Seasonal Information
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Food Scraps Recycling in the Summer
Hot summer weather can speed up decomposition of food scraps, with more potential for odours and build-up on the sides of Green Carts. Keep your Green cart cleaner and reduce odours by:- Wrap food scraps in small amounts of newspaper or used paper towel before adding to your kitchen container.
- Sprinkle kitchen container with baking soda..
- Consider freezing food scraps until you're ready to empty them into the Green Cart.
- Line kitchen container with newspaper or paper bag liner (available for purchase at you local retail stores).
- Wash your kitchen container regularly.
Choose to Reuse and Recycle Correctly This Summer
Planning an outdoor adventure this summer? Whether you are camping, hosting a park barbeque or picnic, here are some simple tips to help take care of our natural surroundings, reduce waste and recycle correctly.- Prevent overflowing receptacles by packing out what you pack in when visiting parks for picnics and barbeques.
- Plan meals ahead in reusable containers.
- Pack reusable plates, cups and utensils.
- Use a fabric tablecloth and fabric napkins.
- Bring designated bags to sort your waste such as bottles and cans, food waste and garbage.
- Bring items home for proper disposal if there's no garbage and recycling bins onsite.
- Flexible plastic packaging - plastic overwrap, zip top bags, crinkly wrappers
- Plastic bags
- Small and large propane tanks
- Propane camp stoves
- Electric air pump
- Battery operated lanterns and headlamps
- Batteries
- Plastic tubs, jars and lids
- Plastic drink cups and lids
Large Item Pick Up Program
Residents in townhomes and single-family homes with door-to-door Blue Box/Garbage Cart services can schedule up to 6 large items for pick-up for curbside collection per calendar year. Accepted items include tires, mattresses, furniture and appliances. For a complete list of accepted items and information on how to prepare your items for pick-up visit the Large Item Pick Up page.To schedule your Large Item Pick Up call Sierra Waste Services at 604-270-4722 or fill out the online form.