12720 - RFP No. 2021-01 Consulting Services for Regional SWMP Update

The North Coast Regional District (NCRD) invites proposals for the provision of Consulting Services - North Coast Regional District - Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) Update (the "Services").

A SWMP provides long-term direction for the regional management of solid waste and is required by the BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy.

The NCRD approved its first SWMP in 1996. Extensive stakeholder consultation was conducted during development of the 1996 SWMP and two (2) local Solid Waste Advisory Committees (SWAC) were formed to advise on implementation. A number of the objectives of the 1996 SWMP have been met through the construction/operation of a landfill, transfer stations and recycling depot facilities on Haida Gwaii, and a regional recycling facility in Prince Rupert. For the purpose of cost recovery for programming, the NCRD is divided into two solid waste service areas: the Island Solid Waste Service Area and Mainland Solid Waste Service Area.

An update to the SWMP is needed to replace the SWMP adopted in 1996 to enhance existing programs and chart a path forward for the future of solid waste management in the NCRD. The process to develop the new SWMP generally follows the four (4) step process outlined in A Guide to Solid Waste Management Planning (Ministry of Environment, September 2016).

The NCRD has implemented Phase 1 of the four-step planning process. This step is substantially complete having identified the planning area, scope of work, and a public/technical advisory group.

The intent of the updated SWMP is to focus on improving operational efficiency to ensure that facilities and programs run as effectively and efficiently as possible. The NCRD also intends to focus on maintaining and improving relationships with large waste generators and compliance with current product stewardship programs. The NCRD does not expect the updated SWMP to call for new facilities or significant changes to current policies.