Solid Waste Management Plan Update

In March 2026, the Board of the North Coast Regional District adopted the Solid Waste Management Plan. 

Solid Waste Management Plan Update

The NCRD has completed updating the region's Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP). Updating the SWMP was identified as a high priority by the Board of Directors under the Environment and Climate Change portion of the 2019-2022 NCRD Strategic Plan.

As the SWMP has been completed and adopted, this webpage will no longer be updated. This webpage will remain open for review of the consultation and planning proccess.

The objectives of updating the SWMP are to:

  • Improve operational and financial efficiencies of the NCRD waste management system;

  • Assist users to improve their participation in waste segregation and diversion programs;

  • Continue monitoring new and upgraded solid waste management facilities and services;

  • Maintain and improve relationships with larger waste generators;

  • Improve compliance with existing product stewardship programs; and

  • Expand service delivery to rural communities.

The four steps of updating the solid waste management plan were:

  1. Initiate the planning process: notifying member municipalities, First Nations, and the public of the plan to update the plan and begin consultation on proposed amendments;
  2. Set the plan direction: identify principles, goals and targets, prepare background information, assess the current solid waste management system, consider trends affecting solid waste management and consult the public;
  3. Evaluate options; and
  4. Prepare and adopt the plan.

A Public and Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC) was established for the SWMP update, and a Terms of Reference has been adopted. The purpose of the PTAC is to provide input on the development of the SWMP from a variety of perspectives. As of May 2022, the 20 member PTAC consists of representation from the following organizations:

City of Prince Rupert
District of Port Edward
Village of Masset
Village of Port Clements (2)
Skidegate Band Council
Old Massett Village Council
Council of the Haida Nation
Kitsumkalum Indian Band
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy
North Coast Regional District (2 EA Directors)
North Coast Regional District (Staff – 3)
Community Member
Metlakatla First Nation
Dirt Nerd Soil Company (2)
Lax Kw'alaams Band

Technical Memos:

Presentations:

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