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Waste Audit Report Prepared for: Confederation College 1450 Nakina Drive Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6Z8 Prepared by: Laura McAlpine Environmental Manager GFL Environmental Inc. 3525 Mavis Road Mississauga, ON L5C 1I7 T. 647-624-1439 E. [email protected] CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This document contains information that is confidential and may be privileged. The reader is hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this plan is strictly prohibited.

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Waste Audit

Report

Prepared for:

Confederation College 1450 Nakina Drive

Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6Z8

Prepared by:

Laura McAlpine

Environmental Manager GFL Environmental Inc. 3525 Mavis Road

Mississauga, ON L5C 1I7

T. 647-624-1439 E. [email protected]

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:

This document contains information that is confidential and may be privileged. The reader is hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this plan is strictly prohibited.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................... I

1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 1

2 AUDITEE PROFILE AND PROJECT SCOPE ................................................ 2

3 WASTE AUDIT METHODOLOGY ............................................................... 3

4 AUDIT RESULTS ...................................................................................... 6

5 DIVERSION RATE ................................................................................... 8

6 CAPTURE RATE ....................................................................................... 9

7 RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................ 10

8 CONCLUSION ........................................................................................ 13

APPENDIX I - TABLE OF WASTE AUDIT DATA ............................................. 14

Ministry of Environment Forms

APPENDIX II – WASTE AUDIT SUMMARY SHEET ......................................... 15

APPENDIX III - REPORT OF WASTE REDUCTION WORK PLAN .................... 22

APPENDIX IV – QUESTIONS TO ASSESS COMPLIANCE ............................... 33

APPENDIX V – PHOTOGRAPHS ................................................................... 34

APPENDIX VI – FINAL DESTINATION LETTER ............................................. 40

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Confederation College retained GFL Environmental Inc. to conduct a solid, non-hazardous waste

audit for the main college campus, located at 1450 Nakina Drive in Thunder Bay, Ontario. A

collective waste audit was performed for the college on October 2, 2018.

PURPOSE

The purpose of the waste audit was to identify, quantify and analyze the composition of the waste

stream and to ensure compliance with the requirements outlined in the Ministry of the Environment

Ontario (MOE) Regulations 102/94 and 103/94.

AUDIT METHODOLGY

To collect an appropriate sample of waste for the audit, the contracted cleaning team were asked

to collect all generated wastes from throughout the campus and place them in a designated area

on site. The GFL Environmental Inc. team arrived the following day, received the waste sample

and conducted the audit and analysis of the waste stream on-site. An overall survey was completed

by the GFL Environmental Inc. audit team; bags of waste material were opened and separated

into commodity type (paper, plastic, metal, glass, organic and ‘other’) and the resulting sub

categories (as listed in Appendix I, page 14). Each commodity type and sub category was weighed

individually.

WASTE AUDIT RESULTS

The information contained in this waste audit report was gathered from the on-site collective waste

audit, discussions with Confederation College personnel, and an analysis of the current waste

management handling practices used on site at the college. The figure below displays the total

projected annual waste categories as represented from the materials analyzed during the audit.

Audited Waste Category Breakdown (kg/ year)

45,998.51

34,810.15

4,524.44 17.54 -

95,802.45

32,056.91

-

20,000.00

40,000.00

60,000.00

80,000.00

100,000.00

120,000.00

Paper Plastics Metal Glass HSW Organics Other

Total Annual Landfill = 213,210.00 kg

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Total Materials Recycled and Sent to Landfill

Material

Destination

Annual Total

Kilograms (kg) Metric Tonnes (t) Percent (%)

Landfill Waste 213,210.00 213.21 89.08

Recycled 26,130.00 26.13 10.92

Total Generated 239,340.00 239.34 100.00

DIVERSION RATE

The 2018 Waste Diversion Rate for Confederation College is 10.92%.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Based on the waste audit findings, the top areas of focus should be on initiatives driven towards:

Improving signage: Implementing clear and consistent signage will allow for a better

understanding of and participation in the program.

Improve organics program: Based on the waste audit sample, organics are the heaviest

contributor to the overall landfill waste weight. By diverting organic waste from landfill,

Confederation College could potentially divert 95,802.45 kg from landfill.

Training and education: Educating employees, students and visitors on a semi-annual

basis will help improve and continue the success of the program.

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1 INTRODUCTION

Confederation College retained GFL Environmental Inc. to conduct a solid, non-hazardous waste

audit for the college campus, located at 1450 Nakina Drive in Thunder Bay, Ontario. A collective

waste audit was performed on October 2, 2018.

The overall purpose of the waste audit is to identify, quantify and analyze the composition of the

waste stream to ensure compliance with the requirements outlined in the Ministry of the

Environment Ontario (MOE) Regulations 102/94 and 103/94. Under O.Reg. 102/94, all waste

audits must address:

Identify the amount, nature and composition of the waste generated in designated

functional areas of the entity;

How the waste is produced, including relevant management decisions and policies;

How the waste is managed; and

The extent to which materials or products used or sold consist of recycled or reused

materials or products.

Waste audits are also used to determine:

The ability to reduce, reuse and recycle materials from the existing waste stream;

Identify the overall diversion rates for all recyclable materials;

Identify further opportunities for greater diversion, and;

Pinpoint new recycling opportunities, and to enhance and strengthen the existing recycling

initiatives currently in place.

This analysis aids the formation of a Waste Reduction Work Plan; a plan to go forward with a

successful diversion program, drawing from the audit results and the subsequent diversion

recommendations made by GFL Environmental Inc., in partnership with input and insight from

Confederation College.

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2 AUDITEE PROFILE AND PROJECT SCOPE The following section provides contextual information regarding Confederation College and the

waste audit that was completed for the college on October 2, 2018.

Confederation College is a northern college of applied arts and technology. Established in 1967,

the college has grown to include a number of campuses across northwestern Ontario. With 58

programs to choose from, small class sizes and a comprehensive mental health and well being

strategy, Confederation College is home to over 7,000 students.

2.2 CURRENT WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Confederation College currently has programs in place for waste and mixed recycling. The table

below describes the containers used on site and the service schedule for each material stream.

Material Stream Container Service Schedule

Waste 1 x 30 cubic yard compactor On call service

Waste 1 x 10 cubic yard bin On call service

Waste 1 x 8 cubic yard bin On call service

Mixed Recycling 1 x 6 cubic yard bin On call service

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3 WASTE AUDIT METHODOLOGY

3.1 WASTE AUDIT PROCEDURE

To collect an appropriate sample of waste for the audit, the contracted cleaning team were asked

to collect all generated wastes from throughout the campus and place them in a designated area

on site. The GFL Environmental Inc. team arrived the following day, received the waste sample

and conducted the audit and analysis of the waste stream on-site. An overall survey was completed

by the GFL Environmental Inc. audit team; bags of waste material were opened and separated

into commodity type (paper, plastic, metal, glass, organic and ‘other’) and the resulting sub

categories (as listed in Appendix I, page 14). Each commodity type and sub category was weighed

individually.

3.2 AUDITOR PROFILE

Laura McAlpine was the lead auditor who assisted in the audit organization and preparation of the

audit. Laura is a 3R Certifed auditor through the Recycling Council of Ontario (ROC). She was

assisted by Faye Wood and Tamara Lazic who conducted the waste audit for Confederation College.

