This webpage provides resources for staff from member municipalities about Metro Vancouver’s air quality, liquid waste, and solid waste regulatory programs.
Authorizations
Use the links below to search for Metro Vancouver authorizations by location or company name.
| Map of Authorized Facilities | https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/39fa943752b84fa9b5d7ac26d9d2c177, Map of Authorized Facilities | Map of Authorized Facilities | <div class="ExternalClassE0C079FEB8AC440BBA2C2DDF6C2F56D3">Locations of issued air quality permits and approvals, liquid waste industrial and groundwater permits, licensed solid waste facilities, and sani-dump sites.<br></div> |
| Air Quality Permits and Approvals | https://metrovancouver.org/services/environmental-regulation-enforcement/air-quality-regulatory-program/current-permits-and-approvals, Air Quality Permits and Approvals | Air Quality Permits and Approvals | <div class="ExternalClass62B5926DCDB44BB7B514AB4E57A21A7B">Current air quality permits and approvals.<br></div> |
| Waste Discharge Permits | https://metrovancouver.org/services/environmental-regulation-enforcement/liquid-waste-regulatory-program/current-waste-discharge-permits, Waste Discharge Permits | Waste Discharge Permits | <div class="ExternalClass385D1D805D1B4E548A779BA910FC18D9">Current industrial wastewater and groundwater discharge permits.<br></div> |
| Solid Waste Licences | https://metrovancouver.org/services/environmental-regulation-enforcement/solid-waste-regulatory-program/current-licences, Solid Waste Licences | Solid Waste Licences | <div class="ExternalClassF8CCF5933FBF4C179EA52369CF1DE4DE">Current licences for private solid waste facilities.<br></div> |
| Compliance and Enforcement | https://metrovancouver.org/services/environmental-regulation-enforcement/compliance-and-enforcement, Compliance and Enforcement | Compliance and Enforcement | <div class="ExternalClassFB130B0F574447EC8D24915F4FCF1C00">Information on notices of bylaw violation, tickets, and prosecutions.<br></div> |
Complaint reporting
Use the links below to submit a complaint or to direct the public to the appropriate complaint submission tool.
| Air Quality Complaint | https://metrovancouver.org/services/environmental-regulation-enforcement/air-quality-regulatory-program/make-an-air-quality-complaint, Air Quality Complaint | Air Quality Complaint | <div class="ExternalClass109CEFC75995468EA30CEE330A541D3A">Online form for reporting concerns about odour, dust or other air contaminants. <br></div> |
| Liquid Waste Complaints | https://metrovancouver.org/services/environmental-regulation-enforcement/liquid-waste-regulatory-program/liquid-waste-complaints, Liquid Waste Complaints | Liquid Waste Complaints | <div class="ExternalClass22C2B6FDD2C446DC9BA60592F032FB0A"><p>Online form for reporting concerns about discharges to the sanitary sewer, or to notify Metro Vancouver of a spill to the sanitary sewer.<br></p></div> |
| Private Solid Waste Facility Complaint | https://metrovancouver.org/services/environmental-regulation-enforcement/solid-waste-regulatory-program/solid-waste-facility-complaints, Private Solid Waste Facility Complaint | Private Solid Waste Facility Complaint | <div class="ExternalClass9BF369FBD7B74771B5D7F2D37A948AA7">Online form for reporting concerns about the operation or impacts of a private solid waste facility.<br></div> |
Information bulletins
For municipal staff
| Air Quality Regulation Information Bulletin for Municipal Staff | https://metrovancouver.org/services/air-quality-climate-action/Documents/aq-regulation-info-bulletin.pdf, Air Quality Regulation Information Bulletin for Municipal Staff | Air Quality Regulation Information Bulletin for Municipal Staff | <div class="ExternalClass0E3BAE8809334B5892216B0BC0FD2939">Information on regulating air contaminants and sources of emissions, air quality permits and regulations, and complaint referrals.<br></div> |
