Property owners in Courtenay will soon be able to request a change in size for their curbside organics and recycling carts.
The City of Courtenay’s annual collection cart exchange program begins on October 1, allowing households to choose from 120L or 360L organics carts, and 120L, 240L, or 360L recycling carts.
Manager of Public Works Chris Thompson said the program is intended for residents who need new sizes to better address their needs.
“We’ve had automated collection for nearly two years, and overall, we’ve seen that the majority of Courtenay residents have done a great job with the new system and managing their solid waste.”
Cart exchange requests will be open until October 17, those who wish to change their carts will be contacted by Emterra Environmental within three weeks to accommodate the request.
Properties which have already received an exchange will be subject to a $65 administrative fee.
Those who live in multi-residential, strata, or manufactured home parks residents with curbside collection who want to change carts should contact their property manager.
Garbage carts are not included in the program as all carts are 120L.