3.3 COMMODITIES SORTED

The following is a list of commodity categories. The major categories of commodities sorted are

paper, plastic, metal, glass, household special waste, organics, and other materials. Within these

major categories are subcategories, and these help to further sort the commodities.

Newspaper

Magazines

Cardboard OCC

Boxboard Tissue boxes

Mixed paper Junk mail, fine papers

Molded pulp Egg cartons, take-out beverage trays

Other paper Mult-layered, cold beverage cups

Coffee cups Tim Hortons, Starbucks

Polycoat Containers Individual milk containers, juice containers

Aseptic Containers Juice boxes

Plastic

#1 PETE Soft drinks, disposable water bottles

#2 HDPE Large jugs, buckets

#3 PVC IV bags

#4 LDPE Recyclable

Film

Grocery bags, some shipping packaging

#5 PP Ziplock tupper ware, large yogurt tubs, margarine containers

#6 Styrofoam Take out styrofoam containers

#6 Styrofoam

(Packaging)

Styrofoam peanuts/ pellets used in packaging

#6 Clear/ Hard Coffee cup lids

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#7 Other Re-usable water bottles

Rigid Plastic Pens, tooth brushes, gift gards

Metal

Aluminum cans Pop cans

Aluminum foil Baking foil

Aerosal cans Hair spray

Steel cans Large soup cans

Scrap metal Wire hangers

Glass

Clear Clear, non-LCBO glass

Coloured Clear, non-LCBO glass

Other glass Ceramic

Household Special Waste (HSW)

Batteries AA, watch batteries

Toner cartridges Printer toner cartridges

Lightbulbs Fluorescent tubes

Organics

Food waste Apples, oranges, coffee grounds

Tissue/ Toweling Kleenex, paper towel

Beverage liquids Water, juice, pop

Other Materials

Other Many different other materials are found in audit samples. Additional

notes are made and entered into the raw data table.

3.4 ANOMALIES

Anomalies are physical items or operational challenges that would alter the composition of the

waste stream as a one off occurrence. No anomalies were found in the waste audit sample.

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3.5 METHOD OF ANNUALIZATION

The Mass Ratio Method was used when calculating the mass of materials generated for the entire

year at Confederation College. This is the more useful and preferred method when annual waste

and recycling records are deemed accurate and verifiable. The extrapolation method formula is as

follows:

m = total annual mass of each material. Note that this should be calculated for each category of

waste and for each method of disposition (reuse, recycling and disposal.)

Ts = total material generated in a specific category found in the audit sample.

Tc = total mass of all materials found in the audit sample with a specific method of disposition

(reuse or recycling or disposal.) For materials analyzed during the audit, there will likely be a

different value of Tc for all materials sent for disposal, for all materials sent for reuse, and for all

materials sent for recycling during the sampling period.

Tt = total annual mass of material, substantiated by records, per container. For example, a site

may have records for each haul of a 40-yard bin of waste. Therefore, Tt for this container would

be the sum of the mass of all hauls that year for that container.

Tr = annual mass per category of materials of items not found in the audit sample for which there

are records or reasonable estimates. These would be materials that would not have been found in

the audit sample but are a regularly generated waste stream, such as furniture or wood pallets

offered for external reuse. This is quantified and substantiated by records kept by the auditee.

These materials should be accounted for in the final calculation.

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4 AUDIT RESULTS

Based on the waste audit sample, the total amount of waste generated and disposed of in the

waste stream at Confederation College is estimated to be 584.14 kilograms (kg) during a 24-hour

period or 213,210.00 kg annually.

From the audited waste sample, organic materials represent 44.93%; paper materials represent

21.57%; plastic materials represent 16.33%; ‘other’ materials represent 15.04%, metal materials

represent 2.12% and glass materials represent 0.01% of the total annual waste disposed and sent

to landfill.

Total Annual Waste Generated 2018*

COMMODITY CATEGORY KILOGRAM (kg) PERCENTAGE (%)

Organics 95,802.45 44.93

Paper 45,998.51 21.57

Plastics 34,810.15 16.33

‘Other’ 32,056.91 15.04

Metal 4,524.44 2.12

Glass 17.54 0.01

TOTAL 78,110.00 100.00

Total Annual Waste Generated 2018*

45,998.51

34,810.15

4,524.44 17.54 -

95,802.45

32,056.91

-

20,000.00

40,000.00

60,000.00

80,000.00

100,000.00

120,000.00

Paper Plastics Metal Glass HSW Organics Other

We

igh

t in

kilo

gram

s

Total Annual Landfill = 213,210.00 kg

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Total Annual Waste Composition 2018*

*Figures are based on 24 hour waste audit sample. Annual projection is based on number of

operational days.

Paper21.57%

Plastics16.33%

Metal2.12%

Glass0.01%

Organics44.93%

Other15.04%

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5 DIVERSION RATE

A waste diversion rate is the percentage of total materials that are diverted from landfill. The

annual diversion rate is calculated as follows:

Waste + Recycling = Total Generated

213,210.00 kg + 26,130.00 kg = 239,340.00 kg

Recycling ÷ Total Generation = Diversion Rate Percentage

26,130.00 kg

213,210.00 kg

= 0.1092 x 100%

= 10.92%

Based on industry standards and current service information, 26,130.00 kilograms (kg) of

materials are removed and recycled at the Confederation College on an annual basis.

MATERIAL

DESTINATION

WEIGHT

GENERATION (Kg)

WEIGHT GENERATED

(t)

Percentages

(%)

Landfill 213,210.00 213.21 10.92

Recycled 26,130.00 26.13 89.09

TOTAL

GENERATED 239,340.00 239.34 100.00

Therefore the current annual diversion rate percentage when all initiatives are accounted for is

10.92%.

Annual Diversion Rate Percentage 2018

Landfill89.08%

Recycling10.92%

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6 CAPTURE RATE The capture rate (c) indicates the proportion of divertible waste, expressed as a percentage,

which is successfully diverted for disposal. This figure includes all generated divertible waste, from

all audited streams.

Total Recycling Generated + Total Divertible Materials Found In Waste Stream = Total

Divertible Materials Generated

Total recycling generated: 26,130.00 kg

Divertible materials found in waste stream: 142,344.59 kg

Total divertible material generated at building: 26,130.00 kg + 142,344.59 kg =

168,474.59 kg

Total Recycling Generated ÷ Total Divertible Materials Generated = Capture Rate

c = 26,130.00 kg x 100%

168,474.59 kg

c = 0.1550 x 100%

c = 15.50%

Therefore, the capture rate for Confederation College is 15.50%.

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7 RECOMMENDATIONS

Based on the waste audit results, it is important to consider the main areas of improvement to

focus on and pinpoint where improvements can be made. Tackling one initiative at a time will

increase chances of success. Whether changes need to be made to the existing program itself or

increasing education and awareness, narrowing down your options and targeting an issue every

quarter or semi-annually, will result in attainable results.

In order to improve the effectiveness of the recycling program at Confederation College, there are

several initiatives to take into consideration. To divert as much material from landfill as possible

it would be beneficial for the facility to direct all recycling efforts towards further source separating

recyclable materials.

