Comox Valley Regional District Operational Notices

Regional Landfill Service

The Comox Valley Waste Management Centre keeps our community safe and clean and we are working hard to protect our workers and the public in order to continue operating this essential service.

If you have access to a municipal curbside collection and recycling program please refrain from using the landfill at this time. Rural residents without curbside pickup should limit their visits to yard and essential waste only and expect the following operational changes:

  • No cash will be accepted – payment by credit or debit card only
  • There will be limited drop off stalls to comply with physical distancing requirements
  • Only two vehicles will have access to the recycling depot at any one time
  • Opening times may be delayed to permit the disinfection of all equipment

For more information visit: cswm.ca/covid19

Drinking Water

Water is a precious and essential service and the Comox Valley Regional District is maintaining its rigorous treatment and operating practices to ensure the Comox Valley Water System is functioning at its regular level. No changes have been made to standards of water treatment and the regional district is implementing business continuity measures to ensure this essential services will not be interrupted during the COVID-19 response.

For more information visit: comoxvalleyrd.ca/water

Sewage Treatment

To assist in maintaining essential sewage treatment operations during the COVID-19 response, the Comox Valley Regional District is reminding residents that human waste and toilet paper are the only things that should be flushed down our toilets. Disposable wipes, even those marked “flushable”, don’t easily break down and may cause clogs. As they travel through the sewer system, wipes can clog sewer lines, pumps and even your own pipes. This can cause backed up pipes, flooded basements and sewage spills into our environment.

For more information about what not to flush and why, visit: comoxvalleyrd.ca/flush

Transit Services

The Comox Valley Regional District, through BC Transit, is continuing to provide transportation service that Comox Valley residents can rely on, whether that be for essential services staff to get to work or for residents to do their grocery shopping. BC Transit has implemented a COVID-19 response plan to protect drivers and customers, which includes:

  • Enhanced cleaning on buses and at BC Transit facilities
  • Physical distancing procedures
  • Rear door loading
  • Free fare, to eliminate cash collection

BC Transit has advised that it will be prepared to implement additional measures at the advice of Health Canada and the Province of BC.

For more information visit: bctransit.com/covid19

Parks Facilities

Before visiting any Comox Valley Regional District parks, please visit comoxvalleyrd.ca/parks to view the latest facility closures and measures being undertaken to contain COVID-19. Visitors to our parks are reminded to respect physical distancing practices staying two metres away from others.

Air Quality

Comox Valley fire departments are implementing open fire restrictions in regional fire protection districts effective April 1, 2020 in response to COVID-19. Open fires will be banned and fire permits will no longer be issued, with the exception of backyard fires and campfires in specific fire protection areas.

For more information visit: comoxvalleyrd.ca/airquality

Utility Bills

With many residents feeling financial pressures due to COVID-19 impacts, the Comox Valley Regional District would like to reassure CVRD residents that they will not be charged any late payment fees for utility bills paid by December 31, 2020.

Looking to Learn More?

For regular updates about measures being undertaken to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus in the Comox Valley Regional District, please visit: comoxvalleyrd.ca/covid19

Media Contact
Christianne Wile
Manager, External Relations
Comox Valley Regional District
Tel: 250-334-6066