Solid Waste Development Cost Charges

Solid Waste and Recycling Development Cost Charge Bylaw

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is proposing the implementation of a region-wide Solid Waste and Recycling Development Cost Charges (DCCs). Recent amendments to the Local Government Act added new waste management and recycling facilities. This consultation is primarily focused on the developers and home builders.

DCCs are fees that local government collects from land developers to help pay the costs of solid waste and recycling capital infrastructure. DCCs help ensure that developers pay their fair share of the costs required to develop infrastructure. The RDN has identified eligible solid waste and recycling projects that need to be constructed over the next 26 years to support the solid waste generated by new development in the residential, multi-family, industrial, commercial and institutional sectors. The RDN proposes to add a new category of DCC, solid waste recycling, to the RDN's overall DCC program and would like your feedback.

Want to learn more or share your thoughts?

• Please register to provide input or subscribe to this page to stay informed - subscribing signs you up to receive notification of project updates.
• Complete our survey by November 30, 2025.
• Attend one of our virtual public meetings on November 3 and 5.
• Visit the FAQ's to learn the who, what, when and why of Solid Waste and Recycling DCCs.
• View the draft Regional District of Nanaimo Solid Waste and Recycling Facilities Development Cost Charges Background Report that will be finalized following the RDN Board's consideration of the upcoming public engagement and input regarding the proposed DCCs.
• Check out the Background Documents and Background Links.
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