September 2015 More City info inside! The City of Port Coquitlam produces Update newsletters to inform the community about City news, services and opportunities to get involved. Visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/update for back issues, and find out how to stay connected with the City at www.portcoquitlam.ca/connected.
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You want to sort your waste properly but are finding all the rules confusing, and perhaps even a little frustrating. You’re not alone. Recent audits of Port Coquitlam waste carts show that although most residents sort their waste properly, many are still putting the wrong things into their carts. Ongoing contamination will lead to steep fines and fee hikes that will be passed on to taxpayers. It also means we send more to the landfill.
We can help you
Sort it Right!
Info and downloadable resources: www.portcoquitlam.ca/wasteloss
Collection schedule, waste info and more – free PoCo Waste-Line app: www.portcoquitlam.ca/wasteline
604.927.5496
Printed resources at City Hall and other City facilities, or drop by the Operations Centre to speak to staff
Did you know? Plastic bags never go in your green or blue cart. Take them to a depot instead (find locations at www.portcoquitlam.ca/recycling).
Keeping Port Coquitlam clean
The last thing you want to see at your local park is a big pile of garbage. But more and more, household garbage and re-usable items are being illegally dumped in parks, along trails and other areas. A $500 fine may be issued for illegal dumping. Residents are encouraged to report dumping to 604.927.5496 or operations@portcoquitlam.ca. Residents are also advised to donate or sell re-usable items rather than place them at the curb, which is unsightly and not permitted by City bylaw. Go to www.portcoquitlam.ca/recyclingdirectory to find out where to take unwanted items and to search for charities.
Illegal dumping is on the rise.
www.portcoquitlam.ca
City Info Guide: got yours yet? Learn what the City of Port Coquitlam has to offer with your free copy of the colourful new City Info Guide. Targeting residents, businesses, visitors and investors, the guide provides a range of practical information about Port Coquitlam. Content in this third edition includes: • City stats • Newcomer info • Events and things to do • Shop local guide • Maps of trails and amenities • City services and contact information The 36-page guide is available for free at City Hall, recreation centres and other City facilities, or at www.portcoquitlam.ca/guide. Businesses are invited to pick up extra copies for display or to provide to customers.
Lawn Sprinkling Allowed One Morning a Week
Metro Vancouver has moved the region back to Stage 2 water restrictions as water reservoir levels have increased due to recent heavy rains. Lawn sprinkling is now allowed one morning a week only. Even-numbered addresses may water their lawn between 4-9 am on Monday, and oddnumbered addresses may water between 4-9 am on Thursday. Hosing of driveways, sidewalks, and parkades using a auas well as pressure washing are only allowed for health and safety purposes. For more details, visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/sprinkling.