New Facilities Permit

If you would like to apply for a permit for a new solid waste management facility in the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, you may file an application for authorization of the following facilities:

  • Disposal facility
  • Transfer station
  • Material recovery facility
  • Storage facility
  • Brokering facility
  • Composing facility
  • Land clearing/demolition waste facility (including burn sites)
  • Pet crematory
  • Waste-to-energy facility (including the manufacturing of refuse-derived fuel)
  • Any proposal for the beneficial use of waste
  • Any other facility the Ministry of Environment requires

The Regional Waste Manager of the Ministry of Environment shall determine if a given or proposed facility or process can be authorized to the Solid Waste Management Plan using this procedure. Prior to application, a meeting is required to discuss plans with BC Environment and SLRD staff to identify any immediate concerns.