7.1 IMPLEMENT ORGANICS RECYCLING

A total of 44.93% of the landfill waste sample was found to be organic waste material. As organic

materials are the heaviest contributor to overall disposal figures, diverting as much organic waste

from the waste stream as possible will greatly increase the diversion rate and reduce the amount

of waste sent to landfill annually.

7.2 IMPROVE POINT-OF-GENERATION RECYCLING

It is recommended that internal waste assessments be conducted throughout the facility on a

regular, unscheduled basis. Tenants should not be aware of when these assessments are to be

done, to ensure accuracy of results. The goal is to determine which area(s) need improvements.

Proper signage, recycling bins and education will help source separate these items and capture

recyclable materials.

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7.3 SIGNAGE AND EDUCATION

Employee Education

Educational information should be displayed on an ‘Environmental Board’ and frequently updated

to encourage and engage employee, visitor and student participation. Posting information in the

area near the recycling receptacles and/or in common areas will show management initiative and

engage employees. While education and training on waste reduction should be ongoing, formal

education should take place sporadically (for example, 1-2 times per year).

Visitor Education

Clear, visible guidelines and signage are very important to the success of the recycling program.

All areas of the facility should be equipped with appropriate signage to clearly indicate to visitors

which materials are accepted in the receptacles and to remind them of the importance of their

involvement in the recycling program. Recycling guidelines should be posted wherever receptacles

and collection containers are stationed (an example is shown below).

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7.4 MONITORING AND EVALUATION

One of the keys to a successful recycling program is gathering quantifiable results to follow the

progress of the program over the course of time. Ensure that a waste audit is completed once

every twelve months and keep track of the data results year to year to compare disposal and

recycling rates. Receive monthly diversion reports and display or send out results in a newsletter

to reach all employees to pinpoint where improvements can be made.

It is suggested that waste and recycling disposal areas be monitored so that the number of

receptacles and pick up schedule can be adjusted as necessary. Maintain up-to-date records of

waste diversion initiatives (e.g. diversion charts, educational or promotional efforts etc.) to see if

changes need to be made to the recycling program.

7.5 CONTINUAL PROGRAM REVIEW

The success of the existing recycling program should be continually reviewed by facility

management in order to establish goals and monitor improvement over time. This should include

but not be limited to:

The adequacy and accessibility of available bins.

The disposal methods used by employees of the building, and the location of signage or

labels on bins.

The assessment of how materials are being sorted and the potential for new materials to

be recycled as the hauler systems and industry changes.

As always, please post and make available the MOE work plan for all employees, and sign

documents in all applicable areas (pages 21 and 32 of this report).

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8 CONCLUSION Based on the waste audit figures, Confederation College generates 239,210.00 kilograms (kg) of

material annually, 26,130.00 kg of which is diverted as recycling and 213,210.00 kg of which is

disposed of as waste.

In order to address and monitor the effectiveness of the recycling program at Confederation

College, consider the following suggestions to improve the existing program and efforts of

employees, tenants and visitors:

Provide recycling receptacles wherever garbage bins exist so that there are no excuses for

not participating in the recycling program.

Ensure that adequate signage is placed on or above all recycling receptacles and that the

signage remains consistent throughout the building

Education throughout the facilities can be promoted through promotional and awareness

events (especially during Earth Month in April and Waste Reduction Week in October).

Provide employees and tenants with information on recycling procedures and services.

The success of these initiatives depends on the involvement of all parties, from operations staff,

to faculty, to students. The more involved all parties are in the waste reduction goals of

Confederation College, the greater the success of the program.

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APPENDIX I - TABLE OF WASTE AUDIT DATA

NAME: Confederation College

ADDRESS: 1450 Nakina Dr. Thunder

Bay, Ontario

DATE: October 3 (KGS) (KGS) (KGS) (KGS)

PAPER % % Annual Monthly Weekly Daily

Newspaper 0.00% - - - -

Magazines 0.00% - - - -

Cardboard 3.81% 1,753.66 146.14 33.72 4.80

Boxboard 7.93% 3,647.61 303.97 70.15 9.99

Mixed Papers 32.02% 14,730.75 1,227.56 283.28 40.36

Molded Pulp 0.11% 52.61 4.38 1.01 0.14

Kraft Paper 16.01% 7,365.37 613.78 141.64 20.18

Other Paper 1.75% 806.68 67.22 15.51 2.21

Coffee Cups 35.84% 16,484.41 1,373.70 317.01 45.16

Polycoat Containers 2.52% 1,157.42 96.45 22.26 3.17

Total Paper 21.57% 100.00% 45,998.51 3,833.21 884.59 126.02

PLASTICS

# 1 PETE Soft Drinks 28.21% 9,820.50 818.37 188.86 26.91

# 2 HDPE 9.07% 3,156.59 263.05 60.70 8.65

# 3 PVC 0.00% - - - -

# 4 LDPE Recyclable Film 2.02% 701.46 58.46 13.49 1.92

# 5 PP 18.14% 6,313.18 526.10 121.41 17.30

# 6 PS (Styrofoam) 3.02% 1,052.20 87.68 20.23 2.88

# 6 PS (Clear/Hard) 23.17% 8,066.84 672.24 155.13 22.10

# 7 Other 0.05% 17.54 1.46 0.34 0.05

Non-Recyclable Film 15.62% 5,436.35 453.03 104.55 14.89

Rigid Plastics 0.71% 245.51 20.46 4.72 0.67

Total Plastics 16.33% 100.00% 34,810.15 2,900.85 669.43 95.37

METALS

Aluminum Cans 52.33% 2,367.44 197.29 45.53 6.49

Aluminum Foil 0.39% 17.54 1.46 0.34 0.05

Aerosal Cans 0.00% - - - -

Steel 0.39% 17.54 1.46 0.34 0.05

Scrap Metal 46.90% 2,121.93 176.83 40.81 5.81

Total Metals 2.12% 100.00% 4,524.44 377.04 87.01 12.40

GLASS

Glass (Clear/ Coloured) 0.00% - - - -

Other Glass 100.00% 17.54 1.46 0.34 0.05

Total Glass 0.01% 100.00% 17.54 1.46 0.34 0.05

HSW

Batteries 0.00% - - - -

Toner Cartridges 0.00% - - - -

Lightbulbs 0.00% - - - -

Total HSW 0.00% 0.00% - - - -

ORGANICS

Food Waste 53.87% 51,610.22 4,300.85 992.50 141.40

Tissue / Toweling 30.02% 28,760.03 2,396.67 553.08 78.79

Beverage Liquids 2.56% 2,455.12 204.59 47.21 6.73

Compostable Containers 13.55% 12,977.09 1,081.42 249.56 35.55

Total Organics 44.93% 100.00% 95,802.45 7,983.54 1,842.35 262.47

OTHER MATERIALS

E-Waste 1.09% 350.73 29.23 6.74 0.96

Pencils 0.11% 35.07 2.92 0.67 0.10

Dental Molds 13.13% 4,208.78 350.73 80.94 11.53

Latex Gloves 10.94% 3,507.32 292.28 67.45 9.61

Textiles 0.11% 35.07 2.92 0.67 0.10

Surgical Wear 6.67% 2,139.47 178.29 41.14 5.86

Foam 0.05% 17.54 1.46 0.34 0.05

Feminine Hygiene 2.19% 701.46 58.46 13.49 1.92

Tubing 0.05% 17.54 1.46 0.34 0.05

File Folders 65.65% 21,043.92 1,753.66 404.69 57.65

Total Other 15.04% 100.00% 32,056.91 2,671.41 616.48 87.83

TOTAL ANNUAL WASTE 100.00% 213,210.00 17,767.50 4,100.19 584.14

Total Annual Divertable Materials 66.76% 142,344.59

Total Annual Non-Divertable Materials 33.24% 70,865.41

WASTE AUDIT DATA

*The highlighted items are not acceptable items for recycling in the regular recycling bin.

