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Environmental Services
The Environmental Services Section is responsible for providing recycling, yard waste and garbage disposal options for Chilliwack residents, including managing the Residential Curbside Recycling and Garbage Collection Program. We are also dedicated to protecting Chilliwack's air and water quality, through environmental programs and educational initiatives. This website contains information about the Section's responsibilities and details ways that you can get involved in the City's environmental programs.
Our Commitment
The City of Chilliwack is firmly committed to preserving our community's environment. Through environmentally sound operations and initiatives, the City's Environmental Services Section is working to develop services for City residents, to manage the reduction, recovery and disposal of Chilliwack's waste stream in an environmentally sustainable manner.
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Visit the following pages for information:
  
Air Quality Recycling and Water Resources
Garbage
Species at Risk
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Looking for ways to get involved? Check out the following programs:
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Chilliwack 24 hour information line: 604-793-2820
BC Ministry of Environment http://www.gov.bc.ca/environment
Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) - 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP) or Report Violators online at http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/cos/rapp/form.htm
For fisheries violations related to salmon, contact Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) at 1-800-465-4336.
Canadian Council of the Ministers of the Environment, a major intergovernmental forum in Canada for discussion and joint action on environmental issues http://www.ccme.ca/
Environment Canada http://www.ec.gc.ca
Fisheries & Oceans Canada http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Fraser Valley Regional District http://www.fvrd.bc.ca
Fraser Valley Regional District Environmental Services
Toll-free number to report illegal dumping activities in the area:
1-800-655-DUMP (1-800-655-3867)
| Department News... |
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| NEW Curbside Collection Calendar 2009/10 |
The NEW curbside collection calendar is in effect from May 1, 2009 to the end of April 2010. |
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| Shred-a-Thon For the Food Bank |
Emterra Environmental and Shred-It, in partnership with the City of Chilliwack and Cottonwood Mall, are hosting the annual Shred-a-Thon for the Food Bank on November 28. |
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| New Curbside Collection Contractor |
The City of Chilliwack will enter into a new contract for curbside garbage and recycling collection with Halton Recycling Ltd./ International Paper Industries (IPI). The City’s implementation date for the new contractor to begin collection and recycling depot services is May 1, 2009. |
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Pages in this Section...
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City-wide Garage Sale
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SATURDAY October 24th 2009 from 8:30AM - 1:30PM. Do you have items around your house that you would like to see reused? Collect unwanted household items and join the rest of the community in the Citywide event. It's FUN and it's FREE! |
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Air Quality
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Information about types and sources of air pollutants in Chilliwack, and ways that you can help to improve our air quality. |
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Alternatives to Pesticides
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Pesticides are among the most widely-used chemicals in the world, but are also among the most hazardous to human health, sometimes causing serious acute and chronic health effects. Alternatives to pesticides are generally more appropriate and less harmful to humans and the environment in the long run. Making a difference in the environment can begin in our own backyards! |
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Awards
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Awards associated with Environmental Services group |
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Earth Hour
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On March 28,2009 between 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm, Chilliwack will demonstrate our commitment to action on energy conservation to the world by powering down for Earth Hour. |
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Green Business Award
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Attention Chilliwack businesses! Waste Reduction Week is coming up in October! We want YOU to win this year's Green Business Award! |
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Recycling and Garbage
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Provides information about recycling and disposal options in Chilliwack |
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Shred-a-Thon For the Food Bank
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Emterra Environmental and Shred-It, in partnership with the City of Chilliwack and Cottonwood Mall, are hosting the annual Shred-a-Thon for the Food Bank on November 28. |
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Species at Risk
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This webpage provides information on Species at Risk in Chilliwack |
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Water Resources
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Provides information about surface and groundwater protection in Chilliwack. |
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