FAQs - Public Works Dept
CONTACT INFORMATION
During regular business hours:
5003 Graham Avenue
Terrace, BC V8G 1B3
Phone: 250.615.4021
Fax: 250.635.3467
After hours Trouble Line:
Phone: 250.638.4744
REFUSE & YARD WASTE COLLECTION
When is Spring Clean-Up?
Spring Clean-Up Week is held one week each spring, usually during April or May. Information for the specific dates each year will be posted as a news item on the website.
When is my garbage pickup day?
Bags or cans must be out by 8:00 a.m. on your collection day.
Is there a bag/can limit?
A two (2) bag/can limit per household for residential refuse is being enforced. Each additional container of garbage must have a City of Terrace Garbage Tag, plainly visible and securely attached, for it to be collected. These "Garbage Tags" are available for $1.00 each at City Hall, Public Works and the Aquatic Centre.
There is no bag limit on yard waste collection, but it must be in biodegradable bags only for collection.
VIEW more information regarding Refuse & Yard Waste Collection
Where is the Landfill Site and what are the hours?
The Terrace Landfill site is located on Kalum Lake Road, north of the municipal boundary. The hours of operation are:
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. - April to September
Noon to 5:00 p.m. - October to March
CLOSED - Tuesdays and Wednesdays - may be closed on Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Easter Sunday and Canada Day. These closures will be advertised in the newspaper.
VIEW more information regarding the City's Landfill Site
The Landfill will be on Summer Hours effective April 1, 2010.
VIEW more information about Landfill Hours
RECYCLING
There are a number of services available locally to assist you to recycle.
VIEW more information on recycling opportunities
VIEW more information regarding BC Hydro's fridge buy back program
SNOW REMOVAL
NO PARKING ON CITY STREETS DURING WINTER MONTHS
To facilitate snow removal, parking on City streets is prohibited during winter months (November 15th to April 1st). Any vehicle that impedes snow removal and/or road maintenance work on any snow removal route can be towed.
Also, it is an offence to place snow from any private property onto the road Right-of-Way; it creates drainage blockages, buries and plugs up fire hydrants and interferes with routine snow plowing and/or road maintenance.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
SNOW REMOVAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The City invites applications from qualified senior citizens and physically disabled homeowners for financial assistance for snow clearing costs.
VIEW more information regarding this Program and how to qualify and apply
WATER CONSERVATION
Does the City have sprinkling restrictions?
Yes, water sprinkling restrictions are in force year-round.
Lawn sprinkling is permitted at any time (although before 9:00 a.m. is preferred) on the following days:
ODD numbered houses - on ODD DAYS of the month
EVEN numbered houses - on EVEN DAYS of the month
Hand sprinkling of flowers and shrubs with a controlled nozzle is allowed at any time.
As conditions warrant, further restrictions may be imposed if required, and these will be advertised. Please note under the City's Water Distribution and Sale Bylaw No. 1326-1993, violations may result in a minimum fine of $100.
VIEW further information regarding Water Conservation and Additional Restrictions
MORE QUESTIONS?
If you still have questions about Public Works, please contact us directly at the number above, or:
City of Terrace 
The Seasons of Terrace 
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