METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT ZERO WASTE COMMITTEE · METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT ZERO WASTE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING May 17, 2018 1:00 p.m. 28th Floor Committee Room,

May 11, 2018

METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT ZERO WASTE COMMITTEE

REGULAR MEETING

May 17, 2018 1:00 p.m.

28th Floor Committee Room, 4730 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia

A G E N D A1 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

1.1 Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Agenda That the Zero Waste Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for May 17, 2018 as circulated.

2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

2.1 Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Minutes

That the Zero Waste Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held April 12, 2018 as circulated.

3. DELEGATIONS 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS

5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF

5.1 2017 Disposal Ban Program Update

Designated Speaker: Brandon Ho, Senior Project Engineer, Solid Waste Services That the GVS&DD Board receive for information the report dated May 11, 2018, titled “2017 Disposal Ban Program Update”.

5.2 Waste-to-Energy Facility – 2017 Financial Update Designated Speaker: Brent Kirkpatrick, Lead Senior Engineer, Solid Waste Services That the GVS&DD Board receive for information the report dated May 11, 2018, titled

“Waste-to-Energy Facility – 2017 Financial Update”.

1 Note: Recommendation is shown under each item, where applicable.

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Zero Waste Committee Regular Agenda May 17, 2018

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5.3 Manager’s Report Designated Speaker: Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services That the Zero Waste Committee receive for information the report dated May 4, 2018

titled “Manager’s Report”.

6. INFORMATION ITEMS 6.1 Correspondence re: Enviro-Smart Organics dated April 24, 2018 from Corporation of Delta 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 the disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district; and

(g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the regional district.”

10. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION That the Zero Waste Committee adjourn/conclude its regular meeting of May 17, 2018.

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

Long, Bob – Langley Township

Mussatto, Darrell – North Vancouver City

Penner, Darrell – Port Coquitlam

Reimer, Andrea – Vancouver

Schaffer, Ted – Langley City


METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT ZERO WASTE COMMITTEE

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) Zero Waste Committee held at 1:03 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at the Surrey Biofuel Facility, 9752 – 192 Street, Surrey, British Columbia.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chair, Councillor Craig Hodge, Coquitlam Mayor Wayne Baldwin, White Rock Councillor Roger Bassam, North Vancouver District Councillor Craig Cameron, West Vancouver (arrived at 1:04 p.m.) Mayor Derek Corrigan, Burnaby (arrived at 1:04 p.m.) Mayor Jonathan Coté, New Westminster Councillor Bruce Hayne, Surrey Councillor Bob Long, Langley Township Mayor Darrell Mussatto, North Vancouver City Councillor Darrell Penner, Port Coquitlam Mayor Ted Schaffer, Langley City

MEMBERS ABSENT: Chair, Mayor Malcolm Brodie, Richmond Councillor Andrea Reimer, Vancouver

STAFF PRESENT: Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services Genevieve Lanz, Legislative Services Coordinator, Board and Information Services

In the absence of the Chair, Vice Chair Hodge chaired the meeting.

1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

1.1 Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Agenda

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Zero Waste Committee: a) amend the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for April 12, 2018 by:

i. adding on-table Item 6.12 PS Single Service Food Trays;ii. adding Section 9. Resolution to Close Meeting, Section 90 (1)(g) of the

Community Charter; andb) adopt the agenda as amended.

CARRIED

1:04 p.m. Councillor Cameron and Mayor Corrigan arrived at the meeting.

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2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 Zero Waste Committee Regular Meeting Minutes

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Zero Waste Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held March 8, 2018 as circulated.

CARRIED 3. DELEGATIONS

No items presented. 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS

4.1 Surrey Biofuel Facility – Harry Janda, Solid Waste Manager, and Ela Lukowska,

Biofuel Project Manager, City of Surrey Harry Janda, Solid Waste Manager, and Ela Lukowska, Biofuel Project Manager, City of Surrey, provided members a presentation on the Surrey Biofuel Facility highlighting closed loop approach, facility processing capacity and public private partnerships. In response to questions, members were informed of the Surrey Biofuel Facility processing capabilities within the region. Presentation material titled “Surrey Biofuel: Closing the Loop – City of Surrey’s Approach to Organic Waste Management” is retained with the April 12, 2018 Zero Waste Committee agenda.

