information on the last pop up depot
Based on some of the feedback the SLRD received, they would like to know how they can better reach you to inform you of the next Pop Up Depot, contact them at utilities@slrd.bc.ca.
Answers to some of the questions the SLRD heard:
- Glass jars and bottles are not accepted in the curbside tote. There is a community glass depot in Furry Creek and in Britannia Beach. The glass depot is a grouping of large blue totes with holes in the lids where jars and bottles are inserted.
- Yard Waste bins are also available at the Community Glass Depot locations until October 31, 2022.
- Other Flexible Plastic Packaging is not accepted in the curbside tote. These items are recyclable, after being rinsed they should be dropped off at a depot location near you slrd.bc.ca/lovethisplace/aread for the What Goes Where Squamish guide.
- Locks are not currently available for the curbside recycling totes. SLRD staff will bring this suggestion to the contractors for consideration.
Recycle BC performed an audit last week, they found Hazardous Items in the load from the communities. It is important to remember the following items should never be placed in your recycling, organics or landfill totes: batteries, solvents or other flammable products, electronics, propane tanks or other compressed cylinders such as butane and bear spray. Putting these items in the recycling or landfill stream could result in a Transfer Station Fire or worst a staff member could get seriously hurt! When unsure how to dispose of an item please call the Recycling Hot Line 1-800-667-4321 (rcbc.ca/services/recycling-hotline).
Answers to some of the questions the SLRD heard:
- Glass jars and bottles are not accepted in the curbside tote. There is a community glass depot in Furry Creek and in Britannia Beach. The glass depot is a grouping of large blue totes with holes in the lids where jars and bottles are inserted.
- Yard Waste bins are also available at the Community Glass Depot locations until October 31, 2022.
- Other Flexible Plastic Packaging is not accepted in the curbside tote. These items are recyclable, after being rinsed they should be dropped off at a depot location near you slrd.bc.ca/lovethisplace/aread for the What Goes Where Squamish guide.
- Locks are not currently available for the curbside recycling totes. SLRD staff will bring this suggestion to the contractors for consideration.
Recycle BC performed an audit last week, they found Hazardous Items in the load from the communities. It is important to remember the following items should never be placed in your recycling, organics or landfill totes: batteries, solvents or other flammable products, electronics, propane tanks or other compressed cylinders such as butane and bear spray. Putting these items in the recycling or landfill stream could result in a Transfer Station Fire or worst a staff member could get seriously hurt! When unsure how to dispose of an item please call the Recycling Hot Line 1-800-667-4321 (rcbc.ca/services/recycling-hotline).
Glass depot pilot project 2021-07-05 - 2021-07
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District is excited to announce that the glass bottles & jars depot pilot project for the Britannia Beach community is here to STAY!!
This is a great opportunity for the community to divert glass waste currently sent to landfill.
As a reminder, here are a few guidelines to ensure the pilot project is successful:
The Glass Depot is in the same location as the yard waste bins.
As always, we welcome all feedback! Please email any questions, comments or concerns to mleblanc@slrd.bc.ca.
A special thank you to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for their support in allowing the SLRD to use their site.
This is a great opportunity for the community to divert glass waste currently sent to landfill.
As a reminder, here are a few guidelines to ensure the pilot project is successful:
- Glass containers must be clean – Prevent wildlife attractant.
- The totes/bins should only be used for glass bottles and jars.
- No Glassware, window glass, or mirrors, whether broken or whole.
- The area around the bins should be kept clean and litter free.
- Please remove the lids (these can go in your blue bin).
The Glass Depot is in the same location as the yard waste bins.
As always, we welcome all feedback! Please email any questions, comments or concerns to mleblanc@slrd.bc.ca.
A special thank you to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for their support in allowing the SLRD to use their site.
curbside pick up schedule
We have returned to bi-weekly organic's curbside pick up.
Please see calendar pdf below for the schedule.
Thank you for your patience with any service delays as waste collection crews continue to manage service during snowy and icy road conditions. Collection times may vary based on snow clearing.
To help the crews please:
- Check that tote lids are not frozen shut.
- When placing the tote at the end of the driveway, ensure the tote is accessible by keeping in mind snowbanks, vehicles and maintaining a 1-meter distance between each tote.
- Some material may freeze to the bottom of the totes making it difficult to empty. Tip: Lining the bottom of your organic tote with brown material such as cardboard or paper, as well as adding a layer before emptying the contents of your kitchen catcher into the tote, will help reduce the amount of material freezing to the bottom.
- When parking on the street, ensure the waste collection truck can access totes.
- If you have excess recycling or organic material, please bring it to the GFL depot on Queens Way or the Landfill recycling area in Squamish.
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Bus Shelter Project
Talks have been on going with MOTI, the School District, and the SLRD. As of 2022-09-29 we are still in talks on how to move forward with upgrading the stops. Thank you for your support.
Community library project
Seeking volunteers and donations to help set up our new community library. The BBCA recently purchased a community library to be installed by the Park near Copper Drive/Upper Crescent/Britannia Way. We hope to receive donations for a concrete footing and post to mount the library on – either supplies or monetary donations would be extremely helpful, as well as some volunteers to help install it. All help is greatly appreciated!
If anyone is interested in taking this on or getting together a small group to make it happen, please email info@britanniabeachcommunity.org
Monetary donations welcome via e-transfer to: bbcapayment@gmail.com
If anyone is interested in taking this on or getting together a small group to make it happen, please email info@britanniabeachcommunity.org
Monetary donations welcome via e-transfer to: bbcapayment@gmail.com
Macdonald development timeline
| Draft Construction Schedule Update |
