In recent years, the Haisla Nation Council Environment department collaborated with the District of Kitimat to introduce a Curbside Recycling Program to Kitamaat Village. Near the end of 2023, a Municipal Services Agreement between the two parties was finalized. The program is scheduled to launch in the first week of March 2024. Leading up to the launch, the HNC Environment department has disseminated information to residents through social media, the monthly newsletter, door-to-door information sharing, and a recent Community engagement session. During the session, details were provided on the bins that would be distributed to each Kitamaat Village household and guidelines on recyclable items. For those unable to attend, a video recap of the session's key points has been made available.
What is curbside collection?
A service provided through a Municipal Services Agreement between the District of Kitimat and Haisla Nation Council to collect residential garbage, recycling, and food waste to be managed in an environmentally responsible manner – either landfilled, sent for recycling, or composted.
What is the collection schedule?
You can find the collection schedule for the Haisla Nation below. For custom reminders and schedules, download the Recycle Coach app.
How do I stop wildlife from being attracted to our garbage if it is picked up every other week (bi-weekly)?
Animal attractants are typically food. Food waste should be placed in the green bin provided by HNC. Food waste should no longer be placed in your garbage bin. Food waste is collected weekly, and your green bins can be lined with compostable liners or newspaper or brown kraft paper.
If items such as diapers or pet feces are especially smelly, add ¼ cup of baking soda to your garbage bag.
What curbside collection services are provided in Kitamaat Village?
As of March 11, 2024, the curbside collection service includes the following:
Weekly food waste collection
Bi-weekly recyclables collection
Bi-weekly garbage collection (alternating with recycling)
Garbage is collected in a plastic garbage bag placed in a lidded black garbage container. Recyclables are collected in the HNC supplied blue bin. Food Waste is collected in the HNC-supplied, hinged-lidded green bin labelled “Food Waste”.
How much material can I put out for collection?
As of March 11, 2024, the limits for each waste stream are as follows:
Food waste: One HNC-supplied 57 L food waste bin containing a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs) of food waste every week
Recycling: Unlimited in bins, no larger than the HNC provided 121 L blue bin every second week
Garbage: Up to three 121 L black garbage bins, not exceeding 23 kg (50 lbs) every second week
A kitchen catcher (8 L) that you keep in your kitchen for food waste (please do not place this at the curb on collection day)
A green bin (57 L) for food waste that is taken to the curb weekly
Where do I put my containers on collection day?
Containers must be placed at the curb, so they are visible and accessible for the collectors, and do not block roadways or sidewalks.
What time will collection take place at my residence?
Please have your containers at the curb, on collection day, by 8:00 a.m. Collection may take place at any time of the day, so it’s important that your bins are out in the morning.
What is the Recycle Coach App?
The Recycle Coach app can be downloaded free from your smart device’s App Store or Google Play. You can also use the desktop version on the Recycle Coach website. Features of the app include:
“What goes where?” search tool that allows you to look up material-specific collection or drop-off requirements.
Personalized notifications and reminders for regular collection schedules and special events via email, text message or phone call
