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Comox Strathcona Waste Management offering educational open houses

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The Comox Strathcona Waste Management service is growing its food and yard waste program. File photo

Two upcoming open houses offer an opportunity for the public to learn more about how CSWM manages solid waste across the Comox Valley and Strathcona Regional Districts. The open houses will provide insight into everything from landfills and recycling depots to how CSWM manages greenhouse gas emissions and protects groundwater at the landfill.

“We’ve heard from over 1,000 people this summer and have been encouraged by the high level of interest in how we manage garbage, recycling and compost across the Comox Valley and Strathcona Regional Districts,” noted Vivian Schau, Senior Manager of Solid Waste Services. “The upcoming open houses are yet another opportunity for folks to learn more about how we currently manage waste and to hear their feedback about our draft goals and guiding principles for the next ten years.”

Open house dates

Two open houses are planned - one virtual and one in-person.

The virtual open house runs Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m.

Pre-registration is required for this Zoom meeting. To sign up, visit cswm.ca/solidwaste

The drop-in open house takes place on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 5-8 p.m. at the Maritime Heritage Centre, 621 Island Hwy, Campbell River.

Online survey still open

The online survey is open until Monday, Sept. 25 at cswm.ca/swmp

Community events

The CSWM team will be at the following community events in September as well, to answer any questions.

• Fall Fair – Black Creek Community Centre - Sept. 9;

• Campbell River Farmer’s Market - Sept. 10;

• Hornby Island Fall Fair – Rosemuir Farm - Sept. 17;

• Comox Valley Home Show - Sept. 22-24.