Disposal of plant and soil material from the Japanese beetle regulated area

How to dispose of green waste from regulated area

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  Residents and landscapers

  • Keep soil and plant material onsite when possible.
  • Use the green bin for any yard trimmings.
  • If you must move plants with soil attached out of the regulated area:
    1. Contact CFIA to get a free movement certificate BEFORE moving plant materials: 
       • 604-292-5742
       • BCPF.Japanese.Beetle@inspection.gc.ca
    2. Cover and secure your load.
    3. Transport the material directly to one of these City facilities:
       • Small volumes (maximum half a pickup truck load) can be taken to the Vancouver Transfer Station on Kent Ave North for disposal, accompanied by a CFIA movement certificate.
       • Larger volumes (over half a pickup truck load) must be taken to the Vancouver Landfill in Delta, accompanied by CFIA movement certificate, and must be disposed of following the procedure for deep burial.
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  Developers working in the regulated area

  • Keep plants and soil on-site when possible
  • Contact CFIA to get a movement certificate or request a site assessment before moving plants with soil attached outside of the regulated area 
    • Phone 604-292-5742
    • E-mail: BCPF.Japanese.Beetle@inspection.gc.ca
  • If CFIA instructs you to take your plants with soil attached to the Vancouver Landfill for deep burial, review instructions on how to process your disposal request