Zero Waste

These priority actions represent important systemic and behavioral changes that can be achieved through engaged partnerships. They support moving to a closed-loop, cradle-to-cradle economy where resources are put to the highest and best use.

• 4.1 - Increase overall diversion of organics by continuing to support the expansion of food scraps recycling to all sectors and support Metro Vancouver’s 2015 disposal ban on organic materials to landfill and incinerator through education and enforcement.
• 4.2 - Increase the diversion of wood waste from landfill or incineration by expanding the Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Diversion Strategy to increase reuse and recycling of C&D waste.
• 4.3 - Reduce street litter and abandoned garbage in public spaces, including illegal dumping, and increase the diversion of these materials by implementing a comprehensive litter management strategy, including an expanded Keep Vancouver Spectacular Program.
• 4.4 - Support Metro Vancouver’s Zero Waste Challenge through the development of education and enforcement strategies for all sectors with a focus on waste prevention and material reuse initiatives.

Solid waste data is compiled first at a regional level and then at the city level. As a result, Vancouver’s data is always one year behind the reporting period.

These metrics are maintained by the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Division within Engineering Services at the City.