waste disposal

Unbuilders deconstruct a building on Fort Street in downtown Victoria in 2022. Crews are salvaging materials from the building as it’s torn down. Wood and other waste from construction and demolition are some of the main contributors to Hartland Landfill. (Katherine Engqvist/News Staff)

Almost half of what ends up in Vancouver Island landfill could’ve been diverted: CRD

Building and organic materials continue to be drivers of what ends up at Greater Victoria dump

 

A view of the scene Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, as the cleanup continues at the site of of a Norfolk Southern freight train derailment that happened on Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Contaminated waste shipments from Ohio derailment to resume

Officials working to clean up hazardous chemicals spilled during train derailment

 

Apples speed along as they’re sorted for size and quality at the BelleHarvest packing and storage facility, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, in Belding, Mich. This process happens repeatedly throughout the year as apples are taken out of special storage rooms that help them stay fresher. They are then sent to grocery stores. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Fight to curb food waste increasingly turns to science

ReFed: 500,000 pounds of food could be diverted from landfills annually with better packaging

 

Colombian environmental engineer Germán Viasus Tibamoso, owner of Tierra Viva, places beetle larvae on solid waste in Tunja, Colombia, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. The company transforms solid, organic waste, with the help of beetle larvae’s digestive microorganisms, that transform the waste into a compost rich in nitrogen and phosphorous. Once adults, some of the beetles are sent to scientific labs and others to Japan where they are popular as pets. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

VIDEO: Hard-working Colombian beetles clean garbage, retire as pets

Larvae can transform food waste into fertilizer

Colombian environmental engineer Germán Viasus Tibamoso, owner of Tierra Viva, places beetle larvae on solid waste in Tunja, Colombia, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. The company transforms solid, organic waste, with the help of beetle larvae’s digestive microorganisms, that transform the waste into a compost rich in nitrogen and phosphorous. Once adults, some of the beetles are sent to scientific labs and others to Japan where they are popular as pets. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
Comox Strathcona Waste Management wants feedback for solid waste management plan renewal. Photo by Marc Kitteringham, Campbell River Mirror.

Feedback wanted on solid waste management plan

Comox Strathcona Waste Management wants to reduce amount going in to landfill

Comox Strathcona Waste Management wants feedback for solid waste management plan renewal. Photo by Marc Kitteringham, Campbell River Mirror.
File photo of Cumberland landfill.

Solid waste management plan helps shape better future

Comox Strathcona Waste Management (CSWM) is launching a Solid Waste Management Plan…

  • Nov 14, 2022
File photo of Cumberland landfill.
As of January, single-residential homes and duplexes in Courtenay may place food waste at the curb for composting, along with weekly yard waste. Photo supplied

Food waste curbside collection coming to Courtenay

Courtenay residents will soon have a new curbside collection service for food…

  • Nov 3, 2022
As of January, single-residential homes and duplexes in Courtenay may place food waste at the curb for composting, along with weekly yard waste. Photo supplied
The Comox Strathcona Waste Management district will be increasing tipping fees in January, 2023. Photo by Marc Kitteringham, Campbell River Mirror

Comox Strathcona Waste Management tipping fees going up Jan. 1

Fees will help drive positive change, reduce load contamination

  • Oct 27, 2022
The Comox Strathcona Waste Management district will be increasing tipping fees in January, 2023. Photo by Marc Kitteringham, Campbell River Mirror
Brad Dusseault snapped this shot of a black bear feasting inside an unsecured garbage bin outside a local restaurant in Tofino. The bear was shot and killed on Oct. 1. (Brad Dusseault photo)

Bear shot in Tofino after becoming addicted to local restaurant waste

WildSafeBC urges residents and businesses in Tofino and Ucluelet to responsibly secure attractants

Brad Dusseault snapped this shot of a black bear feasting inside an unsecured garbage bin outside a local restaurant in Tofino. The bear was shot and killed on Oct. 1. (Brad Dusseault photo)
Tin Town is in the MU-4 zone, where the City of Courtenay is discontinuing solid waste collection. Scott Stanfield photo

Courtenay discontinues solid waste collection for multi-use four

The City of Courtenay is discontinuing solid waste collection for multi-use four…

Tin Town is in the MU-4 zone, where the City of Courtenay is discontinuing solid waste collection. Scott Stanfield photo
A landfill capture and disposal system has been installed at the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre. File photo

GHG strategy to address landfill emissions in Comox Strathcona

In response to a motion from Will-Cole Hamilton, the Comox Strathcona Waste…

A landfill capture and disposal system has been installed at the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre. File photo
Tess Hyde, left, and Fiona Kennedy enjoyed their time as waste station volunteers at Ribfest 2019. Photo supplied

Comox Valley volunteers help divert items from landfills

Waste diversion policy puts money back into community

Tess Hyde, left, and Fiona Kennedy enjoyed their time as waste station volunteers at Ribfest 2019. Photo supplied
GFL is one of the largest comprehensive providers of waste handling services on Vancouver Island, with a host of services available in the Comox Valley.

GFL Environmental: Your full-service environmental solutions partner in the Comox Valley!

Finding environmentally responsible disposal for different types of waste can be an…

  • Aug 1, 2022
GFL is one of the largest comprehensive providers of waste handling services on Vancouver Island, with a host of services available in the Comox Valley.
CSWM is undertaking a major review of its solid waste plans for the Comox and Strathcona areas. Record file photo

Comox Strathcona to review region’s solid waste plan

Last major solid waste plan was developed a decade ago

CSWM is undertaking a major review of its solid waste plans for the Comox and Strathcona areas. Record file photo
George Slomp, who operates Perspective Design Build with partner Peter Bain, is one of those working in house deconstruction — or unbuilding. Photo by Mike Chouinard

Comox Strathcona Waste Managment supports deconstruction approach

Board sees deconstruction, or unbuilding, as alternative to building demolition

George Slomp, who operates Perspective Design Build with partner Peter Bain, is one of those working in house deconstruction — or unbuilding. Photo by Mike Chouinard
CSWM wants to reduce construction waste. Black Press file photo

Comox Strathcona wants to cut construction waste through deconstruction

Regional waste board wants province to make deconstruction a recycling regulation

CSWM wants to reduce construction waste. Black Press file photo
Comox Strathcona Waste Management’s new system for settling bylaw infractions over waste is moving ahead. File image, CSWM video

New Comox Strathcona Waste Management dispute bylaw takes next step

Bylaw is designed to be an alternative to pursuing matters through courts

Comox Strathcona Waste Management’s new system for settling bylaw infractions over waste is moving ahead. File image, CSWM video
CSWM plans to add staff to the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre. Record file photo

Comox-Strathcona staff explain staff additions at landfill

Budget discussions on waste management continue, as financial plan due by end of March

CSWM plans to add staff to the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre. Record file photo
Comox Strathcona Waste Management is running a pilot project looking at composting in rural and remote communities. Black Press File Photo

Comox Strathcona Waste Management considers composting in rural areas

The board hears report on pilot project to provide organics options in two communities

Comox Strathcona Waste Management is running a pilot project looking at composting in rural and remote communities. Black Press File Photo
Comox Strathcona Waste Management Service Co-Chairs Arzeena Hamir and Brad Unger at the project site in Campbell River known as Block J. Photo courtesy CSWM

Construction starts at Campbell River composting facility

Facility to service 30,000 homes in Campbell River and Comox Valley areas

Comox Strathcona Waste Management Service Co-Chairs Arzeena Hamir and Brad Unger at the project site in Campbell River known as Block J. Photo courtesy CSWM
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