INFORMATION GUIDE. Greater Terrace Area. Curbside Organics, Recycling & Garbage Collection Schedule

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1 Greater Terrace Area Curbside Organics, Recycling & Garbage Collection Schedule INFORMATION GUIDE 2018 Contents: Curbside Collection Guidelines 2 How to: Weekly Organics Collection 3 How to: Bi-weekly Recycling Collection 4 How to: Bi-weekly Garbage Collection Collection Schedule 5 Service Area Map 6 EPR Depots and Local Drop-offs 7 Contact Information & Recycle Coach App 8 Revised: December 2017

2 Curbside Collection Guidelines Materials should be curbside by 8:00 am on the designated collection day, but no earlier than 10:00 pm on the day before collection day. Collection days are Monday to Friday, excluding all statutory holidays, Boxing Day, and Easter Monday (see schedule on page 5). Should your collection day fall on a holiday, pick-up will occur the following business day. To confirm the collection day in your area, please refer to the collection schedule and map on pages 5 & 6, or at Weight limit: 23 kg (50 lbs.) for cans, bundles, and bags of all collected materials. Place all containers within 2 m of the roadway. Remove empty containers no later than 10pm on collection day. Do not tie down lids of containers. Bi-weekly Garbage Collection One 121L can (maximum of 23 kg / 50 lbs.) is accepted per collection. Garbage must be bagged and placed in a rigid, waterproof can with a lid. If you require collection of additional garbage, single use bag tags may be purchased at the Regional District office (4545 Lazelle Ave.) for $2 each (sold in groups of 10). A maximum of four bag tags may be used per collection. Not Accepted in Garbage Collection Program: Recyclables, bulky items such as furniture and construction materials, appliances, electronic products, liquids, or organic materials. Bi-weekly Recycling Collection Unlimited amounts of recycling are accepted each collection, in secured transparent bags placed in cans. Please ensure can is identifiable as recycling (i.e. with a sticker, spray paint, or marker) Flatten cardboard and place beside your recycling can in bundles not exceeding 1 cubic metre (36 x 36 ). Rinse containers to remove food residue. Weekly Organics Collection Six items are accepted per collection: up to two containers with lids (kitchen or yard waste) and up to four bundles or kraft paper bags of yard waste. Containers, bundles, and kraft bags must not exceed 23 kg/ 50 lbs. each. Containers must not exceed 99 L. Bundles may not exceed the dimensions of a kraft bag. Compostable liners may be used in containers but are not required. See How to: Organics for accepted liners. 2 Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Questions? Visit or call us at (250)

3 How To: Weekly Organics Collection Bagging Requirements To receive collection, please: TO THE CURB 8:00 Organics that contain kitchen and food waste must be placed in rigid, lidded containers. The Regional District recommends, but does not require, the use of compostable bags to help keep bins clean, reduce odour, and reduce animal attraction. Compostable bags come in a variety of sizes, and must contain one of the following logos: am Do not use plastic or biodegradable bags. Biodegradable plastic does not compost Accepted Materials Fruits and vegetables Meat, fish, poultry, and eggs (including bones and shells) Dairy (including cheese and yogurt) Tea bags and coffee grounds Food soiled paper (napkins, paper plates, pizza boxes etc.) Noodles, grains, rice, and bread Small amounts oil and fat (soaked in newspaper or paper towel) Grass clippings and leaves Weeds, plants, and flowers (no noxious plants) Short branches and prunings (less than 10 cm thick and 50 cm long) Food and Kitchen waste must go in rigid containers. Yard waste may be bundled, put in kraft bags, or rigid containers. Not Accepted Materials These items are not accepted and should be recycled or safely disposed of.! If unacceptable materials are found in your Organics, it will not be collected. Remove any unacceptable materials and it will be picked up on your next collection. Lumber or other wood products Rocks, soil, or sod Biodegradable plastic bags Plastic bags, wrap, or containers Fecal matter Animal waste Diapers Questions? Visit or call us at (250) Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine 3