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MOE Forms

APPENDIX II – WASTE AUDIT SUMMARY SHEET

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Ministry of the Environment Waste Form

Report of a Waste Audit – Waste Audit Summary Sheet

Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Establishments

As required by O. Reg. 102/94

This report must be prepared 6 months after becoming subject to O. Reg. 102/94 and

retained on file for at least five years after it is prepared, and be made available to the

ministry upon request.

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

Name of Owner and/or Operator of Entity(ies) and Company Name:

Confederation College

Name of Contact Person:

Rick Sitarski

Telephone #:

807-475-6687

Email address:

[email protected]

Street Address(es) of Entity(ies):

1450 Nakina Drive

Municipality:

Thunder Bay, ON

Type of Entity (check one)

Retail Shopping Establishments Hotels and Motels

Retail Shopping Complexes Hospitals

Office Buildings Educational Institutions x

Restaurants Large Manufacturing Establishments

Note: O. Reg. 102/94 does not apply to multi-unit residential buildings.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ENTITY

Provide a brief overview of the entity(ties):

Confederation College is a northern college of applied arts and technology. Established in 1967,

the college has grown to include a number of campuses across northwestern Ontario. With 58

programs to choose from, small class sizes and a comprehensive mental health and well being

strategy, Confederation College is home to over 7,000 students.

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III. HOW WASTE IS PRODUCED AND DECISIONS AFFECTING THE PRODUCTION

OF WASTE

Categories of Waste How Is the Waste Produced and What Management

Decisions/Policies Affect Its Production?

Newspaper Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for recycling.

Magazines Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for recycling.

Cardboard Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for recycling.

Boxboard Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for recycling.

Mixed paper Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for recycling.

Molded Pulp Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for recycling.

Kraft Paper Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for recycling.

Other Paper Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for waste.

Coffee Cups Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for waste.

Polycoat Containers Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for recycling. PETE #1 plastic beverage

bottles and clam shells

Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for recycling. HDPE #2 plastics jugs,

crates, totes and drums

Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for recycling.

LDPE #4 Recyclable Film Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for waste.

PP #5 Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for waste.

PS #6 (Styrofoam) Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for waste.

PS #6 (Clear/Hard) Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for waste.

Non-Recyclable Film Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for waste.

Rigid Plastics Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for waste.

Plastic Strapping Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for waste. Aluminum Food

/Beverage Cans

Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for recycling. Steel Food /Beverage

Cans

Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for recycling. Glass Food /Beverage

Containers

Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for recycling.

Food Waste Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for waste.

Tissue/Toweling Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for waste.

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IV. MANAGEMENT OF WASTE

Beverage Liquids Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for waste.

Other – E-Waste Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for waste.

Other – Pencils Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for waste.

Other – Dental Molds Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for waste.

Other – Latex Gloves Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for waste.

Other – Textiles Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for waste.

Other – Surgical Wear Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for waste.

Other – Foam Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for waste. Other – Feminine

Hygiene

Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for waste.

Other – Dental Molds Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for waste.

Other – Tubing Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for waste.

Other – File Folders Generated by participants. Material is deposited into designated

container for waste.

Category Waste to be Disposed Reused or Recycled Waste

Newspaper Participants place materials in

recycling bin.

Magazines Participants place materials in

recycling bin.

Cardboard Participants place materials in

recycling bin.

Boxboard Participants place materials in

recycling bin.

Mixed paper Participants place materials in

recycling bin.

Molded Pulp Participants place materials in

recycling bin.

Kraft Paper Participants place materials in

recycling bin.

Other Paper Participants place materials

in waste bin.

Coffee Cups Participants place materials

in waste bin.

Polycoat Containers Participants place materials in

recycling bin.

Aseptic Containers Participants place materials in

recycling bin.

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PETE #1 plastic

beverage bottles and

clam shells

Participants place materials in

recycling bin.

HDPE #2 plastics jugs,

crates, totes and drums

Participants place materials in

recycling bin. LDPE #4 Recyclable

Film

Participants place materials

in waste bin.

PP #5 Participants place materials

in waste bin.

PS #6 (Styrofoam) Participants place materials

in waste bin.

PS #6 (Clear/Hard) Participants place materials

in waste bin.

Non-Recyclable Film Participants place materials

in waste bin.

Rigid Plastics Participants place materials

in waste bin.

Plastic Strapping Participants place materials

in waste bin.

Aluminum Food

/Beverage Cans

Participants place materials in

recycling bin. Steel Food /Beverage

Cans

Participants place materials in

recycling bin. Glass Food /Beverage

Containers

Participants place materials in

recycling bin.

Food Waste Employees place in waste

bins.

Tissue/Toweling Employees place in waste

bins.

Beverage Liquids Employees place in waste

bins.

Other – E Waste Employees place in waste

bins.

Other – Pencils Employees place in waste

bins.

Other – Dental Molds Employees place in waste

bins.

Other – Latex Gloves Employees place in waste

bins.

Other – Textiles Employees place in waste

bins.

Other – Surgical Wear Employees place in waste

bins.

Other – Foam Employees place in waste

bins.

Other – Feminine

Hygiene

Employees place in waste

bins.

Other – Dental Molds Employees place in waste

bins.

Other – Tubing Employees place in waste

bins.

Other – File Folders Employees place in waste

bins.

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V. ESTIMATED QUANTITY OF WASTE PRODUCED ANNUALLY

Confederation College

1450 Nakina Dr., Thunder Bay

Categories of Waste"A" Base Year

(2016)

"B" Current

Year (2018)

"C" Change

(A-B)

"A" Base Year

(2016)

"B" Current

Year (2018)

"C" Change

(A-B)

"A" Base Year

(2016)

"B" Current

Year (2018)

"C" Change

(A-B)

Newspaper 1.00 0.36 (0.64) 0.11 0.36 0.25 0.89 - (0.89)

Magazines 0.04 0.12 0.08 0.04 0.12 0.08 - - -

Cardboard 1.02 3.82 2.80 0.19 2.07 1.88 0.83 1.75 0.92

Boxboard 1.83 4.55 2.71 0.28 0.90 0.62 1.55 3.65 2.09

Mixed Papers 7.05 16.53 9.48 0.56 1.80 1.24 6.49 14.73 8.24

Molded Pulp 0.37 0.17 (0.20) 0.04 0.12 0.08 0.33 0.05 (0.28)

Kraft Paper 3.79 7.43 3.63 0.02 0.06 0.04 3.77 7.37 3.59

Other Paper 22.75 0.81 (21.94) - - - 22.75 0.81 (21.94)

