Metro Vancouver worked with a group of government and industry stakeholders to develop a regulatory approach to require recycling on construction and demolition sites. Metro Vancouver used this as a starting point for a simpler approach that requires construction and demolition waste containing recyclable materials to go to authorized facilities, where more reuse and recycling can happen through the financial mechanisms proposed in the Solid Waste Regulatory Bylaw revision. Municipalities would enforce the requirements by requiring that building and demolition permit applicants meet the following requirements:

• submit a “Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Plan” and Checklist
• identify hazardous materials present on worksites
• pay a partially refundable Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Fee, based on project type and size
• submit proof that waste and recyclable materials were taken to licensed or authorized facilities in order to claim a refund of the Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Fee
• submit documentation of hazardous materials management upon request.

 DLC Government Staff Feedback Form – Questions
 DLC Government Staff Feedback Form – Additional Information

 DLC Industry Feedback Form - Questions 
 DLC Industry Feedback Form - Additional Information

The simpler “DLC Recycling Model Bylaw” is provided below for review and feedback from interested parties. The earlier version of the draft sample bylaw and information guide for municipalities is provided for background information. A backgrounder document has been prepared and can be viewed via the link provided below. Consultation with potentially affected stakeholders is underway. The consultation process is expected to conclude in early 2012.

 DLC Recycling Model Bylaw – Regulatory approach 1
 Guide and Sample Bylaw for DLC Recycling Targets on Worksites – Regulatory approach 2
 Mandatory DLC Recycling Backgrounder

Metro Vancouver has drafted a model regulatory approach for municipalities to mandate requirements for recycling infrastructure in new and renovated multi-family and commercial buildings. These requirements, which would be enforced through development permits, would include:

• Minimum size, location, and design of building recycling storage space
• Collection vehicle access route
• Collection day storage area
• Loading area
• Occupant access
• Suggested minimum standards for in-suite recycling storage space.

The draft sample bylaw amendment and an information guide for developers and builders are provided below for review and feedback from interested parties. A backgrounder document has been prepared and can be viewed via the link provided below. Consultation with potentially affected stakeholders is underway. The consultation process is expected to conclude in early 2012.

 MFC Government Staff Feedback Form – Questions
 MFC Government Staff Feedback Form – Additional Information

 MFC Industry Feedback Form - Questions
 MFC Industry Feedback Form - Additional Information

 Multi-Family and Commercial Building Recycling Space Sample Bylaw Amendment 
 Multi-Family and Commercial Building Recycling Space Bylaw Guide
 Multi-family and Commercial Recycling Space and Access Backgrounder