The District of Sparwood is holding a public hearing Monday, August 15 regarding banning the use of plastic garbage bags (alone) and requiring garbage cans for storage of trash prior to curb-side pick up.

The district has issued a notice of amendment to Utility and Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 1014, 2009, which proposes the requirement of: garbage cans in all residential zones with the exception of those equipped with commercial containers, and eliminate the use of standalone plastic garbage bags; and animal resistant enclosures in campgrounds, the C-2 Highway Commercial Zone, and the C-3 Neighbourhood Commercial Zone in addition to the previous requirement for animal resistant enclosures in the R-3 High Density Residential Zone; and permit the alternative option for certified bear proof commercial containers.

A copy of the report and draft bylaw can be found here. Anyone wishing to provide their comments to district council but are unavailable to attend the meeting on August 15, are encouraged to submit their comments in writing by any of the following methods:

• In person: Drop off written submissions at the reception desk, District Office, 136 Spruce Avenue;
• By fax: 250-425-7277;
• By mail: District of Sparwood, Corporate Officer, Box 520, Sparwood, B.C., V0B 2G0;
• By email: [email protected].

The deadline for written submissions is 9 a.m. on Monday, August 15.

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