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Waste to Energy

Waste to Energy facilities take municipal solid waste to produce energy, usually in the form of steam that is used to generate electricity.

Garbage or waste sent to Waste to Energy facility is an alternative to sending material to landfill.

Waste to Energy service is ideal for companies who have waste diversion goals and have committed to limiting the amount of waste that goes to the landfill.

Urban Impact provides Waste to Energy service for Tote collection, Roll Off and Compactor services and Front Load collection systems. All waste collected is disposed of at the regional Waste to Energy facility in Burnaby BC.

For more information on converting waste into renewable energy, contact us about our Waste to Energy service.

Reducing Landfill Expansion

Why Waste to Energy?

Waste to Energy facilities can reduce waste volumes by 90%. This reduction will reduce the amount of waste going to landfill, reducing landfill expansion and the need for additional landfill capacity. In addition, waste delivered to the facility converts it into energy that is fed back into our regional electrical grid, creating and using the energy locally.

Metro Vancouver’s regional Waste to Energy facility is located in Burnaby, British Columbia. This award-winning sustainable facility processes approximately 25 percent of Metro Vancouver’s post-recycled waste, mainly from the North Shore, Burnaby, and New Westminster. (source: Covanta)(source: Covanta)

The Burnaby Waste to Energy facility is part of Metro Vancouver’s regional transfer station network.

Why choose Urban Impact for Waste to Energy service?

Urban Impact is committed to reducing our environmental impact and offering solutions that assist our customers in achieving their zero waste goals.

Urban Impact offers a complete Waste to Energy service that gives our customers peace of mind.

Our Waste to Energy services are dedicated and directly routed services. Each collection vehicle will pick up the waste on route and directly transport it to the Waste to Energy facility. If keeping your waste out of landfills is a priority, this service is for you!

If keeping your waste out of landfills is a priority, this service is for you!

Waste to Energy Containers

Garbage Compactors and Roll Off bins can also be delivered to the regional facility, please inquire today.

96 Gallon Tote

35”(L) x 24”(W) x 43”(H)

Labels and Signage

Download signage to help your solid waste diversion efforts run smoothly.

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Did you know?

Waste to Energy Facts

The Waste to Energy facility in Burnaby:

Processes more than 281,000 metric tonnes of municipal solid waste each year.
Less waste in landfills reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 237,000 tons of CO2. That’s like taking 46,000 passenger vehicles off the road for one year.
Recovers approximately 6,230 tons of metal for recycling annually - enough to build 5,000 cars.
Produces 23.9 megawatts of electricity 24/7 - enough to power 19,000 homes for a year.

(source: Covanta)