Coffee Cups 3.40 18.16 14.76 0.52 1.68 1.16 2.88 16.48 13.60

Polycoat Containers 2.83 1.52 (1.31) 0.11 0.36 0.25 2.72 1.16 (1.56)

# 1 PETE Soft Drinks 16.23 19.08 2.85 5.08 9.26 4.18 11.15 9.82 (1.33)

# 2 HDPE 0.33 3.75 3.42 0.33 0.60 0.27 - 3.16 3.16

# 3 PVC - - - - - - - - -

# 4 LDPE Recyclable Film 0.49 1.60 1.11 0.49 0.90 0.41 - 0.70 0.70

# 5 PP 0.49 7.21 6.72 0.49 0.90 0.41 - 6.31 6.31

# 6 PS (Styrofoam) - 1.05 1.05 - - - - 1.05 1.05

# 6 PS (Clear/Hard) 1.80 11.35 9.55 1.80 3.28 1.48 - 8.07 8.07

# 7 Other - 0.02 0.02 - - - - 0.02 0.02

Non-Recyclable Film 30.44 5.44 (25.01) - - - 30.44 5.44 (25.01)

Rigid Plastics - 0.25 0.25 - - - - 0.25 0.25

Aluminum Cans 3.86 5.03 1.17 1.46 2.66 1.20 2.40 2.37 (0.03)

Aluminum Foil 0.50 0.13 (0.37) 0.06 0.11 0.05 0.44 0.02 (0.43)

Steel - 0.02 0.02 - - - - 0.02 0.02

Scrap Metal 0.13 2.15 2.02 0.02 0.03 0.01 0.11 2.12 2.01

Glass (Clear/ Coloured) 2.34 0.93 (1.41) 0.51 0.93 0.42 1.83 - (1.83)

Other Glass 0.06 0.02 (0.04) - - - 0.06 0.02 (0.04)

Batteries 1.88 - (1.88) 0.11 - (0.11) 1.77 - (1.77)

Toner Cartridges 0.89 - (0.89) - - - 0.89 - (0.89)

Food Waste 61.33 51.61 (9.72) - - - 61.33 51.61 (9.72)

Tissue / Toweling 7.93 28.76 20.83 - - - 7.93 28.76 20.83

Beverage Liquids - 2.46 2.46 - - - 2.46 2.46

Compostables - 12.98 12.98 - - - 12.98 12.98

E-Waste - 0.35 0.35 - - - 0.35 0.35

Pencils - 0.04 0.04 - - - 0.04 0.04

Dental Molds - 4.21 4.21 - - - 4.21 4.21

Latex Gloves - 3.51 3.51 - - 3.51 3.51

Textiles 3.16 0.04 (3.12) - - 3.16 0.04 (3.12)

Surgical Wear - 2.14 2.14 - - 2.14 2.14

Foam - 0.02 0.02 - - - 0.02 0.02

Feminine Hygiene - 0.70 0.70 - - - 0.70 0.70

Tubing - 0.02 0.02 - - - 0.02 0.02

File Folders - 21.04 21.04 - - - 21.04 21.04

175.94 239.34 63.40 12.22 26.13 13.91 163.72 213.21 49.49

Percent Change (C÷A x 100) 136.04% 213.83% 130.23%

Generated Recycled Disposed

ESTIMATED QUANTITY OF WASTE PRODUCED ANNUALLY

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VI. TO WHICH MATERIALS OR PRODUCTS USED OR SOLD BY ENTITY

CONSIST OF RECYCLED OR REUSED MATERIALS OR PRODUCTS

1. Do you have a management policy in place that promotes the purchasing and/or use

of materials or products that consist of recycled and/or reused materials or products?

If yes, please describe.

Not at this time.

2. Do you have plans to increase the extent to which materials or products used or sold*

consist of recycled or reused materials or products? If yes, please describe.

Not at this time.

* Information regarding materials or products “sold” that consist of recycled or

reused materials or products is only required from owner(s) of retail shopping

establishments and the owner(s) or operator(s) of large manufacturing

establishments.

Please attach any additional page(s) as required to answer the above questions

I hereby certify that the information provided in this Report of Waste Audit is

complete and correct.

Signature of authorized

official:

Title: Date:

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MOE FORMS

APPENDIX III - REPORT OF WASTE REDUCTION WORK PLAN

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Ministry of the Environment Waste Form

Report of a Waste Audit

Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Establishments

As required by O. Reg. 102/94

This report must be prepared 6 months after becoming subject to O. Reg. 102/94

and retained on file for at least five years after it is prepared, and be made

available to the ministry upon request.

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

Name of Owner and/or Operator of Entity(ies) and Company Name:

Confederation College – Confederation College

Name of Contact Person

Rick Sitarski

Telephone #:

807-475-6687

Email address:

[email protected]

Street Address(es) of Entity(ies):

1450 Nakina Drive

Municipality:

Thunder Bay, ON

Type of Entity (check one)

Retail Shopping Establishments Hotels and Motels

Retail Shopping Complexes Hospitals

Office Buildings Educational Institutions x

Restaurants Large Manufacturing Establishments

II. DESCRIPTION OF ENTITY

Provide a brief overview of the entity(ties):

Confederation College is a northern college of applied arts and technology. Established in 1967,

the college has grown to include a number of campuses across northwestern Ontario. With 58

programs to choose from, small class sizes and a comprehensive mental health and well being

strategy, Confederation College is home to over 7,000 students.

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III. PLANS TO REDUSE, REUSE AND RECYCLE

Waste Category

Source Separation and 3Rs Program

Newspaper

Reduce: Provide digital copies of newspaper to participants.

Reuse: Newsprint can be reused for moving and shipping as packaging.

Recycle: Through education and awareness, ensure all participants

understand current recycling programs and initiatives.

Magazines

Reduce: Encourage use of electronic documents only and to think before

purchasing.

Reuse: Magazines are shared in guest common areas.

Recycle: Through education and awareness, ensure all participants

understand current recycling programs and initiatives.

Cardboard

Reduce: Encourage suppliers to provide goods in reusable containers.

Purchase supplies in bulk to avoid excess packaging.

Reuse: Cardboard boxes can be reused for moving and shipping.

Recycle: Through education and awareness, ensure all participants

understand current recycling programs and initiatives.

Boxboard

Reduce: Encourage suppliers to provide goods in reusable containers.

Purchase supplies in bulk to avoid excess packaging.

Reuse: Boxboard can be reused for packaging small goods.

Recycle: Through education and awareness, ensure all participants

understand current recycling programs and initiatives.

Mixed paper

Reduce: Encourage use of electronic documents only and to think before

printing.

Reuse: Reuse one sided documents for other print jobs.

Recycle: Through education and awareness, ensure all participants

understand current recycling programs and initiatives.

Molded Pulp

Reduce: Encourage suppliers to provide goods in reusable containers.

Purchase supplies in bulk to avoid excess packaging.

Reuse: Reuse for packaging and protecting small goods.

Recycle: Through education and awareness, ensure all participants

understand current recycling programs and initiatives.

Kraft Paper

Reduce: Encourage suppliers to provide goods packaged in reusable

products.

Reuse: Reuse for packaging and protecting small goods.

