Step 2: Direction

Step 2 consultation closed on September 25, 2023. This step of the Solid Waste Management Plan renewal process focussed on reviewing the current solid waste system and setting the future direction.

During consultation, the CSWM invited input on the existing system, future trends, and draft goals and guiding principles for solid waste management over the next 10 years. The goals and principles were developed with input from the Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee, which includes 15 members of the public, local government staff and business owners.

There were several ways to participate between June and September 2023:

  • Online Survey - closed Monday, September 25, 2023
  • Virtual Open House – Tuesday, September 12, 2023
  • Drop-in Open House – Maritime Heritage Centre, Campbell River– Tuesday, Sept 19, 2023
  • Community events across Strathcona and Comox Valley regional districts
  • Project email: cswm@comoxvalleyrd.ca

All of the input received was compiled and made available in What We Heard Summary Consultation report.


Community Events

Behind the Scenes Landfill Tour

Over 140 people spent Saturday, July 8th on "behind-the-scenes" landfill tours at the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre.
Mattress Mountain
Different stages of composting
Can you find the raccoon on the landfill tour?
Tour with a view
Active landfilling
Learning where it can all go

Summer Outreach Booth

Community outreach booth

We had a busy summer "talking trash" at the many community events we were at this summer.

  1. Canada Day – Lewis Park, 489 Old Island Hwy, Courtenay – July 1, 2023
  2. Sayward Farmer’s Market – Heritage Hall, 1257 Sayward Way, Sayward – July 15, 2023
  3. Tahsis Days – Tahsis Recreation Center – 285 Alpine View, Tahsis – July 16, 2023
  4. Cortes Day – Smelt Bay Provincial Park – Mansons Landing, Cortes Island – July 22, 2023
  5. Campbell River Farmer’s Market – 1235 Shoppers Row, Campbell River – July 30, 2023
  6. Nautical Days – Spinnaker Building, Marine Park, 127 Port Augusta St, Comox – August 5-7, 2023
  7. Quadra Island Farmer’s Market – Credit Union Field, 1536 Heriot Bay Rd, Quadra Island – August 5, 2023
  8. Denman’s Farmers Market – Recycling Depot, 5901 Denman Rd, Denman Island – August 19, 2023
  9. Campbell River Farmer’s Market – 1235 Shoppers Row, Campbell River – August 20, 2023
  10. Gold River Days – Nimpkish Park, Nimpkish Drive, Gold River – August 26, 2023
  11. Fall Fair – Black Creek Community Centre, 2001 Black Creek Rd, Black Creek – September 9, 2023
  12. Campbell River Farmer’s Market – 1235 Shoppers Row, Campbell River – September 10, 2023
  13. Fall Fair – Rosemuir Farm, 9925 Central Road, Hornby Island – September 17, 2023
  14. Comox Valley Home Show, 1855 Noel Ave., Comox BC, September 22-24, 2023

Online Open House

September 12, 2023

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Guiding Principles & Goals

The draft goals and guiding principles have been developed with input from the Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee, a committee comprised of members of the public, local government staff and business owners.

The goals and guiding principles set the foundation for informing the specific strategies and initiatives that might be explored over the next 10 years. Your feedback during the Step 2 consultation will help ensure they reflect what is important across the Comox Strathcona Waste Management service area.

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