Electoral Area D Business Waste Stream Questionnaire

The information gathered will inform future education, advocacy, initiatives and policy development. Participation does not guarantee changes to existing services and programs; however, your feedback will help guide future planning and decision-making. 

Type of business
Approximately how many staff work at your location?
What waste streams does your establishment provide for disposal? (select all that apply)
Has your business phased out any single-use or compostable plastic items?
Are you aware of the BC Single Use and Plastics Prevention Regulation?
Does your business create any unusual or hazardous waste materials?
Do you know where to dispose of unusual or hazardous materials if your hauler does not accept them?
Who manages your waste services?
How often is your waste, including recycling and organics collected?
more items
more items
Are you often subject to overfilled, contamination or banned materials surcharge charges?
If so, do you understand why you are receiving contamination or banned materials surcharge?
Are you aware that recyclables and organics are banned from landfill waste and banned materials are charged a penalty fee at the landfill?
If yes, where did you receive this information?
What are the three biggest challenges faces with waste disposal or diversion?
What would help improve waste reduction or diversion practices?
Select all that apply
What motivates your business to divert waste (recycling, organics, etc.)?
Where is your waste, including recycling and organics, stored?
A room within the multi-unit building
The waste room is a separate building
If waste is stored outside, are the bins or waste enclosure animal-proof as per the Wildlife Attractant Bylaw?