Bear deterrent: File Photo KDG
Free dumping 2018
The 2018 free disposal day is coming up on Saturday May 12th in Merritt. Dumping fees are waived for many items that are hard to dispose of. There is a limit of one pickup load or trailer of similar capacity there are similar events for the 17 communities in the Thompson Nicola Regional District, Check the website for days.
The toxic waste pick up will be the same day but at the Merritt Civic Center parking lot:
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is material labeled, corrosive, poisonous, ignitable, or toxic. Examples include adhesives, paint thinners, chemicals, cleaners, mercury, antifreeze, herbicides, pesticides, paint, oils, and gasoline. This material should NEVER be put into the garbage. During the Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up, residents are welcome to bring these hard to dispose of items to the event nearest them for safe and environmentally friendly disposal. This event is for residential waste only. Business and commercial hazardous waste will not be accepted.
As an added service, sites that normally accept only bagged household garbage and recycling will also accept furniture, mattresses, scrap metal, tires on rim, and small loads of demolition/construction waste. Residents are reminded to tarp and secure loads before leaving home! Unsecure material is a hazard and fines can be issued for failing to secure loads. As per Bylaw 2465, an unsecured load may be penalized with a fine of up to $100.00 per incidence
The TNRD serves 17 communities in the south central interior of BC. Free dumping days apply to residential non commercial use.
On this Day: April 25th 1859
The Suez Cannel construction is begun by the British and French.
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