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Have you ever wondered where your garbage goes after collection? For most residents, the journey leads to the Vancouver Landfill, a 790‑acre site beside Burns Bog that handles 70% of Metro Vancouver’s waste. On May 1, 2026, Urban Impact hosted a sustainability tour of both the Vancouver Landfill and the Waste-to-Energy Facility—two essential pillars of the region’s waste management system.

British Columbia’s recycling system is entering an exciting new chapter — and Urban Impact is proud to be part of it.

Southlands Riding Club has long been a unique and vibrant home for equestrian sport and recreation in Vancouver. Now, the Club is taking its commitment to environmental stewardship even further by joining Project Re‑Bounce, a province‑wide initiative dedicated to diverting end‑of‑life sports equipment away from landfills.

Every year on April 22, Earth Day unites more than 1 billion people across 193+ countries in a shared commitment to environmental protection. First launched in 1970, it has grown into a global movement powered by education, community action, and everyday choices that reduce our impact on the planet. Learn more about the history of Earth Day.