Bylaw Bulletin – Managing your Garbage Carts
June 10, 2015
The District is receiving quite a few complaints about people putting their garbage carts out for
collection the night before the pick-up date and birds and animals getting into the garbage and
creating a mess; carts placed out early for pick-up are enticing to animals and birds. To limit
conflict with our wild neighbours, please be Bear Aware with your garbage carts. When the
carts are not at the curb for pickup, they should be stored in a shed or enclosure to limit access
by animals. Locking the lid is a second, less preferable option. Go to the following websites to
find lots of useful information: www.regionaldistrict.com and also www.wildsafebc.com.
Property owners and occupants should be aware of the following sections of the District of
Peachland Solid Waste Management Bylaw:
2.2.2 Garbage, Yard Waste and Recyclables Carts shall be kept on the Owner’s
Residential Dwelling Premises at all times and shall not encroach upon or
project over any street, lane or public place except when placed on such
street or lane for the purpose of collection under this bylaw.
2.2.3 Unless exempted by the Director of Operations all Garbage, Yard Waste and
Recyclables Carts shall be made readily accessible and with lids unlocked,
pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.2.4 of this bylaw, for emptying,
between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of collection only.
2.2.4 For collection purposes, all Garbage, Yard Waste and Recyclables Carts
must be placed within one metre and with wheels positioned away from the
travelled portion of the lane, or the boulevard, adjacent to the Owner’s
Residential Dwelling Premise, or at a place designated by the Director of
Operations. Carts must also be placed one half (0.5) meter from one another
or another obstacle.
2.2.8 All Garbage, Yard Waste and Recyclables Carts’ lids shall be kept closed.
[To keep birds and animals out]
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