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Saanich, BC – The District of Saanich invites residents to read the newly drafted Zero Waste Strategy and share feedback before the final plan goes to Council.

The draft Strategy was developed through research and data analysis – including input from technical experts, the public, and community representatives to create 16 strategies and 54 actions across four focus areas with the goal of achieving Saanich’s target to reduce per-capita waste to 250 kg/year by 2031 and 210 kg/year by 2040.

When did this work begin?

Saanich’s 2020 Climate Plan identified the need for a community-wide zero waste strategy that aligns with the Capital Regional District’s (CRD) Solid Waste Management Plan. Saanich Council approved the development of the strategy in May 2024 and the first round of public engagement took place later that year. A summary report of the first phase of public engagement can be found here: Saanich Zero Waste Public Engagement Report. Feedback from the first phase was used to inform the draft Strategy.

Take the survey by April 7, 2026

Residents are now invited to review the draft Strategy and share feedback that will help inform the final Zero Waste Strategy and ensure that its programs and initiatives meet the needs of Saanich’s diverse residents while also making progress on the Strategy’s waste reduction targets.

The survey should take participants 5-10 minutes to complete and will be open until April 7, 2026. All responses are anonymous and participation is voluntary.

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Learn more

Waste is a collective challenge and opportunity. Achieving meaningful reductions in waste will take coordinated action by residents, businesses, institutions, community organizations and all orders of government.

By working together, we can not only significantly reduce waste but also reimagine how we use and consume resources and support a thriving local economy, while building a more sustainable, resilient, and climate-friendly community.

More information about the Zero Waste Strategy is available on saanich.ca/ZeroWaste and HelloSaanich.

If you have any questions, please contact Sustainability@saanich.ca.

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Media contact:
Saanich Communications
media@saanich.ca