Businesses, companies, and organizations that implement a multi-stream waste management program in accordance with the Waste Management Bylaw prior to July 1, 2025, can apply to have 10 per cent of their capital investment in waste bins or technologies that support waste reduction or diversion reimbursed from the City up to a maximum of $15,000 through the Early Adopter Incentive Program (EAIP). This reimbursement is available on a first come, first served basis until the City reimburses $1 million dollars, which is the maximum funding available.
Businesses must first submit a proposal outlining their plan to implement a multi-stream waste management program to the City. Following the proposal's approval, businesses must implement their multi-stream waste management program and then submit a funding application as evidence of capital investment and proof of the purchase of approved items. Businesses have 90 days from the date of their proposal application approval to submit a funding application. Funding applications received after 90 days will not be accepted and the business will lose their allocated funding. Extension requests can be submitted to the City in writing if the 90-day timeline is not feasible due to an event out of the businesses control.
Project proposals and funding applications will be accepted until March 29, 2025, however multi-stream waste management programs must be implemented by July 1, 2025 to qualify for funding.