Conserving BC Landfill Capacity

Whereas the available capacity of landfills in British Columbia is rapidly diminishing, posing a significant challenge to effective waste management and environmental sustainability; And whereas landfill airspace is a critical component in recovery from disaster and emergency events: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM request that the Province develop a long-term waste management strategy that supports a circular economy, prioritizing waste reduction, composting of organics, material reuse, and recycling, while maintaining resilience in the event of emergencies or disasters.