5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF 5.1 Status of Sewerage and Drainage District (Solid Waste) Capital Expenditures to

December 31, 2017 Report dated April 5, 2018 from Chris Allan, Director, Solid Waste Operations, Solid Waste Services, providing the GVS&DD Board with the status of solid waste capital projects expenditures. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board receive for information the report dated April 5, 2018, titled “Status of Sewerage and Drainage District (Solid Waste) Capital Expenditures to December 31, 2017”.

CARRIED Councillor Long absent at the vote.


5.2 Abandoned Waste – 2018 Waste in Its Place Regional Campaign Update Report dated March 14, 2018 from Larina Lopez, Division Manager, Corporate Communications, External Relations, providing the MVRD Board with an overview of the 2018 Waste in Its Place regional campaign. Members received a presentation on the Waste in Its Place regional campaign highlighting localized content, transit promotions and campaign website. Presentation material titled “Campaign Materials” is retained with the April 12, 2018 Zero Waste Committee agenda. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the MVRD Board receive for information the report dated March 14, 2018, titled “Abandoned Waste – 2018 Waste in its Place Regional Campaign Update.”

CARRIED

5.3 Manager’s Report Report dated April 5, 2018 from Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services, providing the Zero Waste Committee with an update on the 2018 Committee Work Plan. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Zero Waste Committee receive for information the report dated April 5, 2018 titled “Manager’s Report”.

CARRIED 6. INFORMATION ITEMS

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Zero Waste Committee receive for information the following Information Items: 6.1 Regulatory Framework Correspondence re: Metro Vancouver Solid Waste

Regulatory Initiatives dated March 29, 2018 from West Coast Reduction Ltd. 6.2 Regulatory Framework Correspondence re: Regional District of Central Kootenay

Support for the GVS&DD Commercial Waste Hauler Licensing Bylaw No. 307, 2017 dated March 23, 2018 from Regional District of Central Kootenay

6.3 Regulatory Framework Correspondence re: Support for Metro Vancouver Generator Levy/Hauler Licensing/Bylaw 181 Updates dated March 21, 2018 from SWANA Pacific Chapter BC & Yukon

6.4 Regulatory Framework Correspondence re: Support for Metro Vancouver Generator Levy/Hauler Licensing/Bylaw 181 Updates dated March 16, 2018 from Recycling Council of British Columbia

6.5 Regulatory Framework Correspondence re: Metro Vancouver Generator Levy and Hauler Licensing Bylaws dated March 9, 2018 from Retail Council of Canada

6.6 Regulatory Framework Correspondence re: Support of Metro Vancouver's Proposed Amendments to Bylaw 181 dated March 6, 2018 from Electronic Products Recycling Association


6.7 Regulatory Framework Correspondence re: Endorsement of GVS&DD Commercial Waste Hauler licensing Bylaw No. 307, 2017 dated March 3, 2018 from Regional District of Nanaimo

6.8 Correspondence re: Proposed Tri-Cities Recycling Depot at the New Coquitlam Transfer Station dated April 4, 2018 from City of Port Coquitlam

6.9 Correspondence re: Coquitlam Transfer Station Replacement – Recycling Facility Capital Replacement Funding and Facility Naming dated March 16, 2018 from City of Port Moody

6.10 Correspondence re: Coquitlam Council Resolution - Proposed Tri-Cities Recycling Depot at the New Coquitlam Transfer Station dated March 15, 2018 from City of Coquitlam

6.11 Public Engagement Policy - Staff Report dated March 7, 2018 from Vanessa Anthony, Program Manager, Public Involvement, Water Services; Megan Gerryts, Corporate Projects Coordinator, Legal and Legislative Services; and Andrea Winkler, Program Manager, Public Involvement, Liquid Waste Services

