Courtenay strong waste assortment zone adjustments coming in July

 Emterra’s new fleet of automated curbside assortment autos is driving huge enhancements in Courtenay – together with extra environment friendly assortment routes. As a outcome, the City of Courtenay is planning changes to strong waste assortment schedules and zones beginning July 2.

The adjustments are a part of the City of Courtenay’s ongoing efforts to streamline service and align schedules with regional companions. 

Automated curbside assortment was launched in Courtenay 2024, adopted by the launch of North America’s first absolutely electrical strong waste assortment fleet by service supplier Emterra later that yr. The transition to biweekly rubbish and weekly organics assortment has contributed to a 40 per cent discount in landfill waste and a considerable drop in greenhouse gasoline emissions. 

This shift has allowed the City of Courtenay and Emterra to search for methods to additional optimize operations. The up to date assortment schedule displays these enhancements and introduces new assortment zones A, B, C and D throughout Courtenay. 

What residents have to know:

• New assortment zones: Many households will see a change to their common assortment day. Updated zone maps and schedules will likely be delivered by mail, revealed on-line, printed within the newspaper, and accessible by the Courtenay Collects app.
• Start date: The new schedule takes impact July 2, 2025.
• Collection frequency stays the identical: Organics will proceed to be collected weekly, with rubbish and recycling alternating biweekly.
• Rotating calendar: The up to date schedule will proceed utilizing the “add-a-day” calendar, shifting assortment by in the future after every statutory vacation.

Chris Thompson, the City’s Manager of Public Works Services, mentioned automated assortment has elevated the reliability of curbside assortment providers in Courtenay.“We’re seeing a much more regular and dependable curbside service, with far fewer delays compared to previous years,” mentioned Thompson. “We had anticipated making this schedule adjustment mid-way by 2025 as Emterra refined their assortment routes, and that’s why the earlier 2025 schedule lined solely January by June. We encourage Courtenay residents to test the brand new schedule so that they’re prepared for assortment day beginning in July. “

The up to date calendar will likely be distributed by mail and posted on the City’s web site, within the newspaper and thru the Courtenay Collects app. To get the up to date assortment schedule and join reminders to your cellular gadget, e mail or telephone, go to www.courtenay.ca/solid-waste or contact Operational Services at 250-338-1525.