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Pilot Project: Bear-Resistant Organics Bins

Great News! 

The District is testing out bear-resistant green organics bins for residents of Sandy Hook, Tillicum Bay and Tuwanek.

The bins have lids that remain locked until lifted upside down by the waste collection truck.

The Details

Who: Residents in Sandy Hook, Tillicum Bay or Tuwanek

What: 175 bear-resistant green organics bins. Residents will trade in their current green bin for a bear-resistant bin. First-come, first-served basis.

Cost: $100 including tax. This is a one-time fee and is the price...

Be Bear Aware

We are fortunate to live so close to nature and with this comes the responsibility to keep our wildlife safe. Spring time means bears and cubs are waking up and leaving their dens. They're hungry and foraging for food. Please share this information with new neighbours and/or those new to the Sunshine Coast.

Household garbage

• All bins (black, blue and green) must be stored indoors, inside a shed, garage or enclosure.
• As per Bylaw No. 598, 2021, bins may only be put out on the day of collection...

Nerves Rattled, Infrastructure OK After Earthquake

Initial inspections of Sechelt’s infrastructure appears to be unscathed after this afternoon’s earthquake.

Over the coming weeks, District staff will continue to check on infrastructure throughout the community. Residents are asked to:

• Remain diligent as there may be aftershocks
• Report damages to structure or buildings to owners
• Check in on friends and neighbours, particularly those who are elderly or alone.

Aftershocks may be experienced in the days following an earthquake. If shaking occurs, drop,...

Clear Snow From Catch Basins

PREPARE FOR POOLING WATER AND FLOODING

With rain forecasted this weekend and melting snow, increased water runoff is expected. Residents are asked to help prepare for and prevent pooling water that could lead to flooding.

The District of Sechelt is calling on residents to help prevent flooding by doing the following:

• Clear snow and debris around catch basins/storm drains
• Report larger obstructions that would prevent water from getting to a catch basin

How to find a catch basin if it's covered in...

Waste Recovery Plan

Due to snow accumulation, waste collection is cancelled this week. 

Waste collection will resume Feb. 10-14. All three carts will be collected next week. Please put out the following by 8 a.m.

• Recycling
• Garbage
• Organics

*No yard waste pick up