6.12 On-table correspondence re PS Single Service Food Trays dated April 12, 2018 from Mayor Schaffer, Langley City

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 12, 2018 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

That the Zero Waste Committee adjourn its regular meeting of April 12, 2018. CARRIED

(Time: 1:54 p.m.) ____________________________ ____________________________ Genevieve Lanz, Craig Hodge, Vice Chair Legislative Services Coordinator 25075775 FINAL


To: Zero Waste Committee From: Brandon Ho, Senior Project Engineer, Solid Waste Services Date: May 11, 2018 Meeting Date: May 17, 2018 Subject: 2017 Disposal Ban Program Update

RECOMMENDATION That the GVS&DD Board receive for information the report dated May 11, 2018, titled “2017 Disposal Ban Program Update”.

PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to provide the annual update on the Metro Vancouver Disposal Ban Program. BACKGROUND The Metro Vancouver Disposal Ban Program restricts disposal of a range of materials at the regional transfer and disposal facilities. Attachment 1 lists the 2017 banned materials as defined in the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 302, 2016 (2017 Tipping Fee Bylaw). Disposal ban inspectors provide public education and enforcement on disposal bans and issue surcharge notices in accordance with the Tipping Fee Bylaw. The GVS&DD Board receives an annual report describing the Disposal Ban Program results and highlighting changes observed year to year. 2017 DISPOSAL BAN PROGRAM RESULTS Overall Results Table 1 provides year-over-year data on the Disposal Ban Program. In 2017, 220,624 or 29% of garbage loads were inspected, an increase from 180,530 in 2016. There were 4,138 surcharge notices issued, an increase from 3,430 in 2016. The surcharge rate in 2017 was the same as 2016 at 1.9%. About one out of ten inspected loads contained banned materials, including loads where a surcharge was applied and loads where a surcharge was not applied because the load was not ultimately disposed (i.e. customers could reload the banned materials back into their vehicles to avoid the surcharge). Inspectors’ interactions with customers helped prevent 20,549 loads containing banned materials from being disposed. In July 2017, a closed circuit camera system was installed at the Metro Vancouver Waste-to-Energy Facility to help disposal ban inspectors identify banned materials as customers unload waste into the bunker. As a result, the inspection rate increased from 1% in 2016 to 22% in 2017.

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Table 1: Inspection Statistics for Regional Solid Waste Facilities

Year Number of Inspectors

Garbage Loads

Loads Inspected

Loads Containing Banned Materials but not Disposed

(no surcharge notice issued)

Surcharge Notices Issued

Surcharge Rate(1)

2015 7 813,573 176,895 16,829 4,835 2.7%

2016 7 756,426 180,530 16,424 3,430 1.9%

2017 9 748,994 220,624 20,549 4,138 1.9%

1. Surcharge rate equals the number of surcharge notices divided by the number of inspections.

Results by Material Type Table 2 shows the types of banned materials contained in surcharged loads. Over the last 3 years, electronic waste has consistently been the material type with the highest number of surcharge notices, including household electronic good such as vacuums, microwaves, audio systems, televisions, computers and printers. The number of surcharge notices issued for electrical products decreased to 28% in 2017 from 35% in 2016. Corrugated cardboard made up 16% of the surcharge notices, up from 10% in 2016.

Mattresses, gypsum and paint accounted for 17%, 9% and 5% of surcharge notices in 2017, respectively. Improper gypsum disposal continues to be a challenge in the region due to more stringent recycling requirements and associated costs. The clean wood disposal ban surcharge threshold decreased from 10% to 5% in 2017, resulting in increased surcharge notices issued from 5% to 7%. Other banned materials listed in Table 2 remained stable and individually accounted for 5% or less of total surcharge notices.

