The engineered landfill at the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre
The need for a new engineered landfill was identified as part of the 2012 Comox Strathcona solid waste management plan. The new landfill meets or exceeds all current provincial requirements for landfill design, construction, and operation. It includes a multilayer engineered liner system designed to collect leachate – formed when rainwater mixes with solid waste – to keep the groundwater safe.
The leachate is transferred to a lined pond before being processed through the state of the art leachate treatment facility, which removes contaminants and returns clean water to the environment.
Extending the Life of the Landfill
You can help extend the life our landfill by donating unwanted items, sorting recycling from household garbage, and properly disposing of construction materials and hazardous waste. For more information on what to do with your unwanted items please visit the relevant page below:
- Household Goods
- Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off
- Organic Composting
- Drywall (Gypsum) Diversion
- Wood Waste Diversion