4 How To: Bi-weekly Recycling Collection Mixed Containers ACCEPTED Mixed Paper TO THE CURB 8:00 am NOT ACCEPTED Do NOT place in curbside recycling Plastic bottles, jars and jugs Plastic trays and clamshells Paper egg cartons Paper bags Caps, tops, lids and pumps Metal cans Plastic or paper take-out cups, bowls, and lids Boxboard boxes and packaging Shredded paper (contained in paper bag or box) Envelopes Plastic bags and overwrap Paper towels, napkins and tissues Glass Hard and soft cover books Cartons of milk, soup, etc. Plastic garden pots and seeding trays Magazines, catalogues, phone books Household paper Hazardous waste (needles, flammable/ explosive/toxic material etc.) Hangers, pots, pans, and other scrap metal Foil wrap and take-out containers Aerosol cans (empty) Newspapers, inserts, flyers Plastic packaging for toys and other household items Spiral wound cans and lids for frozen juice concentrate, coffee, etc. Plastic tubs for yogurt, margarine, etc. Plastic pails less that 25 L for laundry detergent, etc. Plastic packaging for shampoo, hand soap, etc. Paper carry-out beverage trays Cores from paper towel and toilet tissue Paper gift wrap Paper gift bags Paper bags for flour, sugar, etc. Corrugated cardboard boxes Electronics and appliances Toys and games GLASS, PLASTIC BAGS / OVERWRAP AND STYROFOAM ARE NOT ACCEPTED CURBSIDE. PLEASE RETURN TO DEPOT. DO-YOUR-PART RECYCLING IS LOCATED AT 3467 HWY 16 E. 4 Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Questions? Visit or call us at (250)

5 How To: Bi-weekly Garbage Collection One 121 L lidded can of bagged garbage not exceeding 23 kg / 50 lbs. is accepted each collection. TO THE CURB 8:00 am Oops! Oops Stickers are intended to provide information to help you use the collection service correctly. If necessary, they will be placed on your can to help you sort your materials and set out your cans correctly. Most Oops Sticker messages are triggered by safety. If the can is too heavy, or if it is too far or too close to the roadway, it may be unsafe for the collector or other vehicles. The stickers will let you know Collection Schedule Have extra garbage? Extra bag tags are available at the Regional District office for $2 each and are sold in sets of 10. Clearly display the sticker on your extra bags on collection day. A maximum of 4 bag tags may be used per collection. Missed Collection? Please contact Geier Waste Services, the contracted service provider, with questions or concerns regarding the collection service and missed collections. Contact the Regional District for billing and additional program information. What to do with Large Items? Bulky items such as large furniture are not accepted in curbside collection. If items are still in good condition, consider donating to a local thrift store. If it is time for disposal, please call or visit bc.ca for items that are accepted at the Thornhill Transfer Station. Legend Recycle Garbage Organics No Collection No Collection on the Following Days: New Year s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, BC Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day. Collection occurs the following business day. JANUARY 2018 FEBRUARY 2018 MARCH 2018 APRIL MAY 2018 JUNE 2018 JULY 2018 AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER Questions? Visit or call us at (250) Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine 5

6 Service AREA Area Map TERRACE SERVICE MAP CURBSIDE 2016 CURBSIDE 2018 Curbside COLLECTION SCHEDULE COLLECTION SCHEDULE Collection Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday /// /// Cross hatched areas of purple and green indicate that these areas are currently under review for possible inclusion. 6 Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Questions? Visit or call us at (250)