Table 2: Summary of Materials Contained in Surcharge Loads at Metro Vancouver and City of Vancouver Disposal Facilities

Material 2015 2016 2017

Electronic Waste 34% 35% 28%

Mattresses 13% 16% 17%

Cardboard 15% 10% 16%

Gypsum 6% 9% 9%

Clean Wood 3% 5% 7%

Paint 8% 5% 5%

Tires 4% 5% 5%

Other Banned Materials 4% 4% 4%

Food Waste 2% 2% 3%

Large Objects 3% 4% 2%

Green Waste 2% 2% 2%

Oil (Includes containers and filters) 3% 2% 1%

Recyclable Containers 2% 0.8% 0.5%

Recyclable Paper 1 % 0.2% 0.5%



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Results by Customer Type Table 3 summarizes the number of surcharge notices based on customer type (e.g., commercial, municipal and cash customers). The surcharge rate for commercial loads is higher than other customer types due to the types of materials and how they are collected. Cash customers are able to reload banned materials back into their vehicles more easily after inspection to avoid a surcharge, while banned items in commercial loads cannot typically be reloaded into garbage trucks due to safety and operational reasons. However, inspectors observed an increase in the number of commercial drivers retrieving individual items such as propane tanks, electrical products, mattresses, paint containers, oil containers and tires after inspection to avoid a surcharge. Table 3: Summary of Surcharges by Customer Type for 2017

Customer Type Inspections Surcharge Notices Surcharge Rate

Commercial 75,699 3,251 4.3%

Municipal 19,778 437 2.2%

Cash Customers 125,147 450 0.4%

Totals 220,624 4,138 1.9%

Dispute Resolution There were customer disputes related to surcharge notices issued for food waste, clean wood and corrugated cardboard. Forty-nine surcharge notices were submitted for dispute in 2017 and 7 surcharge notices were rescinded as summarized in Table 4. Table 4: Surcharge Dispute Summary

Year Total Surcharge Disputes Received Total Surcharge Rescinded

2015 94 6

2016 78 3

2017 49 7

Hauler Surcharge Information The surcharge amount for each hauler that used Metro Vancouver disposal facilities (i.e., excludes City of Vancouver facilities) is shown in Attachment 2. The hauler surcharge rate is the number of surcharge notices divided by the estimated number of inspections for each hauler. ALTERNATIVES This is an information report. No alternatives are presented. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS In 2017, the total surcharge revenue was $343,279, with $314,402 from Metro Vancouver facilities and $28,877 from City of Vancouver facilities. The total program expenditures in 2017 were $739,550. 2016 surcharge revenues at Metro Vancouver and City of Vancouver facilities totaled $213,388 with expenditures of $552,782. Total program expenditures increased in 2017 due to the addition of two (2) disposal ban inspectors and introduction of weekend inspections. In 2017, the single item banned materials surcharge fee increased from $50 to $65, resulting in a $45,000 increase in surcharge revenues. Revenues and expenditures will continue to be reviewed in 2018.



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SUMMARY/CONCLUSION The Disposal Ban Program is a key waste reduction strategy identified in the Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan. In 2017, 220,624 loads were inspected, 24,687 loads were found to contain banned materials and 4,138 surcharge notices were issued. The Disposal Ban Program remains an effective tool to encourage waste reduction and diversion, and Metro Vancouver is committee to continuous improvement of the program. Attachments 1. 2017 Banned Materials 2. 2017 Solid Waste Surcharge Information at Metro Vancouver Facilities 24930580


ATTACHMENT 1

2017 Banned Materials

Banned Hazardous and Operational Materials ($65 surcharge on any single item plus the costs of remediation and clean-up)

Agricultural Waste Inert Fill Materials

Automobile Parts Liquids or Sludge

Barrels or Drums (205 L or greater)

Loads that contravene OH&S Regulation (i.e., dusty load)

Dead Animals Mattresses

Excrement Oversize Objects

Flammable Materials Personal Hygiene Products over 10%

Gypsum Propane Tanks

Hazardous Waste Wire and Cable (>1% of the load)

Banned Recyclable Materials (50% surcharge on Items above the threshold)

