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The Husband & Wife Team @Sea to Sky RemovalBy Isaac Yuen

THE DYNAMIC DUO OF CHRIS & CINCI When it comes to understanding the needs of the construction industry, Chris Arkell is an old pro. Utilizing his two decades of building experience, Arkell decided to found Sea to Sky Removal with a specific mission: To change the industry’s waste disposal practices.

Cinci Csere originally got into the waste removal business to support her husband Chris (and to see him once in awhile!) But the more she learned about the industry, the more she became passionate about the need to divert needless waste from the landfill.

“If you’ve never been to the landfill, go. I promise it will make you think twice about what goes into your bin.”

-Cinci Csere

A COMPREHENSIVE DIVERSION SOLUTIONSea to Sky Removal (S2SR) is the first hauling company in Canada to implement an award-winning system of on-site recycling stations that

maximizes the amount of recyclables and reusables diverted from the landfill.

The concept and setup is simple but effective. Multiple stations are clearly labelled and allow construction crews to source separate their materials. S2SR then hand-sorts and live-loads materials to ensure that everything is taken to the correct recycling facilities or transfer stations to ensure responsible diversion and disposal.

Reusable goods and building supplies are donated to non-profits; S2SR also provides waste audit services so that clients can see the full impact of their waste reduction efforts.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTSince the founding of Sea to Sky Removal, Csere has cultivated a strong online community through Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, forging relationships with construction companies and l ike-minded businesses both locally and internationally. She is keen to share Sea to Sky Removal’s green philosophy and vision, and is eager to learn from clients and crews who are also striving towards more sustainable waste management practices.

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Recycling Council of BC - www.rcbc.ca Waste Reduction Week 2018

RCBC ZERO WASTE PROFILEDiversion Stats:

• Each recycling station diverts on average of 300 pounds of recyclables per pickup.

• Diverted 17 tonnes of glass from a window maker through Envirocorp Recycling, which turned it into sandblasting media.

• Partnered with North Vancouver’s WCS Recycling to recycle 56 cubic meters of hard to recycle plastics in 2017.

Testimonials:

“The recycling station system is a huge success in our eyes. We are very close to all trades taking the time to sort things properly on their own just by us having provided an easy solution.”

- J. Vendargon, Seneca Homes

“Sea to Sky Removal has quickly become our go-to disposal company. Their mission to divert as much waste as possible from the landfill aligns with our values, and their attention to detail in executing their mission is top notch.”

- J. Young, Maestro Development

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CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIESAs a company on a pioneering mission to change how an entire industry views and handles its waste streams, Sea to Sky Removal has first-hand experience with many of the challenges and opportunities on the road towards a zero waste future.

Csere notes that there are still few options for commercial recycling of certain plastics, including expanded polystyrene in the form of sheets and blocks, black spongy foam, plastic banding and strapping, shrink wrap, Tyvek building wrap, and vapour barrier poly. Drywall is another material that currently demands a lot of time and excess transportation costs to properly recycle.

In the future, Csere would like to see either a large central commercial recycling hub or a larger number of satellite stations that would make recycling and waste diversion more convenient and cost-effective. She

would also like to see incentives in the form of lower tipping fees for pre-sorted loads that are free of recyclables.

“Our clients are now using keywords such as recycling, deconstruction, donating, and landfill diversion... We feel by hearing that we’ve made a positive impact.”

-Cinci Csere

DOUBLING DOWNArkell and Csere have been inspired by their clients’ appreciation to the direction they have taken. The positive reception motivates them to double-down on their waste reduction efforts and help clients reduce disposal costs, fulfill regulatory obligations, and provide unique green selling points to help their customers and the planet.

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