Today, Thursday May 19, 2016, marks two years of operation for Multi-Material BC (MMBC). On behalf of member businesses, including retailers, restaurants, banks and other businesses that supply packaging and printed paper, MMBC oversees residential packaging and printed paper recycling throughout most of British Columbia. MMBC, through its collection partners, ensures household packaging and printed …
New province-wide ad campaign shows the environmental benefits of recycling at home Vancouver, May 12, 2016— This week Multi-Material BC (MMBC) extended its commitment to community engagement and the promotion of recycling by formalizing partnerships with four local community organizations, and committing $14,000 in grant money to support local efforts to raise awareness and education …
Smithrite Disposal Ltd. selected to deliver curbside service, beginning September 1, 2016 Vancouver, May 9, 2016— Effective September 2016, Multi-Material BC (MMBC) will assume responsibility for residential packaging and printed paper recycling services in the City of Pitt Meadows, with the curbside collection contract being awarded to Smithrite Disposal Ltd. Smithrite is a 100% BC-owned, …
In his tenth year working with the Mt. Waddington Regional District (MWRD), Patrick Donaghy has seen the region’s recycling program evolve over the years. Recently we interviewed Patrick to learn more about his program, and how it has changed since the roll out of MMBC’s residential packaging and printed paper recycling program in 2014. Many …
A calculator has been created to assist packaging and printed paper stewards in comparing the current fee methodology with the new methodology. To access your program’s calculator, please click here. We invite you to submit your feedback on the proposed fee methodology to jjames@cssalliance.ca by May 20, 2016.
A consultation meeting regarding the new proposed fee methodology for packaging and printed paper (PPP) stewardship programs was held on April 21, 2016. Over the past year, a dedicated group of stewards, known as the Steward Consultation Committee (SCC), have developed a proposed new fee methodology for packaging and printed paper that takes a principle-based approach, is easy to …
We invite you to download and review the Proposed Fee Methodology Consultation document to learn more prior to the meeting on Thursday, April 21, 2016. If you haven’t already, please register here to attend the meeting either in-person or via webinar: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Pacific time 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Central standard time 1 p.m. – …
The May 31st reporting deadline is fast approaching. New and enhanced resources are now available to help you prepare your material reports, including the all-new Sector-Specific Reporting Tips. Access these tools here: Sector-Specific Reporting Tips General Best Practice Reporting Tips 2016 Updated National Guidebook Sector-specific reporting tips are new this year to help stewards identify the proper …
Smithrite Disposal Ltd. selected to deliver residential curbside collection; Waste Management will provide recycling services to multi-family buildings Multi-Material BC (MMBC) has awarded its City of Vancouver curbside collection contract to Smithrite Disposal Ltd. Smithrite will provide weekly pick up of residential recycling for residents already receiving curbside service in Vancouver and the Musqueam Indian …
This week, Multi-Material BC (MMBC) published new recycling guides and collection calendars for its direct-service communities: the Village of Anmore, Coquitlam, Quesnel, Prince George, Langley, and the University Endowment Lands; and the Regional Districts of North Okanagan, Central Kootenay (Areas H, I, J), and Kootenay Boundary (East Sub-Region). While most BC communities continue to provide …
The updated guidebook for steward reporting is now available here. The guidebook provides important guidance to help you prepare your steward report including definitions, methodologies, examples of materials included in each stewardship program and the national and provincial material lists. The guidebook is now located in a microsite where you will also find other helpful …
Yesterday, Multi-Material BC (MMBC) announced an exciting new partnership with Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Soccer fans will see MMBC’s event team at matches throughout the summer and fall, offering fans an opportunity to learn more about packaging and printed paper recycling and test their knowledge through fun and interactive games. In addition, starting next week residents …
Throughout the year, we will be using this space to feature some of our more than 160 collectors who are part of the Multi-Material BC (MMBC) program, providing on-the-ground recycling services to the residents of BC. Recently, we had the pleasure of speaking to Kat Slorstad, Manager of the Nak’azdli Recycling Program. The Nak’azdli Band …
Did you know that Multi-Material BC (MMBC) is responsible for more than 80% of the residential packaging and printed paper (PPP) recycling in the province of British Columbia, yet we do not own a single collection truck, and not even one material recovery facility? As a non-profit society, MMBC represents member businesses. These businesses and …
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Gifts sat under the tree, all wrapped up with care, Tomorrow packaging and printed paper will be everywhere! What to do with that plastic, this paper, that box? Recycle them, of course, but …