5% threshold on any combination of the following:

Beverage containers

Other recyclable plastic, glass, and metal containers

Corrugated cardboard

Recyclable paper

Green waste

Clean Wood

25% threshold on food waste

Banned Product Stewardship Materials ($65 surcharge on any single item)

Antifreeze and Containers Paint

Electronics and Electrical Products Pesticides

Gasoline Pharmaceutical Products and Medications

Lead-Acid Batteries Solvents and Flammable Liquids

Lubricating Oil and Containers Tires

Oil, Oil Filters, Oil Containers


ATTACHMENT 2

Hauler (MV facilities) Surcharge Amount Hauler Surcharge Rate*

1-800-Got-Junk 273$ 2%

3R Demolition Corp. 65$ 4%

A&S Disposal 65$ 9%

Action Environmental Services Inc. 236$ 1%

Advance Systems Roofing & Waterproofing 65$ 3%

AJM Disposal Services Ltd. 130$ <1%

Alchemy Construction Ltd. 56$ 1%

Ash Services Ltd. 65$ 8%

B.C. Industrial Containers 195$ 10%

Barclay Restorations 140$ 1%

Boda Construction Ltd. 114$ 4%

Canada Minibins Ltd. 10,752$ 5%

Canstar Construction Ltd. 130$ 2%

Can-Swiss Contracting Ltd. 56$ 2%

Cascades Recovery Plus 3,455$ 3%

Cash Customers 22,856$ <1%

Cavalry Construction Group Ltd. 95$ 50%

Christensen Excavating 482$ 21%

City Of Burnaby 8,320$ 4%

City Of Coquitlam 1,926$ 3%

City Of Langley 1,278$ 6%

City Of New Westminster 1,006$ 2%

City Of Pitt Meadows 587$ 2%

City Of Port Coquitlam 2,015$ 6%

City Of Port Moody 260$ 2%

City Of Surrey 7,319$ 3%

City Of White Rock 487$ 3%

Cloverdale Disposal Ltd. 422$ 13%

Cloverdale Fuel Ltd. 1,304$ 20%

Dalton Trucking Ltd 220$ 10%

Dan-Ex Contracting Ltd. 239$ 6%

District Of North Vancouver 1,120$ 1%

District Of West Vancouver 1,131$ 1%

DMC Contracting Ltd. 65$ 7%

Edgewater Site Contracting Ltd. 99$ 9%

Eric's Disposal Inc. 458$ 7%

Ethical Waste Services Ltd. 80$ 1%

Firstonsite Restoration Ltd. 65$ 2%

Fleetwood Waste Systems Ltd. 615$ 15%

Four Season Roofing And Disposal Ltd. 350$ 13%

Fraser Health Authority 85$ <1%

Genesis Restorations Ltd. 182$ 10%

Great West Disposal 828$ 6%

Halton Recycling Ltd. 11,152$ 6%

Headwater Management Ltd. 130$ 11%

Horizon Landscape Contractors Inc. 65$ <1%

Interport Shipwaste Solutions Inc. 138$ 100%

Jeff Henderson Construction Ltd. 192$ 4%

Just Junk 96$ <1%

King Kubota Services Ltd. 151$ 9%

Langley Roofing Co. Ltd. 75$ 6%

Little Bins Disposal Ltd. 216$ 2%

Mack Kirk Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. 601$ 3%

2017 Solid Waste Surcharge Information

Metro Vancouver Facilities

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Hauler (MV facilities) Surcharge Amount Hauler Surcharge Rate*

