Metro Vancouver licenses private solid waste facilities that are located within the
Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District (GVS&DD). The application process includes consideration of comments received from the public. We evaluate licence applcations based on the requirements in the GVS&DD Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw No. 181, 1996.
Submit a comment on a licence application
Comments on applications for new licences or amendments to existing licences need to be submitted in writing to the Solid Waste Manager through one of the following methods:
Email or online form
To submit a comment by email or through an online form, click on the organization name in the applications table below. Then scroll down to the section titled “Use one of the following methods to submit comments.”
To submit your comments by email, click on the “Email” link and an email box will open that will allow you to send your comments to an email specific to that application. Please remember to include the organization name and licence or application number in the email subject line.
To submit a comment using an online form, click on the “Online form” link and fill out the requested information. Then click the “Submit” button to submit your comments.
Regular mail
Mail comments to the following address:
- Solid Waste Manager - Metro Vancouver
Environmental Regulation and Enforcement
4515 Central Boulevard
Burnaby, BC V5H 0C6
What happens after you submit a comment on an application?
We receive comments and forward them to the applicant for responses. The Solid Waste Manager considers both your comments and the applicant’s responses when deciding on the licence application. If you have submitted a comment, Metro Vancouver will notify you of the final decision.
List of licence applications in progress
Below is a list of applications in progress for new licences and amendments to existing ones. We are accepting comments only for applications marked "Accepting Comments." For all other applications, the public comment period is closed.
Status definitions
- Accepting Comments: The notification period is open, and we are accepting public comments.
- Under Review: The municipality approves, and we are reviewing comments and responses.
- Municipality Does Not Approve: The municipality denies the application.
- Licence Declined: The Solid Waste Manager declines the licence application after review.
- Withdrawn: The applicant withdrew their application.
- Licence Issued: The Solid Waste Manager has approved and issued the licence.
Click the organization name to view more details and to submit a comment or if the status is “Licence Issued” click on the organization name to view the licence.