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Posted on: March 23, 2020

[ARCHIVED] IMPORTANT: Changes to City of White Rock solid waste collection

covid19 update - waste collection changes

The City of White Rock continues to provide solid waste collection during the COVID-19 global pandemic. 

 To protect the public and employees, the following important measures are now in place. 

No loose items will be accepted.  

The following items must be placed in closed, tightly-sealed garbage bags in the regular garbage collection: 

  • Personal hygiene products 
  • Used tissues 
  • Cleaning cloths 
  • Face masks 
  • Gloves 
  • Similar items used for cleaning and personal use 

Someone sick in your home 
If you are sick, or caring for someone who is sick in your home, please double-bag your waste, seal it tightly and place it in the regular garbage collection.  

Green bin materials 
All green bin items must be placed in a compostable bag and placed in the green bin at the curb. No loose items will be collected. 

Reminder 
Wipes are not flushable. Please place them in your sealed garbage bags. 

We’re in this together 
Please remember to be kind to one another, to help those in need, and to reach out to friends and family using social technology. 

We are all in this together, and we will get through this together. 

More information 
Visit www.whiterockcity.ca/COVID19 for updates.  

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