Quesnel Going to Automated Garbage Collection

Thursday, May 01, 2008 03:52 AM

Quesnel, B.C. – The automated garbage collection system is being embraced by another B.C. community. Quesnel has approved spending $133,125 plus taxes for the containers.

What will make the program different for Quesnel residents than the program under way in Prince George is cost.

Those who already have garbage pick up in Quesnel will get a medium sized container at no extra cost. While there will be a premium charged for the large container, that rate has not yet been set. The cost for garbage pick up in Quesnel is currently $72.00 a year. In Prince George, garbage pick up for that same sized container is currently $138.46 with a price increase expected in July.

Quesnel has purchased 2,250 medium sized containers (245 litres) and 250 large containers, (360 litres)

The Quesnel system is expected to generate savings through reduced time lost because of injuries, thereby reducing workers compensation fees and the elimination of one truck.

The automated system is expected to roll out in Quesnel in the fall.

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Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 03:52 AM in News by 250 News

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Comments

Posted by: metalman on May 1 2008 7:49 AM

Monkey see, monkey do.
metalman.

Posted by: Harbinger on May 1 2008 10:50 AM

Did the City of Quesnel tell the residents that it is such a money saving deal that the costs of it won't rise, ever? Generate savings? Ha ha ha ha ha etc. Ya right. What fools!! Both the city hall and the residents. I wish PG could generate savings and fix our potholes.

Posted by: metalman on May 1 2008 2:48 PM

It's modern, it's trendy, everyone is doing it. waddacrockakrapp.
metalman.