Update on garbage collection – application granted - 5:30 P.M.
Prince George, BC – The City of Prince George has received confirmation from the Labour Relations Board (LRB) that its application for a common site picketing order has been approved. This decision allows garbage collection to continue this week despite the ongoing strike action by Regional District of Fraser-Fort George unionized staff.
City crews will proceed with the yellow zone collection as scheduled tomorrow (Tuesday, October 21).
Approximately half of the blue zone was not collected today due to the uncertainty surrounding the LRB decision. The City apologizes for this inconvenience and is considering options to address the missed collection while minimizing further disruptions to the schedule.
The City appreciates residents’ patience and understanding as this situation continues to evolve. Updates will be provided as soon as new information becomes available.
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ORIGINAL RELEASE
Prince George, BC – City of Prince George solid waste crews began collecting garbage in the blue zone this morning, in the hope that a decision from the Labour Relations Board (LRB) would allow regular landfill operations to continue following the commencement of strike action by Regional District of Fraser-Fort George unionized staff.
The City’s application to the LRB for a common site picketing order hearing concluded yesterday (Sunday, October 19). However, no update or decision on the application has yet been provided by the LRB.
The Regional District currently does not have contractors on site to cap any garbage deposited at the landfill. As a result, it is unlikely that City crews will be able to continue collection and disposal today. Solid waste trucks are expected to be full based on what staff were able to collect this morning and may be able to unload first thing tomorrow morning.
Due to this, the remainder of the blue zone will not be collected this week. Pending the outcome from the LRB, City staff plan to proceed with collection in the yellow zone tomorrow.
Residents in the blue zone are asked to return their carts away from the curb.
During this strike action, service hours at the landfill are Tuesday to Saturday: 9am – 5pm. This change will impact the garbage zone collection schedule.
As soon as more information is available and plans are confirmed, the City will provide an update to residents. This situation is evolving rapidly, and the City appreciates the community’s understanding and patience.
The Regional District has set up an information page about the job action: Job Action | Regional District of Fraser-Fort George
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Media contact:
Kendall Robertson, senior communications advisor
Mobile: 778-349-5393
Email: media@princegeorge.ca