Victoria, BC– Most services are returning at the Hartland Public Drop-off Depot effective today. As waste and recycling volumes have stabilized, Hartland is able to begin accepting additional drop-off items, with new protocols in place to ensure safe social distancing and operations for both residents and staff.

The following services are returning:

• Vehicle access to the public drop-off area will increase, but with additional monitoring to ensure proper social distancing can be maintained
• All regularly accepted items, including household hazardous waste (paint, propane bottles and oils) will now be accepted
• Renovation waste will now be accepted with pre-approval

Please note that Hartland is still only credit and debit payments at this time; no cash will be accepted. New site-access monitoring and social distancing protocols may result in periodic congestion and delays when trying to access the depot.

For updated information on the CRD’s response to COVID-19, please visit: www.crd.bc.ca/covid

Proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the CRD delivers regional, sub-regional and local services to 13 municipalities and three electoral areas on southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Governed by a 24-member Board of Directors, the CRD works collaboratively with First Nations and all levels of government to enable sustainable growth, foster community well-being, and develop cost-effective infrastructure while continuing to provide core services to residents throughout the region. Visit us online at www.crd.bc.ca.

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For media inquiries, please contact:
Andy Orr, Senior Manager
CRD Corporate Communications
Tel: 250.360.3229
Cell: 250.216.5492