Recycle: Through education and awareness, ensure all participants

understand current recycling programs and initiatives.

Other Paper

Reduce: Encourage suppliers to provide goods packaged in reusable

products. Refuse products packaged in this material.

Reuse: N/A

Recycle: Material is not recyclable. Through education and awareness,

ensure all participants understand current recycling programs and

initiatives.

Coffee Cups

Reduce: Encourage suppliers to provide goods packaged in reusable

products. Refuse products packaged in this material; bring a reusable

mug.

Reuse: N/A

Recycle: Material is not recyclable. Through education and awareness,

ensure all participants understand current recycling programs and

initiatives.

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Polycoat

Containers

Reduce: Encourage suppliers to provide goods packaged in reusable

products. Refuse products packaged in this material.

Reuse: N/A

Recycle: Through education and awareness, ensure all participants

understand current recycling programs and initiatives.

PETE #1 plastic

beverage bottles

and clam shells

Reduce: Encourage suppliers to provide goods in bulk to cut down on

amount of material produced. Promote reusable containers to visitors

and staff.

Reuse: Reuse material for water throughout the day.

Recycle: Through education and awareness, ensure all participants

understand current recycling programs and initiatives.

HDPE #2 plastics

jugs, crates, totes

and drums

Reduce: Encourage suppliers to provide goods in bulk to cut down on

amount of material produced.

Reuse: Containers are reused in kitchen areas for collection of organic

waste (i.e. large white tubs).

Recycle: Through education and awareness, ensure all participants

understand current recycling programs and initiatives.

LDPE #4

Recyclable Film

Reduce: Encourage suppliers to provide goods in bulk to cut down on

amount of material produced.

Reuse: Use plastic bags for other uses such as in back-of house small

garbage containers (i.e. in employee offices/washrooms); use as

protective packaging for shipments.

Recycle: Through education and awareness, ensure all participants

understand current recycling programs and initiatives.

PP #5

Reduce: Encourage suppliers to provide goods in bulk to cut down on

amount of material produced.

Reuse: Reuse container for food or snacks throughout the day.

Recycle: Through education and awareness, ensure all participants

understand current recycling programs and initiatives.

PS #6 (Styrofoam)

Reduce: Encourage suppliers to provide goods packaged in reusable

products. Refuse products packaged in this material.

Reuse: Reuse as protective packaging for shipments.

Recycle: Material is not recyclable. Through education and awareness,

ensure all participants understand current recycling programs and

initiatives.

PS #6

(Clear/Hard)

Reduce: Encourage suppliers to provide goods in bulk to cut down on

amount of material produced.

Reuse: N/A

Recycle: Through education and awareness, ensure all participants

understand current recycling programs and initiatives.

Non-Recyclable

Film

Reduce: Encourage suppliers to provide goods packaged in reusable

products. Refuse products packaged in this material.

Reuse: Reuse as protective packaging for shipments.

Recycle: Material is not recyclable. Through education and awareness,

ensure all participants understand current recycling programs and

initiatives.

Rigid Plastics

Reduce: Encourage suppliers to provide goods packaged in reusable

products. Refuse products packaged in this material.

Reuse: N/A

Recycle: Material is not recyclable. Through education and awareness,

ensure all participants understand current recycling programs and

initiatives.

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Plastic Strapping

Reduce: Encourage suppliers to provide goods in alterative material,

other than plastic.

Reuse: Reuse current material for shipping/receiving and packaging.

Recycle: Through education and awareness, ensure all participants

understand current recycling programs and initiatives.

Aluminum Food

/Beverage Cans

Reduce: Encourage suppliers to provide goods in bulk to cut down on

amount of material produced.

Reuse: N/A

Recycle: Through education and awareness, ensure all participants

understand current recycling programs and initiatives.

Steel Food

/Beverage Cans

Reduce: Encourage suppliers to provide goods in bulk to cut down on

amount of material produced.

Reuse: N/A

Recycle: Through education and awareness, ensure all participants

understand current recycling programs and initiatives.

Glass Food

/Beverage

Containers

Reduce: Implement sustainable purchasing policy to ensure amounts are

not ordered in excess.

Reuse: N/A

Recycle: Through education and awareness, ensure all participants

understand current recycling programs and initiatives.

Food Waste

Reduce: Encourage suppliers to provide goods in bulk to cut down on

amount of material produced.

Reuse: N/A

Recycle: An organic recycling program does not yet exist at this

property. Consider implementing program for tenants producing food

waste and other organic items.

Tissue/Toweling

Reduce: N/A

Reuse: N/A

Recycle: An organic recycling program does not yet exist at this

property. Consider implementing program for tenants producing food

waste and other organic items.

Beverage Liquids

Reduce: N/A

Reuse: N/A

Recycle: An organic recycling program does not yet exist at this

property. Consider implementing program for tenants producing food

waste and other organic items.

Other – E Waste

Reduce: N/A

Reuse: N/A

Recycle: Material is recyclable and placed in a designated electronics

waste recycling program.

Other – Pencils

Reduce: N/A

Reuse: N/A

Recycle: Material is not recyclable. Ensure all employees understand

current recycling programs and initiatives.

Other – Dental

Molds

Reduce: N/A

Reuse: N/A

Recycle: Material is not recyclable. Ensure all employees understand

current recycling programs and initiatives.

Other – Latex

Gloves

Reduce: N/A

Reuse: N/A

Recycle: Material is not recyclable. Ensure all employees understand

current recycling programs and initiatives.

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Other – Textiles

Reduce: N/A

Reuse: N/A

Recycle: Material is not recyclable. Ensure all employees understand

current recycling programs and initiatives.

Other – Surgical

Wear

Reduce: N/A

Reuse: N/A

Recycle: Material is not recyclable. Ensure all employees understand

current recycling programs and initiatives.

Other – Foam

Reduce: N/A

Reuse: N/A

Recycle: Material is not recyclable. Ensure all employees understand

current recycling programs and initiatives.

Other – Feminine

Hygiene

Reduce: N/A

Reuse: N/A

Recycle: Material is not recyclable. Ensure all employees understand

current recycling programs and initiatives.

Other – Dental

Molds

Reduce: N/A

Reuse: N/A

Recycle: Material is not recyclable. Ensure all employees understand

current recycling programs and initiatives.

Other – Tubing

Reduce: N/A

Reuse: N/A

Recycle: Material is not recyclable. Ensure all employees understand

current recycling programs and initiatives.

Other – File

Folders

Reduce: N/A

Reuse: N/A

Recycle: Material is not recyclable. Ensure all employees understand

current recycling programs and initiatives.

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IV. RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPLEMNTING THE WASTE REDUCTION WORK

PLAN

Identify who is responsible for implementing the Waste Reduction Work Plan at your entity (ies).

If more than one person is responsible for implementation, identify each person who is

responsible and indicate the part of the Waste Reduction Work Plan that each person is

responsible for implementing.

Name of Person Responsibility Telephone #

Rick Sitarski Facility Services Director 807-475-6687

V. TIMETABLE FOR IMPLEMENTING WASTE REDUCTION WORK PLAN

Source Separation

and 3Rs Program Schedule for Completion

Newspaper 3Rs Program is currently in place. The facility is continuously working

on improving diversion and reduction initiatives.

