Garbage

Costs to fix the CGRD’s three curbside-collection trucks more than $225,000. (File photo)

Repairs to CVRD’s garbage trucks in excess of $225,000

Trucks already beyond life span

 

The majority of respondents to public engagement in the CVRD’s electoral areas are in favour of three-stream curb-side collection. (File photo)

CVRD’s electoral areas indicate strong support for three-stream curbside collection

But costs are a concern

 

CVRD delays curbside pick up on a number of routes as three of its trucks are experiencing mechanical difficulties. (File photo)

Mass truck breakdown delays CVRD curbside collection

Three trucks sidelined

 

CVRD set to raise garbage disposal fees by 11 per cent as of June 1, 2022. (Citizen file)

Garbage disposal fees in Cowichan will rise significantly

11% increase kicks in on June 1 due to rising fuel prices

  • May 23, 2022
CVRD set to raise garbage disposal fees by 11 per cent as of June 1, 2022. (Citizen file)
View of a stockpile at the facility on Vye Road.

Toxic chemicals discharged from Abbotsford waste facility into fish-bearing creek

Company responsible is under contract with the City of Abbotsford

View of a stockpile at the facility on Vye Road.
North Cowichan is switching away from mail outs of curb-side collection schedules in favour of more paperless options. (File photo)

North Cowichan ending mail outs of garbage day calendars

Paperless options available

  • Jan 11, 2022
North Cowichan is switching away from mail outs of curb-side collection schedules in favour of more paperless options. (File photo)
North Cowichan moving forward with plan to transition to automated garbage pick up. (File photo)

North Cowichan moves forward with plan for automated-garbage pick up

Residents will see increased garbage fees

North Cowichan moving forward with plan to transition to automated garbage pick up. (File photo)
North Cowichan wants your input on whether they should spring for automated garbage collection trucks as the current ones need replacing. (File photo)

Public invited to fill out survey on automated garbage pick up

North Cowichan considering switching from manual collection

North Cowichan wants your input on whether they should spring for automated garbage collection trucks as the current ones need replacing. (File photo)
Retailers say they’re ready for the ban on single-use plastic checkout bags in Nanaimo when it takes effect July 1. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo’s single-use checkout bag ban ready to go into place Canada Day

Business operators say there’s been plenty of time to plan and prepare for bylaw that kicks in July 1

Retailers say they’re ready for the ban on single-use plastic checkout bags in Nanaimo when it takes effect July 1. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
COVID-related trash is washing up on shorelines across the world, including Coldstream’s Kal Beach, as pictured in this May 2021 photograph. (Jennifer Smith - Black Press)

Shoreline cleanup finds COVID-related trash increased during height of the pandemic

Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup reports litter from single-use food packaging nearly doubled

COVID-related trash is washing up on shorelines across the world, including Coldstream’s Kal Beach, as pictured in this May 2021 photograph. (Jennifer Smith - Black Press)
North Cowichan Mayor Al Siebring voted against a public consultation process to gauge public reaction to automating garbage pickup in the municipality, arguing that the costs of the new program will be too much alongside other costs coming up for North Cowichan taxpayers. (File photo)

North Cowichan wants to hear from public on automated waste collection

Switch from manual to automated system would come with extra costs

North Cowichan Mayor Al Siebring voted against a public consultation process to gauge public reaction to automating garbage pickup in the municipality, arguing that the costs of the new program will be too much alongside other costs coming up for North Cowichan taxpayers. (File photo)
A crew of WestCoast WILD Adventures employees tackled an onslaught of litter left at the ‘Locks of Love’ fence at Wally Creek on May 2. (Anne-Marie Gosselin photo)

Litter woes consume popular ‘Locks of Love’ fence on B.C.’s Pacific Rim

Popular view spot near Tofino plagued by people hanging masks and other unwanted garbage

A crew of WestCoast WILD Adventures employees tackled an onslaught of litter left at the ‘Locks of Love’ fence at Wally Creek on May 2. (Anne-Marie Gosselin photo)
Four members with Divers for Cleaner Lakes and Oceans were out at Cultus Lake on March 28 and 29 hauling trash out of the waters. (Henry Wang)

PHOTOS: Out-of-town divers remove 100s of pounds of trash from Cultus Lake

Members of Divers for Cleaner Lakes and Oceans hauled out 470 pounds of trash over two days

Four members with Divers for Cleaner Lakes and Oceans were out at Cultus Lake on March 28 and 29 hauling trash out of the waters. (Henry Wang)
The Regional District of Nanaimo’s board is forwarding a motion on illegal dumping to the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities’ upcoming annual general meeting. (Kane Blake photo)

Island communities asked to join forces in seeking help fighting illegal dumping

RDN resolution to be forwarded to Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities

The Regional District of Nanaimo’s board is forwarding a motion on illegal dumping to the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities’ upcoming annual general meeting. (Kane Blake photo)
The Municipality of North Cowichan is considering switching to automated systems for waste collection. (File photo)

North Cowichan looking at switching to automated waste collection

Staff to prepare cost estimates, arrange public consultations

The Municipality of North Cowichan is considering switching to automated systems for waste collection. (File photo)
The Regional District of Nanaimo collected approximately 10,000 old waste and garbage bins to be repurposed or reused. (PQB News file photo)

10,000 old Nanaimo-area garbage bins repurposed elsewhere on the Island

Used containers donated to school districts, communities to be reused

The Regional District of Nanaimo collected approximately 10,000 old waste and garbage bins to be repurposed or reused. (PQB News file photo)
A Convertus biofuel facility in Surrey. Screenshot, Convertus Group video

Nanaimo facility could take some of Comox Strathcona’s compost

Industrial and commercial organics would likely be shipped, not regular food or yard waste

A Convertus biofuel facility in Surrey. Screenshot, Convertus Group video
Washed up plastics on log fields. (Simon Ager / Maple Leaf Adventures photo)

Inside the ongoing mission to scrub clean B.C.’s wild beaches

Six-week coastal expedition going to run out of time before it runs out of garbage

Washed up plastics on log fields. (Simon Ager / Maple Leaf Adventures photo)
The view of Cox Bay Beach from the Maltby Road entrance, any given day in August. (Nora O’Malley photo)

Disgruntled Tofino residents say visitors turning town into a free-for-all

Some West Coast residents angered by perceived lack of bylaw enforcement

The view of Cox Bay Beach from the Maltby Road entrance, any given day in August. (Nora O’Malley photo)
Campers left a mess at a site in Cherryville over the weekend, as seen Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, sparking concern from local residents who are asking elected officials and politicians to do something. (Contributed photo)

Wedding party bear sprayed at Okanagan campsite irks locals

Latest criminal activity at the Meadows leaves locals frustrated

Campers left a mess at a site in Cherryville over the weekend, as seen Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, sparking concern from local residents who are asking elected officials and politicians to do something. (Contributed photo)