RECYCLING DURING COVID-19

 

RECYCLING DURING COVID-19

PHYSICAL DISTANCING REQUIRED

We’re working hard to keep recycling during

COVID-19 safe!

As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak in BC, as you may have already seen, on March 26, 2020, the Government of BC deemed “recycling collection, processing and disposal’ as an essential service.

Many of our clients rely on returning their beverage containers for immediate refunds because these refunds provide the money they rely on for their daily existence. Closing our doors would mean thousands of our clients would lose the opportunity to provide for themselves and their families. We believe we are providing a service for these clients, and for our community partners, and we are committed to staying open in order to continue to serve. We are following the Community-based measures to mitigate the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Canada as outlined on the Government of Canada website and ask that our clients practice the same.   We have a COVID-19 Response in place at our depot, and more importantly, our staff feel safe and wish to continue serving our customers. Some of the measures we have undertaken are: Physical Distancing.

• Parking lots are supervised, and parking is only allowed in alternate stalls to ensure physical distancing from other clients.
• We encourage most of the sorting must be done on our carts outside.
• Inside depot sorting is divided into 6 (six) zone, please follow the taped strips and floor decal sign.
• Each public area is limited to 6 customers at a time.
• Physical boundaries are taped No Go Zones around Point of Sale systems.
• Cash is dispensed by ATM that is sanitized frequently.
• Our POR (point of recycling) cahier area equipped the Plexiglass protection screen.
• Additionally, all tables and carts are disinfected after each use and we have ensured we have adequate safety supplies for all staff.

 To further ensure the safety of our clients and our team, we’re asking all clients to note the following requirements:

• Please maintain PHYSICAL DISTANCING:
• All staff and customers are to keep a 6ft distance (at least 1 cart’s length) from each other during all interactions.
• Do NOT visit our depots if you have been out of the country or if you are feeling ill.
• WASH or SANITIZE HANDS frequently using our hand sanitizing stations.
• AVOID habit to touch your face especially eyes, mouth and nose.
• If you have to cough or sneeze while on our properties, cover your nose and mouth fully with your sleeve.
• If you use Express kiosk option at our depot, please check our web-site or call in prior in order to know which day in a week the Express kiosk is open. Now we put in effect the rotation schedule.

  The health of our clients and our team is our top priority during this unprecedented time. We are doing our very best to ensure the safety of our service that so many in our communities rely upon. Community first – together we can continue to make a difference!