Denman Island Waste Management Adjusts Operations Due to COVID-19

infrastructure · March 2020 · Denman Island Waste Management Facilities

Denman Island waste management has ceased accepting cash attached to refuse bags; tickets must be purchased at the General Store. The Recycle Centre, Bottle Depot, and Free Store are closed until further notice. Residents are advised to store recyclable materials at home until services resume.

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Sources

• “Cash attached to a bag in lieu of a ticket will no longer be accepted... The Recycle Centre, Bottle Depot and Free Store are closed until further notice... materials be washed or rinsed... then sorted by category, bagged and stored...” — The Islands Grapevine – March 26th, 2020 (March 26th, 2020)

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