Campbell River's Expanded Curbside Organics Collection Program Now Underway

With the new organics curbside collection rolling out in Campbell River this week, come a few changes.

On Monday, the new collection program began, allowing for the co-mingling of food waste and yard waste materials.

Council has also decided to reduce the allowable curbside organic waste collection volumes to a maximum of 360 litres, with no bag or container weighing more than 20kg.

The changes will come into effect from May 15, and staff will explore an additional bag tag system, similar to the general garbage collection program, as directed by Council.

The City has provided unlimited weekly yard waste collection for over 11 years and says the system is not financially sustainable.

Campbell River is paying a new tipping fee at the Regional Compost Facility - the change will increase the cost of delivering the service and will require changes in how the curbside services will be provided moving forward. However, the City expects this to be somewhat offset due to a forecasted 30% reduction in solid waste tipping fees.

A comprehensive list of food and yard items that are accepted for curbside collection can be found on the City's website along with all the program information residents may need.

For more information on the organics curbside collection program, visit City of Campbell River.