The garbage collecting conundrum of 2025 is no clearer.
At least for now.
Solid waste crews at the city began collecting garbage in the blue zone this morning (Monday), in the hope a decision from the Labour Relations Board (LRB) would allow regular landfill operations to continue.
This follows the strike action issued by Regional District of Fraser-Fort George unionized staff.
The City’s application to the board for a common site picketing order hearing concluded yesterday (Sunday, October 19).
However, no update or decision on the application has been provided.
The Regional District currently does not have contractors on site to cap any garbage deposited at the landfill.
As a result, it is unlikely that City crews will be able to continue collection and disposal today (Monday).
Solid waste trucks are expected to be full based on what staff was able to collect this morning and may be able to unload Tuesday morning.
Due to this, the remainder of the blue zone will not be collected this week.
City staff plan to proceed with collection in the yellow zone tomorrow.
Residents in the blue zone are asked to return their carts away from the curb.
During this strike action, service hours at the landfill are Tuesday to Saturday: 9am – 5pm.
The change will impact the garbage zone collection schedule.
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