section applies only in respect of a complex located in a local municipality that has a population of at least 5,000.

(5) This section takes effect with respect to a complex in Northern Ontario on July 1, 1996. O. Reg. 103/94, s. 6.

LARGE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

7. (1) A person who undertakes, on their own behalf or on behalf of another person, a construction project consisting of the construction of one or more buildings with a total floor area of at least 2,000 square metres shall implement a source separation program for the waste that will be generated in the construction of the structure or shall ensure that such a program is implemented.

(2) In addition to the requirements set out in section 2, the source separation program required under this section shall,

(a) deal separately with each of the categories of waste set out in Part III of the Schedule that have been source separated from other kinds of waste and also from each other category of waste in Part III; or

(b) provide for removal from the building site of any commingled categories of waste set out in Part III of the Schedule and for the immediate separation of such waste from all other kinds of waste and also from each other category of waste in Part III, at,

(i) permanent premises of the person undertaking the construction project,

(ii) permanent premises of the person on whose behalf the construction project is undertaken, or

(iii) a waste disposal site operating under the authority of a certificate of approval or provisional certificate of approval.

(3) The source separation program shall be implemented before construction work begins at the site. O. Reg. 103/94, s. 7.

LARGE DEMOLITION PROJECTS

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APPENDIX B   8. (1) A person who undertakes, on their own behalf or on behalf of another person, a demolition project consisting of the demolition of one or more buildings with a total floor area of at least 2,000 square metres shall implement a source separation program for the waste that will be generated in the demolition of the structure or shall ensure that such a program is implemented.

(2) In addition to the requirements set out in section 2, the source separation program required under this section shall,

(a) deal separately with each of the categories of waste set out in Part IV of the Schedule that have been source separated from other kinds of waste and also from each other category of waste in Part IV; or

(b) provide for removal from the demolition site of any commingled categories of waste set out in Part IV of the Schedule and for the immediate separation of such waste from all other kinds of waste and also from each other category of waste in Part IV, at,

(i) permanent premises of the person undertaking the demolition project,

(ii) permanent premises of the person on whose behalf the demolition project is undertaken, or

(iii) a waste disposal site operating under the authority of a certificate of approval or provisional certificate of approval.

(3) The source separation program shall be implemented before demolition work begins at the site. O. Reg. 103/94, s. 8.

OFFICE BUILDINGS

9. (1) The owner of a building or group of buildings that has at least 10,000 square metres of floor area for use as offices shall implement a source separation program for the waste generated at the building or shall ensure that such a program is implemented.

(2) For purposes of subsection (1),

“group of buildings” means two or more buildings where,

(a) each of the buildings has the same ownership, and

(b) each of the buildings is in proximity to at least one other of the buildings such that there is at most one building or other real property of different ownership located between the two.

(3) For purposes of determining, under subsection (2), whether there is at most one building or other real property of different ownership located between two buildings, the following properties shall not be counted: public roads; public parks; and any land over which the public has a general right of access.

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APPENDIX B   (4) This section applies only in respect of a building located within a local municipality that has a population of at least 5,000.

(5) This section takes effect with respect to a building in Northern Ontario on July 1, 1996. O. Reg. 103/94, s. 9.

MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

10. (1) The owner of a building that contains six or more dwelling units shall implement a source separation program for the waste generated at the building.

(2) In subsection (1),

“owner” includes a condominium corporation created under the Condominium Act.

(3) This section applies only in respect of a building located within a local municipality that has a population of at least 5,000.

(4) This section takes effect with respect to a building in Northern Ontario on July 1, 1996. O. Reg. 103/94, s. 10.

RESTAURANTS

11. (1) This section applies to the owner of a restaurant, including a take-out restaurant.

(2) The owner shall implement a source separation program for the waste generated by the operation of the restaurant or ensure that such a program is implemented.

(3) This section does not apply with respect to a restaurant that occupies premises in,

(a) an establishment in respect of which section 5 applies;

(b) a complex in respect of which section 6 applies;

(c) a building in respect of which section 9 applies;

(d) a hotel or motel in respect of which section 12 applies;

(e) a hospital in respect of which section 13 applies;

(f) a location or campus of an educational institution in respect of which section 14 applies.