Magazines 3Rs Program is currently in place. The facility is continuously working

on improving diversion and reduction initiatives.

Cardboard 3Rs Program is currently in place. The facility is continuously working

on improving diversion and reduction initiatives.

Boxboard 3Rs Program is currently in place. The facility is continuously working

on improving diversion and reduction initiatives.

Mixed paper 3Rs Program is currently in place. The facility is continuously working

on improving diversion and reduction initiatives.

Molded Pulp 3Rs Program is currently in place. The facility is continuously working

on improving diversion and reduction initiatives.

Kraft Paper 3Rs Program is currently in place. The facility is continuously working

on improving diversion and reduction initiatives.

Other Paper Material is not recyclable. Ensure participants understand what is

accepted in the recycling program by early 2019.

Coffee Cups Material is not recyclable. Ensure participants understand what is

accepted in the recycling program by early 2019.

Polycoat Containers 3Rs Program is currently in place. The facility is continuously working

on improving diversion and reduction initiatives. PETE #1 plastic

beverage bottles and

clam shells

3Rs Program is currently in place. The facility is continuously working

on improving diversion and reduction initiatives.

HDPE #2 plastics jugs,

crates, totes and drums

3Rs Program is currently in place. The facility is continuously working

on improving diversion and reduction initiatives.

LDPE #4 Recyclable Film Material is not recyclable. Ensure participants understand what is

accepted in the recycling program by early 2019.

PP #5 Material is not recyclable. Ensure participants understand what is

accepted in the recycling program by early 2019.

PS #6 (Clear/hard) Material is not recyclable. Ensure participants understand what is

accepted in the recycling program by early 2019.

PS #6 (Styrofoam) Material is not recyclable. Ensure participants understand what is

accepted in the recycling program by early 2019.

Non-Recyclable Film Material is not recyclable. Ensure participants understand what is

accepted in the recycling program by early 2019.

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Rigid Plastics Material is not recyclable. Ensure participants understand what is

accepted in the recycling program by early 2019.

Plastic Strapping Material is not recyclable. Ensure participants understand what is

accepted in the recycling program by early 2019. Aluminum Food

/Beverage Cans

3Rs Program is currently in place. The facility is continuously working

on improving diversion and reduction initiatives. Steel Food /Beverage

Cans

3Rs Program is currently in place. The facility is continuously working

on improving diversion and reduction initiatives. Glass Food /Beverage

Containers

3Rs Program is currently in place. The facility is continuously working

on improving diversion and reduction initiatives.

Food Waste Organics program not yet in place. The facility is continuously working

on improving diversion and reduction initiatives.

Tissue/Towelling Organics program not yet in place. The facility is continuously working

on improving diversion and reduction initiatives.

Beverage Liquids Organics program not yet in place. The facility is continuously working

on improving diversion and reduction initiatives.

Other – E Waste

Material is recyclable and placed in a designated electronics waste

recycling program. Ensure participants understand what is accepted in

the recycling program by early 2019.

Other – Pencils Material is not recyclable. Ensure participants understand what is

accepted in the recycling program by early 2019.

Other – Dental Molds Material is not recyclable. Ensure participants understand what is

accepted in the recycling program by early 2019.

Other – Latex Gloves Material is not recyclable. Ensure participants understand what is

accepted in the recycling program by early 2019.

Other – Textiles Material is not recyclable. Ensure participants understand what is

accepted in the recycling program by early 2019.

Other – Surgical Wear Material is not recyclable. Ensure participants understand what is

accepted in the recycling program by early 2019.

Other – Foam Material is not recyclable. Ensure participants understand what is

accepted in the recycling program by early 2019. Other – Feminine

Hygiene

Material is not recyclable. Ensure participants understand what is

accepted in the recycling program by early 2019.

Other – Dental Molds Material is not recyclable. Ensure participants understand what is

accepted in the recycling program by early 2019.

Other – Tubing Material is not recyclable. Ensure participants understand what is

accepted in the recycling program by early 2019.

Other – File Folders Material is not recyclable. Ensure participants understand what is

accepted in the recycling program by early 2019.

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VI. COMMUNICATION TO STAFF, CUSTOMERS, GUESTS AND VISITORS

A copy of the Waste Reduction Work Plan will be posted in an area where most employees will see

it and will be made available to employees upon request.

To ensure all participants in the recycling program understand where materials go, new receptacles

and new signage will be applied to recycling and waste receptacles and to large collection bins in

the loading dock.

VII. ESTIMATED WASTE PRODUCED BY MATERIAL TYPE AND THE PROJECTED

AMOUNT TO BE DIVERTED BY THE 3 Rs

Material Categories

(as stated in Part III)

Estimated

Annual Waste

Produced

(tonnes)

Name of Proposed 3Rs Program

(as stated in Part III)

Projections to Reduce, Reuse or Recycle

Waste (tonnes)

Estimated Annual

Amount to be Diverted (%)

Reduce Reuse Recycle

Example: Fine Paper

1.8 t Fine Paper 3Rs

Program 200 t 100 t 1.2 t 60%

Newspaper

0.36

Mixed Paper

Recycling

0.22

60.00

Magazines

0.12

Mixed Paper

Recycling

0.07

60.00

Cardboard

3.82

Mixed Paper

Recycling

2.29

60.00

Boxboard

4.55

Mixed Paper

Recycling

2.73

60.00

Mixed Papers

16.53

Mixed Paper

Recycling

9.92

60.00

Molded Pulp

0.17

Mixed Paper

Recycling

0.10

60.00

Kraft Paper

7.43

Mixed Paper

Recycling

4.46

60.00

Other Paper

0.81

Waste

0.08

10.00

Coffee Cups

18.16 Organics Recycling

1.82

10.00

Polycoat Containers

1.52

Mixed Paper

Recycling

0.91

60.00

# 1 PETE Soft

Drinks

19.08

Commingled

Recycling

11.45

60.00

# 2 HDPE

3.75

Commingled

Recycling

2.25

60.00

# 3 PVC

- Waste

-

10.00

# 4 LDPE Recyclable Film

1.60

Commingled

Recycling

0.96

60.00

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# 5 PP

7.21

Commingled

Recycling

4.33

60.00

# 6 PS (Styrofoam)

1.05

Alternative Recycling

Program 0.11

10.00

# 6 PS

(Clear/Hard)

11.35

Commingled

Recycling

6.81

60.00

# 7 Other

0.02 Waste

10.00

Non-Recyclable Film

5.44 Waste

0.54

10.00

Rigid Plastics

0.25 Waste

0.02

10.00

Aluminum Cans

5.03

Commingled

Recycling

3.02

60.00

Aluminum Foil

0.13

Commingled

Recycling 0.01

10.00

Steel

0.02

Commingled

Recycling

0.01

60.00

Scrap Metal

2.15

Commingled

Recycling

1.29

60.00

Glass (Clear/

Coloured)

0.93

Commingled

Recycling

0.56

60.00

Other Glass

0.02 Organics Recycling

0.01

60.00

Batteries

- Organics Recycling

-

60.00

Toner Cartridges

- Organics Recycling

-

60.00

Food Waste

51.61 Organics Recycling

30.97

60.00

Tissue / Toweling

28.76

Alternative Diversion

Program

17.26

60.00

Beverage Liquids

2.46 Waste

1.47

60.00

Compostables

12.98 Waste

7.79

60.00

E-Waste

0.35

Alternative Diversion

Program

0.21

60.00

Pencils

0.04

Waste 0.00

10.00

Dental Molds

4.21

Waste 0.42

10.00

Latex Gloves

3.51

Waste 0.35

10.00

Textiles

0.04

Waste 0.00

10.00

Surgical Wear

2.14

Waste 0.21

10.00

Foam 0.02

Waste 0.00

10.00

Feminine Hygiene 0.70

Waste 0.07

10.00

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* Estimated Waste Produced = Waste Diverted (3Rs) + Waste Disposed ** Estimated Waste Diversion Rate = Amount of Waste Diverted (3Rs) ÷ Estimated Waste Produced x 100%

I hereby certify that the information provided in this Waste Reduction Work Plan is complete and correct.

