We are renewing the solid waste management plan and we need you to share your input on the long-term vision of solid waste management for the region. This multi-year planning process will outline how garbage, recycling, yard, and food waste programs are managed over the next decade. The CSWM is currently in Step 3 of the four-step process and public consultation is integral in each Step.

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy recommends that Solid Waste Management Plans (Plans) be renewed every ten years to ensure the plan reflects best practices, the evolving realities of solid waste and alignment with provincial targets. The last Plan was updated in 2012. Meanwhile, the CSWM service area population has grown 13% during that time and is forecast to continue to grow.

Over the next three months, CSWM is seeking to engage with sectors and interested parties in identified areas of interest where there could be great improvements in waste diversion. Rural residents and business owners are asked to join us to discuss potential strategies and to bring additional strategies forward to achieve the goals and guiding principles that were supported during the Step 2 process. The developed plan will guide how solid waste is managed in the region over the next ten years.

Step 3 consultation is a two-part process that will see initial outreach during the summer and will continue with broad public engagement on the preferred options and strategies in 2025.

Ways to Weigh In On Waste:

• Join the conversation and provide your input through our online tools. Feedback will be collected until 4 pm Wednesday, September 25, 2024.
• Drop by one of our five Open Houses this July. Each event runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Fanny Bay Community Hall
    7793 Island Hwy S, Fanny Bay – July 16, 2024
  • Union Bay Community Club
    5401 Island Hwy S, Union Bay - July 17, 2024
  • Huband Park Elementary School
    5120 Mottishaw Rd, Courtenay – July 18, 2024
  • Ocean Resort Hotel and Event Centre
    4384 S Island Hwy, Campbell River – July 23, 2024
  • Black Creek Community Centre
    2001 Black Creek Rd, Black Creek – July 25, 2024
• Attend one of our Community Events Over the Summer
  • Quadra Island – Aroma Cove Café – 657 Harper Road - July 19, 2024, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Cortes Island Waste Management Centre - July 21, 2024, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
    1300 Squirrel Cove Road, Cortes Island

A detailed What We Heard Summary Engagement Report will be presented to the Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee and CSWM Board at the end of the year, which will inform the options for consideration as the planning process continues.

Learn more information about the solid waste management planning process and
Weigh In On Waste: www.cswm.ca/swmp