11% increase kicks in on June 1 due to rising fuel prices
Company responsible is under contract with the City of Abbotsford
Paperless options available
Residents will see increased garbage fees
North Cowichan considering switching from manual collection
Business operators say there’s been plenty of time to plan and prepare for bylaw that kicks in July 1
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup reports litter from single-use food packaging nearly doubled
Switch from manual to automated system would come with extra costs
Popular view spot near Tofino plagued by people hanging masks and other unwanted garbage
Members of Divers for Cleaner Lakes and Oceans hauled out 470 pounds of trash over two days
RDN resolution to be forwarded to Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities
Staff to prepare cost estimates, arrange public consultations
Used containers donated to school districts, communities to be reused
Industrial and commercial organics would likely be shipped, not regular food or yard waste
Six-week coastal expedition going to run out of time before it runs out of garbage
Some West Coast residents angered by perceived lack of bylaw enforcement
Latest criminal activity at the Meadows leaves locals frustrated