2017 Solid Waste Surcharge Information

Metro Vancouver Facilities

Maple Leaf Disposal Ltd. 3,439$ 3%

Metro Disposal 975$ 1%

Metro Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. 50$ 1%

Metro Vancouver Regional District 370$ 13%

Mini-Load Disposal 2,488$ 6%

MT Disposal King Ltd. 3,071$ 21%

Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. 130$ 6%

North Star Waste Management 200$ 11%

Northern Touch Landscaping 68$ 3%

NSD Disposal Ltd. 2,191$ 4%

On Side Restorations Services Ltd. 323$ 2%

Overhead Door Co. Of Vancouver 130$ 100%

Para Space Landscaping 111$ 2%

Pro Active Hazmat Environmental 130$ 6%

Providence Health Care 324$ <1%

Reotech Construction Ltd. 65$ 1%

Revolution Resource Recovery Inc. 22,568$ 5%

RJ Disposal Ltd. 510$ 7%

School District #41 (Burnaby) 54$ 2%

Segal Disposal 449$ 2%

Sierra Waste Services Ltd. 455$ 1%

Smithrite Disposal Ltd. 48,882$ 5%

Sterling Landscaping Ltd. 122$ 4%

Steven Thomas Construction 65$ 3%

Super Save Disposal Inc. 18,575$ 4%

Township Of Langley 65$ <1%

Universal Demolition 65$ 5%

Upward Construction & Renovation 466$ 13%

Urban Impact Recycling Ltd. 1,722$ 4%

Vancouver Coastal Health 2,992$ 4%

Veolia ES Industrial Services 163$ 17%

Waste Connections Of Canada 54,547$ 8%

Waste Control Services Inc. 9,447$ 3%

Waste Management Of Canada Corporation 53,193$ 7%

Wescan Disposal 1,967$ 4%

Winmar Vancouver 121$ 2%

Yellow Fence Rentals Inc. 1,403$ 18%

2017 Solid Waste Surcharge Summary Surcharge Amount

Metro Vancouver Facilities ($ 314,402)

- Commercial 265,664$

- Municipal 25,882$

- Cash Customers 22,856$

City of Vancouver Facilities 28,877$

Total 343,279$

* Hauler surcharge rate is equal to the number of surcharges divided by the estimated number of inspections for each hauler.

The estimated inspection rate is assumed to be equal to the overall inspection rate for that category of customer.

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To: Zero Waste Committee From: Brent Kirkpatrick, Lead Senior Engineer, Solid Waste Services Date: May 11, 2018 Meeting Date: May 17, 2018 Subject: Waste-to-Energy Facility – 2017 Financial Update

RECOMMENDATION That the GVS&DD Board receive for information the report dated May 11, 2018, titled “Waste-to-Energy Facility – 2017 Financial Update”.

PURPOSE To provide the GVS&DD Board a 2017 financial update for the Metro Vancouver Waste-to-Energy Facility located in Burnaby. BACKGROUND On an annual basis, results of the operation of the Waste-to-Energy Facility and contract with Covanta Burnaby Renewable Energy, ULC (Covanta), including tonnages, expenditures, revenues, service level and performance, and unit costs, are provided to the Zero Waste Committee for information. 2017 WASTE-TO-ENERGY FACILITY FINANCIALS Table 1 provides the past three years of expenditures for the Waste-to-Energy Facility. Table 1: 3-Year Expenditures for the Waste-to-Energy Facility

2015 2016 2017

Operating Cost $21,272,806 $20,437,204 $20,575,965

Debt Charges * $1,585,368 $1,629,151 $1,700,248

Total Expenditure $22,858,174 $22,066,355 $22,276,213

Tonnage 256,402 254,256 259,748

Unit Cost / Tonne ** $89.15 $86.79 $85.76 * Debt charges are payments for Metro Vancouver capital upgrade debentures. ** Includes debt servicing costs.

Operating costs include operating and maintaining the Waste-to-Energy Facility, service level and performance adjustments, and ash management. Overall operating costs in 2017 are similar to 2016. While costs increased for processing (due to inflation and an amendment to the operating contract to provide a rate adjustment resulting from the increased heating value of the garbage due the removal of food waste through the regional ban on organics in the waste) and additional fly ash testing (resulting from requirements of the Operational Certificate), they were offset by decreased bottom ash and fly ash disposal costs. In 2017 Covanta met contractual requirements for both service level and environmental performance.

