Project Eco-Prise/Landfill Diversion Credits

This pilot project is designed to support local initiatives that reduce or divert materials from landfill in an environmentally acceptable manner. Eligible recycling collection or depot services for residents and businesses will be paid up to $40/tonne for materials not covered under an industry stewardship program. Diversion credits are also available for commercial scale composting programs.

Education programs that focus on Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling are also eligible for funding under this pilot project.

Application Instructions:

Download the Applicant's Kit and review eligibility guidelines and application forms.

Choose to either print, fill out and mail in your forms or use the on-line application forms below.

Applicant's Kit

Online Application: Materials Recovery Grant 2010

Online Application: Community Education and Zero-Waste Marketing Grant

Important Dates

September 15, 2010 New deadline! All applications received by September 15 will be processed by September 24.

October 31, 2010 Final deadline for 2010.

Additional Resources - Coming Soon!

Statistics on types and quantities of materials currently landfilled.

Products covered under the BC Recyling Regulation/Extended Producer Responsibility programs.

Additional sources of funding.

Educational resources for backyard and worm composting.

Tips for securing markets for recycled or composted materials.

Advice and support for promoting your zero waste project ideas.

If you would like more information on this program or assistance with fine tuning your business plan or marketing strategy, please contact:

Laurie Gallant

Zero Waste Planner

250-615-6100

lgallant@rdks.bc.ca.

Documents: 

Project Eco-prise/Landfill Diversion Credits Applicant's Kit

Fact Sheet summarizing eligibility guidelines and sample projects.

Promotional poster 8.5 x 11

PowerPoint presentation to introduce Project Eco-Prise

Volumes to Tonnes Conversion Table for Various Materials