| Non-Road Diesel Engine Emission Regulation Guide | https://metrovancouver.org/services/air-quality-climate-action/Documents/non-road-diesel-engine-emission-regulation-guide-brochure.pdf, Non-Road Diesel Engine Emission Regulation Guide | Non-Road Diesel Engine Emission Regulation Guide | <div class="ExternalClass74B366A4D9A241FB9255DAE672839D7B">This document is relevant for staff dealing with municipal diesel equipment. It provides information on registration and fee requirements for non-road diesel engines. Examples of non-road diesel engines include excavators, forklifts, generators, etc.<br></div> |
| Registration Deadlines for Non-Road Diesel Engines | https://metrovancouver.org/services/air-quality-climate-action/Documents/non-road-diesel-engine-bylaw-summary.pdf, Registration Deadlines for Non-Road Diesel Engines | Registration Deadlines for Non-Road Diesel Engines | <div class="ExternalClass3C1AD72DB58643A9A76A76C93F9B2A10">This document is relevant for staff dealing with municipal diesel equipment. It provides an overview of deadlines and compliance options for Tier 2 and Tier 3 non-road diesel engines. Information is also provided on retirement rebates available beginning January 1, 2026.<br></div> |
| Information Bulletin on Solid Waste Licences for Municipal Staff | https://metrovancouver.org/services/solid-waste/Documents/information-bulletin-solid-waste-licences-municipal-staff.pdf, Information Bulletin on Solid Waste Licences for Municipal Staff | Information Bulletin on Solid Waste Licences for Municipal Staff | <div class="ExternalClass550CD90C2CCB404C8F7D9D8BF55FAA3E">Information on which types of solid waste facilities require a licence from Metro Vancouver.<br></div> |
| Information Bulletin on Liquid Waste Regulation for Municipal Staff | https://metrovancouver.org/services/liquid-waste/Documents/information-bulletin-liquid-waste-licences-municipal-staff.pdf, Information Bulletin on Liquid Waste Regulation for Municipal Staff | Information Bulletin on Liquid Waste Regulation for Municipal Staff | <div class="ExternalClass7B011F132E664A759E7595E9F89C1E44"><p>Information on Metro Vancouver’s Liquid Waste regulatory program and how municipalities can help.</p><br></div> |
For business or facility owners and operators
| Apply for an Air Quality Permit | https://metrovancouver.org/services/environmental-regulation-enforcement/air-quality-regulatory-program/apply-for-a-permit, Apply for an Air Quality Permit | Apply for an Air Quality Permit | |
| Apply for a Waste Discharge Permit | https://metrovancouver.org/services/environmental-regulation-enforcement/liquid-waste-regulatory-program/applying-for-a-permit, Apply for a Waste Discharge Permit | Apply for a Waste Discharge Permit | |
| Apply for a Solid Waste Licence | https://metrovancouver.org/services/environmental-regulation-enforcement/solid-waste-regulatory-program/applying-for-a-licence, Apply for a Solid Waste Licence | Apply for a Solid Waste Licence | |
| Information Bulletin on Solid Waste Licences for Facility Owners and Operators | https://metrovancouver.org/services/solid-waste/Documents/information-bulletin-solid-waste-licences-facility-owners-operators.pdf, Information Bulletin on Solid Waste Licences for Facility Owners and Operators | Information Bulletin on Solid Waste Licences for Facility Owners and Operators | <div class="ExternalClass4B2ED26E6DD043DF8DA3FA659894F748">Information on what types of solid waste facilities require a licence from Metro Vancouver, typical materials and processes, and the overall licence application process. <br></div> |
| Information Bulletin on Liquid Waste Regulation for industrial, commercial, or institutional sanitary sewer system dischargers | https://metrovancouver.org/services/liquid-waste/Documents/information-bulletin-liquid-waste-licences-facility-owners-operators.pdf, Information Bulletin on Liquid Waste Regulation for industrial, commercial, or institutional sanitary sewer system dischargers | Information Bulletin on Liquid Waste Regulation for industrial, commercial, or institutional sanitary sewer system dischargers | <div class="ExternalClass3A990298F87742DC925C5219E5908BE9"><p>Information on what types of liquid waste discharges are regulated by Metro Vancouver, via permit or bylaw.</p><br></div> |