District of Squamish facilities is operating with modified hours until January 3, 2022.
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2022 LANDFILL TIPPING FEES |
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On January 3, 2022, the tipping fees at the Squamish Landfill will change to the following:
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Commercial & Residential Waste: $210/tonne
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Construction Waste and Asphalt Shingles: $210/tonne
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Clean Wood and Yard Waste: $110/tonne
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Dirty Wood Waste: $158/tonne
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Contaminated Wood Surcharge*: $126/tonne
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Banned Materials Surcharge **: $263/tonne
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Mattresses and box springs: $21/piece
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Tires with and without rims: $26 and $11 per piece respectively
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Appliances requiring refrigerant removal (fridges, freezers, air conditioners): Free
More than 15 materials continue to be accepted for free for recycling at the Landfill Recycling Depot and Transfer Station. These include cardboard (large quantities), plastic bags, books, clothing, and white foam packaging.
* if wood load is contaminated over 5% by weight or volume.
** garbage containing more than 5% organics or recyclable materials.
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NEW VACCINE REQUIREMENTS FOR BRENNAN PARK RECREATION CENTRE |
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The December 22 Public Health Order now requires proof of vaccination (or proof of exemption) for every person entering the Brennan Park Aquatic Centre – including changerooms, pools, hot tub, steam room and viewing area – during swimming lessons, public swims and all other activities. Recreation customer service staff are required to scan B.C. Vaccine Cards for those 12 and older at entry prior to payment. 50% capacity limits also now apply to the hot tub and teach pool.
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Get your dog’s licence before January 31 to qualify for the discounted rate
All dogs must be registered within 30 days of moving to Squamish and all dogs over eight weeks must be licensed.
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WHAT'S ON AT LETSTALKSQUAMISH.CA |
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Squamish Public Spaces Survey
Which public spaces in Squamish do you love and what makes them great? What areas or things could do with some improvement?
The District of Squamish, in conjunction with OurSquamish Placemaking Society, is inviting your input through a short survey. Launch the survey to help us better understand how people use our public spaces.
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Home Renovation Contractor Readiness Survey
Are you a Squamish builder, contractor, or business involved in renovating existing homes? Help us create a Home Energy Retrofit Strategy by participating in the Home Renovation Contractor Readiness Survey.
Survey results will help us better understand what training or educational support our local industry needs to ensure contractors servicing our region are prepared.
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COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS |
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New Year’s Eve Fireworks Permits
Permit applications are still open for New Year’s Eve and will be accepted until 5 p.m. on December 31. The permit is free and can be applied for online in just a few minutes.
Any person applying for a fireworks permit must be at least 19 years of age. Fireworks will only be permitted for use on private property with the owner’s signed consent.
Permits are only valid between 8 p.m. Friday,
December 31 and 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 1.
A map of the number of permits in each neighbourhood will be published after applications close.
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BC Transit Holiday Service
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December 31: Regular Friday Service with Free Service after 8 p.m.
- January 1: Sunday Service
- January 2: Regular Service
BC Transit service changes begin January 3
As BC Transit and the District of Squamish continually work to match service with demand in order to ensure reliable transportation services are available to their customers, additional trips will be added to Route 1 Brackendale/Downtown and Route 2 Highlands/Downtown on weekends beginning next month.
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Styrofoam collection now available
Please be advised the area will be dealing with a backlog of styrofoam collection and continued transportation challenges, so delays may still be experienced.
Foam waste can be dropped off at the collections depot at 38950 Queens Way.
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Building Inclusive Communities event series
Join a discussion to talk about multiculturalism, diversity and equity, immigration, and building a sense of belonging in our multicultural communities in the Sea to Sky and Sunshine Coast. Canadians from all racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds in the Sea to Sky and Sunshine Coast are invited to participate in these important discussions.
When: January 24, 25, 31 and February 1
Where: Online
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DEVELOPMENT SHOWCASE ITEMS |
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UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS
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Tuesday, January 4 at 6 p.m.
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LATEST DISTRICT OF SQUAMISH CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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Regular Full-Time
Temporary Full-Time
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LATEST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
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- Mechanical and Electrical Design - Request for Proposals
- Mass Timber and Rough Carpentry Design - Request for Proposals
- Pre-Engineer Structures Supply and Install - Request for Proposals
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While the library building is currently closed for renovations until early January, library take-out is still available from Monday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm, Saturday 10 am - 4 pm. Loan periods have been extended into the new year. For Library hours and services visit squamishlibrary.ca.
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What's coming up at the Library in 2022
Tuesday, January 18, 7 - 8 p.m. (online)
This Land of Snow is about a cross-country ski trip across Canada and a man who must come to terms with what he has left behind, as well as how he wants to continue living after his journey is over.
Thursday, January 27, 7 - 8:30 p.m. (online)
The Vanishing Half considers the lasting influence of the past as it shapes a person’s decisions, desires, and expectations, and explores some of the multiple reasons and realms in which people sometimes feel pulled to live as something other than their origins.
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