(4) This section does not apply to an owner of a restaurant in a particular calendar year if,

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APPENDIX B   (a) during the two preceding calendar years there was no year in which the gross sales for all restaurants operated by the owner in Ontario equalled or exceeded $3,000,000; and

(b) the owner is able to demonstrate this fact, within seven days of a request from the Director, through evidence satisfactory to the Director.

(5) Copies of the records related to purchase and sale maintained under subsection 5 (1) of Regulation 1013 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 shall be deemed to be sufficient evidence of the gross sales of a restaurant if the copies are certified by the owner or the owner’s representative as to the accuracy of the records.

(6) This section applies only in respect of a restaurant located within a local municipality that has a population of at least 5,000.

(7) This section takes effect with respect to a restaurant in Northern Ontario on July 1, 1996. O. Reg. 103/94, s. 11.

HOTELS AND MOTELS

12. (1) The owner of a hotel or motel that has more than seventy-five units shall implement a source separation program for the wastes generated by the operation of the hotel or motel or shall ensure that such a program is implemented.

(2) This section applies only in respect of a hotel or motel located within a local municipality that has a population of at least 5,000.

(3) This section takes effect with respect to a hotel or motel in Northern Ontario on July 1, 1996. O. Reg. 103/94, s. 12.

Hospitals

13. (1) The operator of a public hospital classified as a class A, B or F hospital in Regulation 964 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 shall implement a source separation program for the wastes generated by the operation of the hospital or shall ensure that such a program is implemented.

(2) This section applies only in respect of a public hospital located within a local municipality that has a population of at least 5,000.

(3) This section takes effect with respect to a public hospital in Northern Ontario on July 1, 1996. O.Reg. 103/94, s. 13.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

14. (1) This section applies to the operator of an educational institution in respect of a location or campus of the institution if, at the location or campus, at any time during the calendar year, more than 350 persons are enrolled.

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APPENDIX B   (2) The operator shall implement a source separation program for the waste generated by the operation of the institution at the location or campus or shall ensure that such a program is implemented.

(3) This section continues to apply in respect of a location or campus for the two calendar years following the last year in which more than 350 persons were enrolled at the location or campus.

(4) This section applies only in respect of a location or campus located within a local municipality that has a population of at least 5,000.

(5) This section takes effect with respect to a location or campus in Northern Ontario on July 1, 1996. O. Reg. 103/94, s. 14.

LARGE MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENTS

15. (1) This section applies to the owner or operator of a site that is a manufacturing establishment.

(2) The owner shall implement a source separation program for the waste generated by the operation of the establishment at the site or shall ensure that such a program is implemented.

(3) This section does not apply to an owner of a site in a particular calendar year if,

(a) during the two preceding calendar years there was no calendar month in which the hours worked by the persons employed at the site exceeded 16,000 hours; and

(b) the owner is able to demonstrate this fact, within seven days of a request from the Director, through evidence satisfactory to the Director.

(4) Copies of the records related to hours of employment maintained under section 11 of the Employment Standards Act shall be deemed to be sufficient evidence of hours worked at a site if the copies are certified by the owner or the owner’s representative as to the accuracy of the records.

(5) In this section,

“owner” includes the operator of a manufacturing establishment but does not include a landlord;

“site” means one property and includes nearby properties owned or leased by the same person where passage from one property to another involves crossing, but not travelling along, a public highway. O. Reg. 103/94, s. 15.

TRANSITION

16. Except as otherwise provided, a person who, upon the coming into force of this Regulation, or at any time within twelve months after the coming into force of this Regulation, becomes subject to an obligation with respect to the implementation of a source separation program shall

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APPENDIX B   fulfil the obligation within twelve months after the coming into force of this Regulation. O.Reg. 103/94, s. 16.

