CWMA Special Event + Q&A

– DETAILS –

Thursday, August 31, 2023 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM pacific

Join us for an update from the Ministry on the changes to the
Hazardous Waste Regulation for Moderate Risk Waste

 We are grateful to welcome Erin Scraba, Michael Schwalb, and Konane Dion-Belair from the
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy for a short presentation
followed by ample time for your questions.

NEW! Please send any questions in advance so that the team can pre-prepare.

– NO COST –

– AGENDA –

Virtual Doors Open at 12:45 PM for visiting and a/v check
1:00 PM — Welcome Everyone!
1:05 PM —  Presentation by the Ministry
1:25 PM —  Q&A
2:00 PM —  Conclusion

As always, a follow up and event recap will be sent after the event.

– VIRTUAL NOTES –

CWMA uses the Zoom Platform for events.  Dial-in option is available but participants must confirm the dial-in phone number to be admitted to the event.

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  The Hazardous Waste Regulation amendments for moderate risk waste came into force August 1^st, 2023. Moderate risk waste is household hazardous waste and similar waste from institutional and commercial sources and include: waste motor oil, portable fire extinguishers, propane cylinders, oil-based paint, and lead-acid batteries.

  The objectives of the amendments, as outlined in the intentions paper and the What we Learned Report, are to:

  • Better support the diversion of moderate risk waste from the municipal waste stream (for example, by better facilitating the diversion of these wastes from landfills)
  • Develop requirements for storage and transport that are more achievable and practical while remaining protective of human health and the environment
  • Harmonize requirements under the Hazardous Waste Regulation with the Recycling Regulation

  The scope of the amendments focused on:

  1. Storing moderate risk waste at Return Collection Facilities (RCFs)
  2. Transporting these wastes from RCFs to hazardous waste management facilities (e.g., processing, treatment, or disposal facilities), and storing at in-transit consolidation facilities

  More information: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content?id=F4ADCE577120461BA5B599DDDE1336FC