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Table 2 below outlines Metro Vancouver’s portion of offsetting electrical revenues. Table 2: Metro Vancouver’s Portion of Electrical Revenues for the Waste-to-Energy Facility

2015 2016 2017

Electrical Revenue $6,171,748 $5,796,681 $5,642,942

Tonnage 256,402 254,256 259,748

Unit Revenue / Tonne $24.07 $22.80 $21.72

Electrical revenue in 2015 was higher than 2016 and 2017 because of an insurable event on the turbine generator which was reimbursed in 2015. The 2017 electrical revenues are typical for the facility. Table 3 outlines the net unit cost per tonne for operation and maintenance of the Metro Vancouver Waste-to-Energy Facility, including debt servicing. Table 3: 3-Year Net Unit Cost for Operation and Maintenance of the Waste-to-Energy Facility (including debt servicing)

2015 2016 2017

Unit Cost / Tonne (from Table 1) $89.15 $86.79 $85.76

Unit Revenue/ Tonne (from Table 2) $24.07 $22.80 $21.72

Net Unit Cost/ Tonne $65.08 $63.99 $64.04

ALTERNATIVES This is an information report, therefore no alternatives are presented. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Costs for managing waste at the Waste-to-Energy Facility have been fairly stable over the last three years with overall operating costs in 2017 similar to 2016 and unit cost being down slightly due to the increase in garbage processed. Metro Vancouver continues to work with Covanta to minimize facility costs and overall, the Waste-to-Energy Facility continues to be a low-cost regional disposal option. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION Expenditures in 2017 for the Waste-to-Energy Facility totaled $22.3 million, including $1.7 million in debt charges, resulting in an expenditure of $85.76 per tonne. Metro Vancouver’s portion of electrical revenues totaled $5,642,942 or $21.72 per tonne. Based on the plant processing 259,748 tonnes of municipal solid waste, the net unit cost per tonne for operation and maintenance of the Waste-to-Energy Facility in 2017 was $64.04 per tonne. Tipping fee revenues are accounted for separately and are not included in this analysis. 25108750


To: Zero Waste Committee From: Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services Date: May 4, 2018 Meeting Date: May 17, 2018 Subject: Manager’s Report

RECOMMENDATION That the Zero Waste Committee receive for information the report dated May 4, 2018, titled “Manager’s Report”.

Recycle BC Packaging and Paper Product Extended Producer Responsibility Plan 2018 On March 29th, 2018, Recycle BC released its second Packaging and Paper Product Extended Producer Responsibility Plan for consultation. This plan establishes Recycle BC’s vision and priorities for the next five years of its program. Metro Vancouver and member jurisdiction staff have participated in Recycle BC’s consultation events and submitted comments to Recycle BC related to the following topics:

Streetscape collection implementation issues and costs

Master Services Agreement and Statements of Work issues and concerns

Level playing field in the depot ‘intake’ procedures and access to Recycle BC funding

Performance measures development, including establishing an appropriate performance target. 2018 Zero Waste Committee Work Plan The attachment to this report sets out the Committee’s work plan for 2018. 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 2018 Work Plan dated May 4, 2018

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Zero Waste Committee 2018 Work Plan

Report Date: May 4, 2018 Priorities

1st Quarter Status

Regulatory Framework Implementation Complete

Contingency Landfill Disposal Contract(s) Award Complete

Waste Composition Monitoring Program – 2017 Summary Complete

National Zero Waste Council Update Complete

2017 Zero Waste Conference Results Complete

Coquitlam Transfer Station Replacement Update Complete

Create Memories Not Garbage, and Food Scraps –2017 Campaign Results Complete

Surrey Small Vehicle Waste and Recycling Drop-Off Facility Update Pending

Single Use Items Strategy Update Complete

Waste-to-Energy Facility - Launch of on-line Continuous Emission Monitoring Data Complete

