
The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, BC, won a 2018 Sustainable Communities Award for its modern waste management facility that is a model for other small and rural communities. This guide is based on their experience and explains how to develop a high-quality sustainability project. It’s designed for municipal staff and decision makers, and contains award-winning strategies and questions to help your community get started on your own initiative. Discover best practices that can help your municipality:
- Divert more organics and recyclables from landfill
- Implement curbside collection to maximize waste diversion
- Extend the life of your existing landfill
- Encourage local contractors to bid on your project
- Create local, long-term employment opportunities
- Involve stakeholders to strengthen the project
Want to learn more about this award-winning project? Read the case study