The Editor,
Re. “Dumping expensive, city cracks down” (The Tri-City News, June 2).
I read The Tri-City News article regarding the pile of garbage at the entrance to the Town Centre Park recycling depot and I have the same thoughts regarding the proper way to dump garbage.
On the most recent long weekend, I spent almost two hours dumping various objects at United Boulevard depot.
We all pay high taxes for housing and garbage collection, and I’m sure not many people are willing to spend two hours to take a drive and pay an extra fee at the depot or other private facilities to dump.
Cleaning chores usually are done during the weekend because most people work during the week. The city recycling depot can no longer close on any days on long weekends; that is too much time to wait until the next weekend to dump some items.
Coquitlam has more highrises and more people than ever, so a critical service such as the recycling depot needs to be open 365 days a year.
It was no surprise to see the photo of recycling dumped outside the depot; it resembles the same situation of previous long weekends when the weather is warmer.
The depot needs to be available when the citizens need it.
Aida Guerrero, Coquitlam