2nd Quarter

2017 Disposal Ban Inspection Program Pending

Organics Regulatory Framework and Procurement Processes Pending

Construction and Demolition Material Regulatory Framework Pending

Abandoned Waste – 2018 Waste in Its Place Campaign Update Complete

Love Food Hate Waste 2018 Update Pending

Waste-to-Energy Facility 2017 Financial Summary Pending

Waste-to-Energy Facility 2017 Environmental Performance Summary Pending

3rd Quarter

Tipping Fee Bylaw Revisions - 2019 Pending

2018 Zero Waste Conference Plans Pending

Food Scraps Campaign 2018 Update Pending

Textiles Education and Awareness Program Update Pending

Expanded Polystyrene Ban Implementation Update Pending

Waste-to-Energy Facility Non-Ferrous Metal System Update Pending

4th Quarter

Annual Solid Waste & Recycling Report (for calendar 2017) Pending

Create Memories Not Garbage 2018 Pending

Waste-to-energy Options Pending

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THE CORPORATION OF DELTA

April24, 2018

Mayor Greg Moore, Chair Metro Vancouver Board of Directors 4730 Kingsway Burnaby BC, V5H OC6

Dear Chair Moore,

Re: Enviro-Smart Organics

From the office of:

The Mayor, Lois E. Jackson

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I am writing in follow up to my letter dated January 30, 2018, requesting that the Air Quality Management Permit process for Enviro-Smart Organics be expedited in view of the ongoing odour concerns from the community. Green for Life Environmental (GFL), the parent company of Enviro-Smart Organics, is now proposing a number of major facility upgrades, including a new fully enclosed com posting building. GFL is seeking assurances from Delta that we would support a significant increase in capacity at the facility in order to justify the new investment.

At the April 23, 2018 Executive Meeting, Delta Council adopted the following recommendations and unanimously endorsed they be released at a Regular Meeting of Council:

THAT Metro Vancouver and Green for Life Environmental be advised that:

a. Delta is supportive of upgrades to the Enviro-Smart facility including the fully enclosed composting building proposed and will expedite a building permit when an application is received; and

b. If an application to amend the quantity limits in the regional Com posting Facility Site Licence is submitted by Green For Life Environmental to Metro Vancouver in advance of the completion of the proposed fully enclosed facility, Delta would support an application that specifically includes:

i. No increase in capacity until the proposed upgrades are complete and operating in compliance with the Air Quality Management Permit;

ii. Future incremental capacity increases that are linked to an ongoing track record of compliance with the Air Quality Management Permit and other applicable regulations; and

iii. A commitment to address traffic and other community impacts related to capacity increases not regulated by the Air Quality Management Permit.

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We trust that the Air Quality Management Permit will be an effective tool to regulate the odourous emissions from Enviro-Smart and, with the improvements proposed, GFL will be able to address the existing concerns from neighbouring residents. Having said that, Delta would like certainty that any increase in capacity at Enviro-Smart would be directly linked to ongoing compliance with an Air Quality Management Permit.

For this reason, Delta Council also resolved as follows:

"THAT Metro Vancouver be requested to propose an amendment to the regional Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Bylaw to include a provision that requires Licencees to comply with all other regional bylaws and specifically the Air Quality Management Bylaw allowing for a formal linkage between Air Quality Management Permits and Com posting Facility Site Licences."

On behalf of Delta Council, I respectfully extend the foregoing request for Metro Vancouver's consideration. I will also be following up with the Minister of-Environment and Climate Change Strategy on this issue.

The odour issue is causing considerable concern to many residents in Ladner and we must ensure that all steps are taken to achieve an effective, long-term resolution to the issue at hand.

I look forward to your timely response.

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cc: The Honourable George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Committee Carol Mason, Chief Administrative Officer, Metro Vancouver Ray Robb, Division Manager, Environmental Regulatory & Enforcement Services,

Metro Vancouver Delta Council Steven Lan, Acting City Manager Sean McGill, Director of Corporate Services


Documents

METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT ZERO WASTE COMMITTEE · METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT ZERO WASTE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING May 17, 2018 1:00 p.m. 28th Floor Committee Room,