Amendments to the Hartland Landfill Tipping Fee and Regulation Bylaw No. 3881 will support the Capital Regional District’s (CRD’s) ongoing initiatives to reduce waste, ensure different waste streams are sorted appropriately, and extend the operational lifespan of the Hartland Landfill.
Starting January 1, 2026, general refuse tipping fees will see an annual increase of $5 per tonne, raising the current rate from $155 to $160 per tonne and concluding with $170 per tonne in 2028. Fees for clean wood and treated wood or asphalt shingles will remain unchanged at $80 and $110 per tonne, respectively.
The projected fee increases are expected to generate $3.85 million in additional revenue over three years, which will fund ongoing waste reduction initiatives and infrastructure improvements. Environmentally, these changes are anticipated to encourage waste diversion, improve sorting compliance, and extend the life of the Hartland Landfill.
To promote better sorting practices, a $1,000 fine will be introduced for large, improperly sorted loads of waste delivered in walking floor trailers. This measure targets very large loads to ensure compliance with sorting regulations.
Additionally, the Waste Stream Collector Incentive Program will be extended into 2026. This program provides discounts to haulers who adopt multi-stream collection systems and share waste data with the CRD. Although the program is expected to reduce revenue by approximately $2.085 million in 2026, it plays a crucial role in encouraging responsible waste management.
These amendments align with the CRD’s Solid Waste Management Plan, which aims to achieve a per capita waste disposal rate of 250 kilograms by 2031.
Learn more at http://www.crd.ca/waste.