Signature of authorized official:

Title: Date:

Tubing 0.02

Waste 0.00

10.00

File Folders 21.04 Waste 2.10 10.00

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APPENDIX IV – QUESTIONS TO ASSESS COMPLIANCE PURPOSE: TO OBTAIN INFORMATION THAT WILL SUPPORT AND ASSESSMENT OF A

GENERATOR’S COMPLIANCE WITH ONTARIO REGULATION 103/94 SUB-SECTION 2(1) (D)

THAT A SOURCE SEPARATION PROGRAM MUST INCLUDE “REASONABLE EFFORTS TO

ENSURE THAT FULL USE IS MADE OF THE PROGRAM AND THAT THE SEPARATED WASTE IS

REUSED OR RECYCLED.”

Please answer the following questions for each waste management company that you have

retained for the collection of the source separated material from your site?

1. Which waste management services company do you have a contract or agreement with

to collect source separated materials from your site? (Please provide a copy of the

contract/agreement for each waste management service company and if applicable,

their Environmental Compliance Approval –ECA- or Environmental Activity and Sector

Registry registration number)

GFL Environmental Inc. is the contracted waste and recycling service provider.

Please contact your local sales representative if a current copy of an invoice is

required. GFL provides all solid, non-hazardous waste and recycling removal

for the facility.

2. a.)Where are the recyclable materials being sent to? (Please provide a letter including

the name, location and ECA –if applicable of each receiving facility)

Please see letter attached in Appendix V.

b.)If the waste is going to a waste transfer station, where are the recyclables being taken

further? (Please provide a letter including the name, location and ECA –if applicable- of

each final destination)

Please refer to same letter attached in Appendix V.

c.)If the source separated material was sent for disposal (e.g., landfill, incineration,

etc.) what explanation was provided to you by your waste management services

company on the amount of source separated material that was sent for disposal?

No source separated materials are sent to landfill.

3. Please describe any additional efforts made to demonstrate compliance with s. 2(1) (d)

of Reg. 103/94 (i.e. that reasonable efforts are made to ensure that the separated

waste is reused or recycled). Please provide any documents that outline your efforts.

No, not at this time.

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Figure 1: Aluminum Cans found in the sample. Figure 2: Coffee Cups found on site. Coffee cups are non -recyclable in Thunder Bay.

Figure 3: Reusable mugs should be encouraged on Figure 4: Compostable packaging found in the sample. campus to lower waste production.

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Figure 5: Compostable products decompose in an industrial organics

program. If an organics program were implemented this product would be recyclable.

Figure 6:: File folders, binder and e-waste found in sample. Figure 7: Latex gloves found in sample. This product is garbage.

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Figure 8: Mixed paper found in sample. This product should be put into the recycling program.

Figure 9: Improved signage and education would help Figure 10: Non-Recyclable film found in sample. raise awareness about recyclable materials, like mixed paper.

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Figure 11: Non-recyclable paper found in sample.

Figure 12: Rigid plastics found in sample. This consisted Figure 13: Reusable cutlery should be encouraged. mostly of plastic cutlery.

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Figure 14: Styrofoam found in sample. Figure 15: Surgical masks and gloves found in sample.

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APPENDIX VI – FINAL DESTINATION LETTER

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LETTER OF DECLARATION Recyclable Material Diversion

Thunder Bay Division

The materials listed below are collected by GFL Environmental Inc. in Thunder Bay, Ontario,

and are diverted from landfills and recycled in the following manner:

Non-Ferrous Materials including Copper, Brass, Aluminum, and Stainless Steel –

All non-ferrous materials are collected and shipped to various metal recyclers using Compass

Metal. The material is manually sorted and processed (strip or chop) to separate aluminum,

brass, copper, stainless steel, and any other residuals. The materials are then sent

downstream, including copper rod/wire manufacturers in the telecommunications industry,

aluminum plants for alloy ingot in the automotive industry, brass mills for construction or

residential use, etc.

Ferrous Materials and Shredding Tin – All ferrous metals are sorted and shipped to

metal recycler Triple M Metals in Hamilton, Ontario. The molten steel is turned into raw

materials for new products.

Plastic Materials including PET #1 and HDPE #2– These materials are sorted, baled,

and shipped to final destination recyclers, where reprocessing units clean and process the

materials for reuse, or shred or ground the materials, to sell to plastic molders who will then

make new products. PET #1 plastics are shipped to Evergreen Plastics in Clyde, OH, and

HDPE #2 plastics are shipped to Advantage Drainage in Findlay, OH.

Glass Recycling – Glass food and beverage containers are collected on-site and shipped

directly to the Thunder Bay Municipal Landfill, where a process in place that grinds all glass

to be used as aggregate for road base construction.

OCC (cardboard) – Materials are collected and sorted by type, baled and shipped to

Atlantic Packaging Products in Whitby, Ontario.

Fibre Materials including Mixed Paper, ONP #6, ONP #8, and ONP#9 – Old

newspapers #6 and #8 as well as Mixed Paper are baled and shipped to Huhtamaki

Packaging in Hammond, IN.

Tetra Pak – Tetra Pak products are separated and shipped to The Paper Tigers, located in

Bannockburn, IL.

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All sites for waste or recyclable materials will be properly permitted by the Ministry

of the Environment (MOE) or the local Municipality.

Company Address Telephone #

Compass Metal 309 Fellowship Road Suite 200,

Mt. Laurel, NJ

856-983-1227

Triple M Metals 706 Strathearne Avenue,

Hamilton, ON

905-545-7083

Evergreen Plastics

202 Watertower Drive,

Clyde, ON

419-547-1400

Advantage Drainage

Corporate Headquarters

4640 Truman Boulevard,

Hilliard, OH

1-800-733-9554

Thunder Bay Municipal Landfill 5405 Mapleward Road,

Thunder Bay, ON

807-623-5756

Atlantic Packaging Products 1900 Thickson Road South

Whitby, ON

1-800-268-5620

Huhtamaki Packaging 6629 Indianapolis Boulevard,

Hammond, IN

219-972-4299

The Paper Tigers 2201 Waukegan Road Suite 180

Bannockburn, IL

847-919-6575

Should you have any questions or require further information please do not hesitate to

contact:

Laura McAlpine

Environmental Manager

GFL Environmental Inc.

T. 647-624-1439

E. [email protected]