The new automated truck curbside collection in North Cowichan is set to start next month for garbage and kitchen/yard waste, and staff are saying residents this won’t affect recycling schedules yet.
According to the municipality, residents are being asked to start using their new carts and North Cowichan’s director of operations Shawn Cator says there will be a transition period that residents can help with.
“You can help the new trucks run smoothly by placing your carts facing toward the street, keeping the lids closed and leaving one metre between the carts and obstacles,” he says.
As the collection system fully transitions in North Cowichan, staff says residents are being urged to repurpose their old receptacles until a collection day can be determined for older bins.
Larger bins for residents will be available and can be exchanged if needed for a $30 administration fee, and a higher annual curbside service fee.
The automated collection trucks are expected to be in service on June 2.
