Future Waste Disposal

The Sechelt Landfill is rapidly approaching its total approved capacity. SCRD completed a Future Waste Disposal Options Analysis Study in 2021. The four options initially under consideration included siting and developing a new landfill, exporting waste outside of the region, building a waste-to-energy facility and expanding the Sechelt Landfill. Based on this study, it was found that waste-to-energy was unattainable due to cost, so the SCRD is moving forward with continued feasibility studies on the other options.

In 2022, staff retained Sperling Hansen Associates to review the feasibility of developing a new landfill in the region, review the Future Waste Optional Analysis Study, and complete a preliminary scan of the region to identify for additional feasible sites. The next step is to analyze the feasibility of all future waste disposal options, including landfill and waste export, starting in summer 2023. Once options are identified, public engagement on the proposals will occur.