Starting October 1, 2020, the new automated curbside collection service will begin for all single-family dwellings within the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) excluding the City of Nanaimo. Residents can simply roll their new carts to the curb on their regularly scheduled collection day.
“The RDN joins cities across North America who have already transitioned to the automated collection system with the aim of improving worker safety, reducing worker health and safety claims and associated costs,” said Chair Ian Thorpe. “Furthermore, by providing all RDN residents with a complete set of easy-to-roll carts, we can all do our part to keep recyclable and organics out of the region’s landfill and achieve our ultimate goal of 90% waste diversion over the next 10 years.”
The new automated service is a cleaner, safer and smarter way to collect waste. Residents are reminded that all material must be placed inside their new carts with the lid completely closed. Carts need to have 1m (3ft) of clearance between the carts and any obstacles, such as parked cars, poles, trees, etc. and 3m (10ft) of clearance above.