Title
Solid Waste Master Plan
Proposed Motion
That Council approve the development of a Solid Waste Master Plan for $200,000 funded from the County Facilities Restricted Surplus, as presented.
Body
Recommendation by Administration
Administration supports the proposed motion.
Purpose
The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval to proceed with the procurement and development of a Solid Waste Master Plan that correlates to Council direction; to establish a long-term strategic framework for solid waste services, infrastructure, and waste diversion within Parkland County.
Summary
Parkland County's solid waste management system is facing evolving regulatory requirements, population growth, changing service expectations, and increasing pressure to optimize operational and capital expenditures. The County currently provides solid waste services through curbside collection programs, cost share agreements, transfer station operations, recycling services, and waste diversion initiatives. To support informed long-term decision-making, a comprehensive review of the County's solid waste system is required.
Administration assessed the need for a Solid Waste Master Plan to evaluate current service levels, transfer station operations, curbside collection services, waste diversion opportunities, infrastructure requirements, regulatory considerations, growth projections, and long-term financial sustainability. Options considered included maintaining the current approach of incremental planning, undertaking targeted service reviews, or completing a comprehensive Solid Waste Master Plan. Administration determined that a comprehensive master planning process would provide the most effective framework for evaluating the County's existing systems and service levels, while identifying future opportunities for improvement. The Master Plan process will involve engagement with residents through online surveys and engagement sessions to hear and understand public opinion o...
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