‘They should surrender their name as Recycle BC if that’s what they’re going to do’
The board will make a final decision at its June 27 regular meeting
RDCO board will receive more information by the end of June in considering any change to the program.
One pop-up depot per month over the summer
Regional District of the Central Okanagna has a limited supply of bear-resistant carts
‘There isn’t a lot there that gives me a lot of faith’
Deposits can be redeemed by returning containers to Return-It collection centres
Keurig Canada has to change its packaging, publish notices about the changes
Depots now accepting Styrofoam
But don’t get caught on Santa’s recycling naughty list
Residents may be asked to store cardboard if a closure or service interruption occurs
Pulp will be used to make recyclable consumer products like writing paper, packaging, tissues
Residents asked to store glass and styrofoam
Minimum charge for garbage will go up $2; per tonne disposal fees for some other products also going up
Fall clear-bag collection program, running on designated garbage days, goes Nov. 15-19
Regional district offers suggestions from composting to delivering to animals to baking
4 bins are located around town for residents to deposit their organic waste