Good afternoon Charity,
I wanted to thank you for taking the time to come to Council on July 8 to provide a great presentation on the need for an increased/convenient recycling facility (one-stop recycling) in the Township of Langley. Later that evening Council referred this to staff for a report.
Over the next few months we will be looking into the feasibility of a one-stop recycling facility and then reporting back to Council in the fall.
Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Have a great weekend.
Regards,
Harb Chohan | Manager, Strategic Initiatives
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Engineering Division
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It all started with a conversation. I'd shown up to a local recycling facility, bright-eyed and busy-tailed, this my carefully sorted plastic, styrofoam and batteries. At first, I couldn't get into the parking lot. After circling the block a few times, I squeezed my crossover into a door-knocking parking spot and lugged my recycling into the building, only to be told by an attendant that they had reached capacity and couldn't accept any more materials. It was 9:30 am. Sadly, this is the norm. Recycling in my municipality is a challenge.
Now the good news.
A few weeks ago, I spoke to my town council about our community's need for a one-stop recycling facility. My eldest daughter sat in the front row in a bright blue mermaid wig and a big cardboard sign with the words "Charity is my Mom!" cheering me on.
The Council liked the idea! The project is referred to city staff for further research. I'll know how it's going by the end of the year. Hopefully, one day, we will have a facility like this Burnaby City Eco Center. I'll let you know when I do. 😁
