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Alternative Fuel and Recyclables Recovery ProjectINTERIM PROCESSING STRATEGY

Terry Fulton, P.Eng.Senior Project Engineer, Solid Waste Services

Zero Waste Committee, January 22 2021

Small Load Waste

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METRO VANCOUVER SOLID WASTE SYSTEM

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• Recycling and Waste Centres, theWaste-to-Energy Facility and theVancouver Landfill

• Tipping fees and policies set toreduce waste and increaserecycling

• Critical services provided in a fairand affordable manner

• Facility locations minimize traveltime and GHG emissions

MAXIMIZING WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING

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• Priorities: Waste prevention, re-use and recycling prior to recovery

• Recycling system includes public and private infrastructure

• Recycling depots ahead of scales:• North Shore, Coquitlam• New United Boulevard and Central

Surrey facilities (under development)• 2021-2025 capital plan includes funding

to develop recycling depots at North Surrey and Langley

120,000 tonnes per yearSMALL LOADS

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LOAD COMPOSITION COMPARISON

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Painted/EngineeredWood

Painted/EngineeredWood

Inert MaterialsInert Materials

Composite MaterialsMetals MetalsPlastic Plastic

Yard TrimmingsPaper

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Small Loads Construction & Demolition

Clean Wood Clean Wood

Recover Recyclables, Create Alternative Fuel ProductPROCESSING

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Image from Kiverco.com

Option Tonnage Small Load Waste

GHG Benefit Example

Interim Processing Strategy

60,000 tonnes per year

Up to 20,000 tonnes CO2e per year

Longer Term Option

120,000 tonnes per year

Up to 85,000 tonnes CO2e per year

CLIMATE BENEFITS

• GHG emission reduction targets won’t be achieved without new programs

• Processing small load waste will result in reduced GHG emissions while planning for longer term

• Cement plants, biomass plants, district energy systems, and forest industry use of alternative fuels reduce GHG emissions

CLIMATE ACTION COMMITTEE

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• Supported use of alternative fuel to displace coal if possible, to yield greatest emissions benefit

• Asked about emissions control systems and metals recovery process

• Noted importance of considering transportation distances to processing facilities in the procurement process

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Thank you

Smart Bin PilotSOLUTIONS FOR CONTAMINATION REDUCTION

Maria Lo, EITAssistant Project Engineer

Zero Waste Committee – 2021-01-22https://orbit.gvrd.bc.ca/orbit/llisapi.dll/app/nodes/43169782

Sensor mounted inside bin

5.4

https://orbit.gvrd.bc.ca/orbit/llisapi.dll/app/nodes/43169782

THE PILOT

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Why

• Reduce banned materials• Optimize bin size & service• Reduce GHG emissions

What

• 20 sensors in 20 bins• 1 consultant to audit bins• Approximately 3 months

How

• Sensors & consultant study• Compare results • Analyze value sensors provide

CAMERA BASED SENSORS

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Contamination Monitoring

Fullness Monitoring

Service Confirmation CustomizedReports

BANNED ITEMS

Identifying items in bins

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Bulky Items

Wire, hosing, rope, and cable >1m

Electronics

Foam Packaging

Construction & Yard Waste

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Thank you!

Solid Waste Campaign UpdatesJANUARY 2021

Larina LopezDivision Manager, Corporate Communications

Zero Waste Committee, January 22, 2021

5.4

January 11 to March 7, 2021“FOOD SCRAPS AREN’T GARBAGE” CAMPAIGN

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• Objectives: 1. Divert food waste; 2. Reduce contamination• Basic compostable items• Interactive “Green Bin Q&A” featuring experts from SW team

• New for 2021• Targeted to reach people when they’re at cafes or doing take-

out• Multi-family audience segment

Creative Examples“FOOD SCRAPS AREN’T GARBAGE” CAMPAIGN

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Poster

Interactive Green Bin Q&AInstagram Stories

““Doctor” PSA30-second video

FRAME 1

FRAME 2

FRAME 3

FRAME 4

Creative Examples – New for 2021“FOOD SCRAPS AREN’T GARBAGE” CAMPAIGN

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Hyper-targeted banner ad (mobile)Animated GIF

Elevator screens in condo buildings

October 19 to November 8, 2020E-WASTE AND BATTERY RECYCLING PROMOTION

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• Objectives: • Educate residents on the importance of recycling e-waste

and used batteries. • Drive residents to www.mvrecycles.org

• Tactics: Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube video

• Coincided with National Waste Reduction Week

http://www.mvrecycles.org/

In-market Examples

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Zero Waste Committee Presentations, January 22, 2021 P R E S E N T A T I O N S R E P O R T S 5.3 Alternative Fuel and Recyclables Recovery Interim Processing Strategy - Terry Fulton5.4a Smart Bin Pilot - Maria Lo5.4b Solid Waste Campaign Updates - Larina Lopez