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Posted on: March 26, 2024

CVRD Recycling Centres Holiday Closure

Easter Weekend Holiday Closure 2024

CVRD Recycling Centres will be closed Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1, for Good Friday and Easter Monday.

Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, April 2. For CVRD Recycling Centre information and hours of operation, visit: https://www.cvrd.ca/...

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Garbage & Recycling
Posted on: March 12, 2024

Spring Backyard Burning Window

Spring Burn Window 2024

The open burning window begins on March 15 and runs until April 15. Do you know the rules and restrictions?

The open burning window applies to Electoral Areas A, B, C, D, E and G under Smoke Control Regulation Bylaw No. 3716. Electoral Areas F, H, and I mu...

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Garbage & Recycling
Posted on: January 8, 2024

Curbside Collection Winter Guidelines

Winter Collection Guidelines

Hey Cowichan, 

Do you know how to correctly space your tote for successful winter-weather collection?

Automated collection vehicles require at least one metre (three feet) of clearance on all sides to collect your garbage and recycling effectively....

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Garbage & Recycling
Posted on: November 9, 2023

Curbside Collection Inclement Weather Policy in Effect Until April 1, 2024

Extreme weather events or acts of nature (e.g. snow, ice, flooding, etc.) may impede drivers from providing regularly scheduled curbside collection service. In some cases, an extreme weather event can cause some curbside collection services to be cancelle...

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Garbage & Recycling