On Tuesday, September 30th, Bowen Island Municipal Council is scheduled to consider adoption of Bowen Island Municipality Special Waste Fees Bylaw No. 370, 2014.
In March 2014, Council was considering the elimination of the Drop-off Days as a cost reduction measure. Instead of cancelling the Drop-off Day events, Council opted to go ahead with holding two clean-up days per year, and directed staff to research the feasibility of implementing a user fee for the service. The next Clean-up day event is scheduled for Saturday, October 18th.
After discussion with municipal staff and the Contractor, a fee schedule has been developed which will help to offset the cost of holding the Drop-off Days which amount to $10,575 per event. Bylaw No. 370, 2014 establishes the following fees:
small load (approximately 10 Garbage Bags, or the contents of a sedan-type vehicle) $12
medium load (approximately 20 garbage bags, or the contents of an SUV or Mini-van type vehicle) $22
large load (approximately 30 Garbage Bags, or the contents of a level pick-up truck load) $32;
mattress or appliances, $22.
Residents should be advised that NO FEE PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON-SITE BY BOWEN WASTE EMPLOYEES.
Those wishing to use the drop-off service will be required to pay the appropriate fee in advance, and provide their receipt as proof of payment to Bowen Waste before employees will accept any loads.
Fees for the Special Waste Drop-off Days may be paid in person at Municipal Hall from Monday-Friday, 8:30 am through 4:30 pm. In addition, Snug Cove General Store has generously agreed to collect Special Waste Drop-off fees starting October 10th, right up to the day of the event scheduled for October 18th. Customers will be able to pay the appropriate fee and will be required to present their receipt as proof of payment at the time of drop-off.
To ensure no added impact to Snug Cove General Store Management and Staff, Bowen Island Municipality is requesting that those with questions, or requiring additional clarification as to appropriate fee to pay, to please direct all inquiries to Bowen Island Municipality staff at 604-947-4255. We thank Brian Park and his staff at Snug Cove General Store for assisting in the collection of Special ‘waste drop-off’ fees as a convenience to Bowen residents.
The Hazardous Waste Drop-off event will be held at Bowen Building Centre on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at no charge to Bowen residents.
