YOURequirements

k Submission of waste diversion plan summary as a part of the businesses licensing application and renewal process (or other means if your operation does not require a business license).

k Annual education for employees/tenants on how to execute your plan.

Responsibilities k Developing a waste diversion plan to keep

recyclable and organic materials out of the garbage in a way that meets the needs of your operation.

k Implementation of your plan including all associated costs, supplies, resources and efforts. Examples of plan components could include hiring a waste hauler, dropping off materials at a depot, composting on-site, donating edible food waste, or another innovative solution.

THE CITY Responsibilities

k Outlining criteria for waste diversion plan requirement.

k Review and approval of your plan.

k Developing and sharing educational materials and resources to support your operation with the annual education requirement.

k Determining the resources required and identifying sustainable funding.

k Monitoring effectiveness and reviewing requirements.

HOW WE DEVELOPED THIS OPTION:

We heard through engagement that choice, convenience and flexibility are important to businesses and

organizations, and that using the business licensing process was preferred. Submission of a waste diversion

plan however, only had moderate support due to a perceived lack of knowledge and resources needed to

meet the requirement. We have adjusted this option to be less onerous and more user friendly. This approach

has been successfully implemented in Vancouver.

OPTION 3:

Submission of Waste Diversion Plan