People-powered compost pick-up for Downtown businesses has arrived!
The DVBA is excited to announce our partnership with reCYCLISTS to bring zero emission composting pick-up to our downtown core.
reCYCLISTS is a bicycle-based compost program offering an environmentally friendly, pollutant-free compost collection service for downtown businesses. Because downtown businesses can be serviced with pedal power, our partnership with reCYCLISTS can provide our membership with compost pick up at sustainable rates (see below).
reCYCLISTS will provide regularly scheduled compost pick up for businesses within the boundaries of the DVBA using a specially designed and distinctively branded pedal-powered tricycle piloted by members of the DVBA Clean Team. This specialized reCYCLISTS trike will carry close to 200 kilograms of compost per load and will pick up from participating businesses on a regular schedule. Participating businesses will be provided with a small table top container and a large 48 litre container.
Pricing
Weekly pickup of one (1) 48L green bin - $40/month.Twice Weekly pickup of one (1) 48L green bin - $70/month.
Every 2 week pickup of one (1) 48L green bin - $25/month.
Once every 4 week pickup of one (1) 48L green bin - $15/month.
'Call-in' pickup - 1-48L green bin - $10 each.
Styrofoam - $6/bag (35" x 50" or equivalent)
Soft Plastics - $6/bag (35" x 50" or equivalent)
Combination of Styrofoam & Soft Plastics - $20/4 bags (35" x 50" or equivalent)
Cardboard & Mixed Paper - $6/bag (35" x 50" or equivalent)
Foil-Lined Packaging - $6/bag (35" x 50" or equivalent)
Gable-top Milk Cartons - $6/bag (35" x 50" or equivalent)
Tetra-Packs - $6/bag (35" x 50" or equivalent)
Glass/Metal/Hard Plastics - $0.10/kg (Must be in bag or bucket)
Light Bulbs: CFL Tubes - $0.75 ea.
Light Bulbs: Fluorescent Tubes - $0.15/linear foot
Bicycle Tires - $0.75/tire (includes one tube per tire)
E-Waste/Small Appliances - $2.50/item
Used Cooking Oil - $5/16L Container
The compost is beneficially recycled into a natural medium that directly supports pesticide-free gardening, water conservation and greenhouse gas reduction. To register for compost pick up call the reCYCLISTS at 250-386-2111 for more information.