Zero Waste and Vancouver Landfill Tour School Day

​​​​Grade 5 to Grade 12 teachers! Submit your request by February 18 to join this unique experiential learning day. Participating students/classes will:

  • Discover where 70% of garbage from across our region goes
  • Experience a behind-the-scenes tour of the Vancouver Landfill, the Zero Waste Centre, and the Composting Facility led by the City of Vancouver landfill operations team
  • Visit interactive stations hosted by the City of Vancouver, Metro Vancouver, and a range of community partners
  • Receive resources to support learning about waste management, waste reduction, and the circular economy
  • Explore the connection between waste and the environment
  • Be inspired to reduce waste at school, at home, and in the community

Details

  • Grade level: Grades 5 to 12
  • Location: Vancouver Landfill, 5400 72nd Street, Delta
  • Availability: Friday, June 5, 2026
  • Duration: 90 minutes plus travel time
  • Cost: The event is free for participating classes
  • Transportation: Return bus transportation may be offered if a financial barrier exists for your class.
  • Safety: All participants must adhere to safety instructions; closed-toed shoes are required (high heels and sandals are not permitted)

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Collection notice
The personal information that you provide on this form is collected by Metro Vancouver under sections 26(c) and 26(e) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This information will be used for the purpose of processing requests to book classes for Zero Waste and Vancouver Landfill School Day. For further information about this collection, please contact a Privacy Officer at Metro Vancouver, Metrotower III, 4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby, BC, V5H 0C6 or 604-432-6291 or privacy@metrovancouver.org.


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