Metro Vancouver's regional government proposes a new bylaw to fine heavy sewer users up to $10,000/day for harming the sewer system.

Metro Vancouver's regional government considers new bylaw to impose fines up to $10,000/day on hospitals, sanidump facilities, trucked liquid waste haulers, breweries, wineries, and 14,000 restaurants for actions harming the sewer system. The current approach includes education, letters, and prosecution. The new bylaw aims to reduce dumping of incorrect items into drains/toilets, targeting heavy sewer users.

May 14, 2024
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