Budget discussions on waste management continue, as financial plan due by end of March
The board hears report on pilot project to provide organics options in two communities
Facility to service 30,000 homes in Campbell River and Comox Valley areas
Province brought in the Extended Producer Responsibility program in September
Equipment breakdown and staff shortages have resulted in collection push back
$15.5 million project will help reach waste diversion targets
“It bears to note for the public, you’re paying for it one way or the other here.”
Depot in Courtenay also closing
Province has guidelines on siting, but they are not legal requirements
The regional organics facility is on target to open for the fall of 2022
Pickup day will change after every statutory holiday
Planning, storage and use all help people reduce food waste
New composting facility should help divert food waste, but should be the last piece of the puzzle
Household waste and recycling accepted at event
Council split on landfill issue
Awards go out to used oil collection facilities
More than half of sites have items that could be disposed of for free or recycled