SCHEDULE WASTES TO BE PROVIDED FOR IN SOURCE SEPARATION PROGRAMS

PART I RETAIL SHOPPING ESTABLISHMENTS

(referred to in section 5)

1. Aluminum food or beverage cans (including cans made primarily of aluminum).

2. Cardboard (corrugated).

3. Fine paper.

4. Glass bottles and jars for food or beverages.

5. Newsprint.

6. Steel food or beverage cans (including cans made primarily of steel).

PART II RETAIL SHOPPING COMPLEXES

(referred to in section 6)

1. Aluminum food or beverage cans (including cans made primarily of aluminum).

2. Cardboard (corrugated).

3. Fine paper.

4. Glass bottles and jars for food or beverages.

5. Newsprint.

6. Steel food or beverage cans (including cans made primarily of steel).

PART III LARGE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

(referred to in section 7)

1. Brick and Portland cement concrete.

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APPENDIX B   2. Cardboard (corrugated).

3. Drywall (unpainted).

4. Steel.

5. Wood (not including painted or treated wood or laminated wood).

PART IV LARGE DEMOLITION PROJECTS

(referred to in section 8)

1. Brick and Portland cement concrete.

2. Steel.

3. Wood (not including painted or treated wood or laminated wood).

PART V OFFICE BUILDINGS

(referred to in section 9)

1. Aluminum food or beverage cans (including cans made primarily of aluminum).

2. Cardboard (corrugated).

3. Fine paper.

4. Glass bottles and jars for food or beverages.

5. Newsprint.

6. Steel food or beverage cans (including cans made primarily of steel).

PART VI MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

(referred to in section 10)

1. Aluminum food or beverage cans (including cans made primarily of aluminum).

2. Glass bottles and jars for food or beverages.

3. Newsprint.

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APPENDIX B   4. Polyethylene terephthalate bottles for food or beverages (including bottles made primarily of polyethylene terephthalate).

5. Steel food or beverage cans (including cans made primarily of steel).

6. The categories of waste that are collected or accepted by the blue box waste management system, if any, of the municipality where the building is located.

PART VII RESTAURANTS

(referred to in section 11)

1. Aluminum food or beverage cans (including cans made primarily of aluminum).

2. Cardboard (corrugated).

3. Fine paper.

4. Glass bottles and jars for food or beverages.

5. Newsprint.

6. Polyethylene terephthalate bottles for food or beverages (including bottles made primarily of polyethylene terephthalate).

7. Steel food or beverage cans (including cans made primarily of steel).

PART VIII HOTELS AND MOTELS

(referred to in section 12)

1. Aluminum food or beverage cans (including cans made primarily of aluminum).

2. Cardboard (corrugated).

3. Fine paper.

4. Glass bottles and jars for food or beverages.

5. Newsprint.

6. Polyethylene terephthalate bottles for food or beverages (including bottles made primarily of polyethylene terephthalate).

7. Steel food or beverage cans (including cans made primarily of steel).

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PART IX HOSPITALS

(referred to in section 13)

1. Aluminum food or beverage cans (including cans made primarily of aluminum).

2. Cardboard (corrugated).

3. Fine paper.

4. Glass bottles and jars for food or beverages.

5. Newsprint.

6. Steel food or beverage cans (including cans made primarily of steel).

PART X EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

(referred to in section 14)

1. Aluminum food or beverage cans (including cans made primarily of aluminum).

2. Cardboard (corrugated).

3. Fine paper.

4. Glass bottles and jars for food or beverages.

5. Newsprint.

6. Steel food or beverage cans (including cans made primarily of steel).

PART XI LARGE MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENTS

(referred to in section 15)

1. Aluminum.

2. Cardboard (corrugated).

3. Fine paper.

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APPENDIX B   4. Glass.

5. Newsprint.

6. Polyethylene (high density) jugs, pails, crates, totes and drums.

7. Polyethylene (linear low density and low density) film.

8. Polystyrene (expanded) foam.

9. Polystyrene trays, reels and spools.

10. Steel.

11. Wood (not including painted or treated wood or laminated wood).