Cortes Island Garbage Pick-up being reduced to $86
Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - SRD staff are currently preparing a bylaw that will reduce the residential waste collection charge on Cortes Island from $112 to $86, effective this year. This change has been in development since last year, originating from a shift in the SRD’s administrative policy. Staff estimate that $121 per user is required to fully fund the service, so the shortfall this year will be approximately $25,000. However, the service currently possesses $103,000 in reserves to cover such gaps. At the April 28, 2026 Board meeting, Regional Director Mark Vonesch expressed his…
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