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The CRD is amending its Composting Facilities Regulation Bylaw No. 2736 to exempt the Salt Spring Abattoir Society from licensing requirements prior to fully rescinding Bylaw No. 2736 in the coming years.
Since the province strengthened its Organic Matter Recycling Regulation (OMRR) in 2022, key requirements such as odour, pest and environmental protections, are now fully managed through provincial regulation. Recognizing that the CRD will be taking steps to fully rescind its regulations for composting facilities in the near future, Amendment Bylaw No. 4765 removes redundant CRD licensing requirements and fees in the short-term so that the Salt Spring Abattoir Society’s facility can accept local organic materials in alignment with provincial regulations now.
Salt Spring Island residents are invited to share feedback on the bylaw amendment from August 4 to September 13, 2026.
Comments received will be included in materials submitted to the Ministry of Environment and Parks as part of the provincial approval process.
The CRD is amending its Composting Facilities Regulation Bylaw No. 2736 to exempt the Salt Spring Abattoir Society from licensing requirements prior to fully rescinding Bylaw No. 2736 in the coming years.
Since the province strengthened its Organic Matter Recycling Regulation (OMRR) in 2022, key requirements such as odour, pest and environmental protections, are now fully managed through provincial regulation. Recognizing that the CRD will be taking steps to fully rescind its regulations for composting facilities in the near future, Amendment Bylaw No. 4765 removes redundant CRD licensing requirements and fees in the short-term so that the Salt Spring Abattoir Society’s facility can accept local organic materials in alignment with provincial regulations now.
Salt Spring Island residents are invited to share feedback on the bylaw amendment from August 4 to September 13, 2026.
Comments received will be included in materials submitted to the Ministry of Environment and Parks as part of the provincial approval process.
Please provide your feedback on Amendment Bylaw No. 4765 using this form. Comments collected will be compiled and shared with the Minister of Environment and Parks and posted to the website as part of the bylaw amendment process. The comment form closes at 11:55pm on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
This survey is intended to be anonymous. Please do not provide your name, address or any other personal information that directly or indirectly identifies yourself and/or others. No comments will be attributed to any individuals and no personal information will be used to make administrative decisions impacting specific individuals as a result of this survey.
Please note: Because comments are anonymous, we cannot respond directly. Please send an email to rethinkwaste@crd.bc.ca if you would like us to reply with additional information.
CRD Board passes Bylaw Amendment No. 4765 to the Composting Facilities Regulation Bylaw No. 2736
Composting Facilities Regulation Bylaw Amendment has finished this stage
In April 2026 the CRD Board passed Bylaw Amendment No. 4765.
Consultation with Salt Spring Island residents on Bylaw Amendment No. 4765
Composting Facilities Regulation Bylaw Amendment is currently at this stage
A consultation period allows Salt Spring Island residents to leave feedback about the changes to Bylaw Amendment No. 4765.
What We Heard Report
this is an upcoming stage for Composting Facilities Regulation Bylaw Amendment
The results of the consultation will be posted December 2026. Bylaw Amendment No. 4765 will be submitted for provincial approval along with the consultation results.
