Vancouver Landfill – School Tours

Where does your garbage go? How does it get there? How can waste be reduced at home and at school?

On this engaging tour, students will explore onsite operations of the Recycling Depot, the Compost Facility, and the ‘active face’ of the Landfill. Students will also discover how landfill gas is used to make electricity and heat.

Location

The Vancouver Landfill is located at 5400 72nd Street Delta, B.C.

Cost

The Vancouver Landfill tours are provided at no-charge to those who meet the below requirements.

Requirements

Tours are available to grade 4 to 12 classes
- Classes arrive by bus and are joined by a Tour Leader for a driving tour of the site. Bus coordination and rental costs are the responsibility of the teacher.
- Maximum class size is determined by the capacity of the bus.
Tours are 60 to 90 minutes in duration
Tours are offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays at the following times:
- 10:00 am (ends by 12 noon)
- 12:30 pm (ends by 2:30 pm)
Tour participants agree to adhere to Facility Safety Requirements:
- wear long pants and closed-toe shoes
- adhere to all site specific safety instructions – provided by the Vancouver Landfill Tour Leader

Facility Tour Requests for 2019-2020 School Year are open.

Contact

Any questions? Please email teacher@metrovancouver.org

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Request a Vancouver Landfill School Tour For Your Class

Please submit the below "Vancouver Landfill School Tour Request Form"

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Please select up to 3 preferred time slots for your class tour. Note: The Vancouver Landfill School Tours are available at listed times only.

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