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Reducing Construction Debris in Neighbourhoods
Presented by: Trevor Duley, Senior Manager, Government/Indigenous Relations and Environment
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SUMMARY
After being directed by Council in Fall 2025 to explore policy and program options related to limiting construction debris in defveloping neighbourhoods and adjacent areas, a cross-functional City team formed, undertook research, and provided a recommended approach to the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) and BILD.
In preparation for bringing this item forward for Council's review and approval at the April 7, 2026 Council Meeting, an information update is being provided to Standing Committee of the Whole.
The primary goal of this review was to enhance opportunities to store waste at the source, prevent debris blowing to neighbouring properties or causing adverse environmental impacts, at the lowest resource implication to taxpayers prior to the initiation of the 2026 construction season.
Upon completion of this analysis, the recommendations from City Administration include:
1. Amendments to the Community Standards Bylaw to provide greater clarity and enforceability regarding construction debris;
2. Adding provisions within Development Permits (administrative purview); and,
3. Completion of a targeted communications campaign with developers/builders (administrative purview).
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
On September 16, 2025 Council passed the following motion:
CM-25-019
That the Community Standards Bylaw be amended to add provisions regarding standards related to debris at construction sites, and other potential policy and program options regarding limiting construction debris be evaluated, all to be presented to Council by April 15, 2026.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
In terms of managing construction debris in neighbourhoods, the City currently uses several tools:
1. Request developers to discuss with bu...
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