‘Securing attractants is the single best way to keep people safe, and avoid unnecessary killing of bears’
City bins often being used for disposing household garbage
Kane Blake said that he isn’t surprised by anything he finds dumped anymore
Company responsible is under contract with the City of Abbotsford
A burnt trailer, abandoned fifth wheel and piles of garbage were found littering the backcountry
Councillors discuss options including signage, bylaw enforcement
But don’t get caught on Santa’s recycling naughty list
Residents may be asked to store cardboard if a closure or service interruption occurs
‘Our community is facing considerable safety issues at our local school bus stops, roads and streets, and our backyards’
City’s new automated program uses 240-litre size bins, which some residents say are much too big; city to buy 120-litre size bins
Waste collection bins too big for many households, particularly seniors’
Residents reminded that leaving garbage out can lead to a $230 fine
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup reports litter from single-use food packaging nearly doubled
United Church board chair said issue has been going on for more than a decade
One city looks at costly cleanup program, and alternatives
Residents reminded to lock up garbage so bears don’t have to be put down
Bulman Road resident spotted couch, used toilet paper and a plethora of other litter along the road