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By May 16, District of Invermere residents that receive curbside waste collection services should expect their new bear-resistant organics cart dropped off at their residence.
The new carts are the final piece of the upcoming curbside organics program that has been a long time coming for Invermere residents.
Residents will also see the ‘Green Cart User Guide’ in their new cart. This includes information about how the program will work, what can go in the new green cart and an updated schedule that factors in extra collection days for organics.
Residents are reminded that their carts need to be stored indoors. If this is not possible, they need to be locked using the metal clips and attached to a structure so that wildlife are not able to drag the cart away. Other municipalities have reported that the metal reinforcements on the rim and lids keep wildlife out, but when given the opportunity, bears have been smart enough to smash the metal clips to gain entry.
The best way to reduce wildlife interactions is to keep your cart indoors and follow recommended cleaning tips.
Carts should not be on the curbside before 7 a.m. on your collection day.
If you have any further questions regarding the curbside organics program please visit www.invermere.net/operations/waste/organics or email [email protected]