7 EPR Depots What is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)? EPR is an environmental management strategy mandated by the province of British Columbia. It uses Product Stewardship Programs, which are guided by the principle that In the Terrace Area whoever produces or uses a product must take responsibility for that product s environmental impact. This is the reason some products have an eco-fee. Antifreeze, Used Lubricating Oil, Filters, and Containers OK Tire & Auto Service (4526 Greig) Terrace Totem Ford (4631 Keith) Terrace Motors Ltd. (4912 Hwy 16) Co-op Office & Lube Sales oil products only (4925 Keith) Northwest Fuels Ltd. (Petro Canada) (5138 Keith) Batteries (Under 5kg) and Cell Phones Do Your Part Recycling (3467 Hwy 16E) The Source (4741 Lakelse) Sight & Sound (4741 Lakelse and 4716 Keith) Staples Canada/Business Depot (4645 Greig) Coast Mountain Wireless Com. (3650 River) Loudring (Rogers) Wireless (4722 Lakelse) Canadian Tire (5100 Hwy 16) City of Terrace City Hall (3215 Eby) City of Terrace Public Works (5003 Graham) Northwest Regional Airport ( Bristol) Regional District Office (4545 Lazelle) Beer Containers Most containers with deposits can be returned to all original retailers (limits apply). BC Liquor Store (3240 Eby) Inn of the West (4620 Lakelse) Skeena Hotel Liquor Store (4529 Greig) Northern Motor Inn Beer Store (3086 Hwy 16) Terrace Inn Liquor Store (3005 Kalum) Beverage Containers Terrace Bottle & Return-It Depot (3110 Kalum) Bicycle Tires Wild Bike (4710 Lazelle) Electronics (Encorp only) (limits apply) Staples (4645 Greig) Terrace Bottle & Return-It Depot (3110 Kalum) Lamp and Lighting Equipment Do-Your-Part Recycling (3467 Hwy 16E) Terrace Bottle & Return-It Depot (3110 Kalum) ABC Recycling (2550 Queensway) Large volume generator lighting fixtures/ ballasts (NOT containing PCB) Lead-acid Batteries Kal-Tire (Cedarland) (4929 Keith) Canadian Tire (5100 Hwy 16) North Coast Equipment (5141 Keith) Rudon Hydraulics Ltd. (5035 Keith) Medications Safeway Food & Drug Pharmacy (4655 Lakelse) Save-On-Foods Pharmacy (4731 Lakelse) Shoppers Drug Mart- both locations (3634 Park and 4647 Lakelse) Wal-Mart Pharmacy (4427 Hwy 16) Peoples Pharmacy (4741 Lakelse) Paints, Solvents, Gasoline, Flammable Liquids, and Pesticides Do-Your-Part Recycling (3467 Hwy 16E) Printed Paper and Packaging Do-Your-Part Recycling (3467 Hwy 16E) Outdoor Power Equipment ABC Recycling (2550 Queensway) Allen s Scrap & Salvage Ltd. (5206 Keith) Small Appliances and Power Tools Terrace Bottle & Return-It Depot (3110 Kalum) Tires Canadian Tire (5100 Hwy 16) OK Tire & Auto Service (4526 Greig) Terrace Totem Ford (4631 Keith) Innovation Autoworks Ltd. (2801 Kalum) Kal-Tire (Cedarland) (4929 Keith) Kalum Tire (4808 Hwy. 16) Ken s Marine (4946 Greig) MacCarthy Motors (5004 Hwy. 16) Thornhill Motors (3026 Hwy 16) Other Local Drop-Offs Auto Parts Cooper s Used Auto Parts (3701 Hyw 16) M+M Scrap & Salvage (3690 Duhan) Beverage Containers (Check store for details restrictions may apply) Save-On-Foods (4731 Lakelse) Safeway(4655 Lakelse) Car Batteries ABC Recycling (2550 Queensway) Allen s Scrap & Salvage (5206 Keith) Eyeglasses Benson Optical (4611 Lakelse) Northern Eyes Optical (4720 Lazelle) Fusion Eyecare (4609 Park) Wal-Mart (4427 Hwy 16) Plastic Grocery Bags Save-On-Foods (4731 Lakelse) Safeway(4655 Lakelse) Wal-Mart (4427 Hwy. 16) Metals-scrap Allen s Scrap & Salvage (5206 Keith) ABC Recycling (2550 Queensway) Both Accept Large Appliances Print Cartridges Ideal Office Solutions (4721 Lazelle) Staples (4645 Greig) The Source (4741 Lakelse) Clothing & Gently Used Goods Classy Consignments (3302 Kalum) Mills Memorial Auxiliary Thrift Shop (4544 Lazelle) Salvation Army (3236 Kalum) Questions? Visit or call us at (250) Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine 7

8 Essential Contact Information: GEIER WASTE SERVICES PO Box 38, Terrace, B.C. V8G 4A2 Phone: Website: geierwasteservices.ca DO-YOUR-PART RECYCLING 3467 Hwy 16E Phone: Website: REGIONAL DISTRICT KITIMAT-STIKINE RECYCLING COUNCIL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Check out our FREE Recycle Coach TM App! Receive collection reminders, and a personalized collection schedule. Search Recycle Coach at the App store both Android and Apple compatible. 8 Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Questions? Visit or call us at (250)