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On the west coast, conservation and care are key to the health and wellbeing of our community. Actions like composting can help.

Spring forward into 2023 with simple steps to reduce waste on the west coast

  • Mar 6, 2023
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Used.ca celebrates 20 years of being a local legend

Whether you’re buying or selling, this local marketplace is built on community

  • Feb 27, 2023
Since launching organics collection with the updated Sort’nGo waste service the community has diverted 35 tonnes of food/yard waste from the West Coast landfill. Photo courtesy ACRD

Celebrating Our Success – and Looking Ahead!

  • Feb 6, 2023
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Keep your locking mechanisms attached to the cart throughout the week when not in use. Once roadside, unlock and clasp the hooks together (or to the lid handles) so they don’t swing loose and damage the cart during collection.

See You Roadside in 2023!

Happy new year Tofino, Esowista, Ty-Histanis, Ucluelet, hitac̓u, Port Albion and Millstream.…

  • Jan 2, 2023
Keep your locking mechanisms attached to the cart throughout the week when not in use. Once roadside, unlock and clasp the hooks together (or to the lid handles) so they don’t swing loose and damage the cart during collection.
Make More Memories & Less Waste This Holiday Season - Photo courtesy of ACRD.

Make More Memories & Less Waste This Holiday Season

‘Tis the season to give and to receive – and clean up…

  • Dec 19, 2022
Make More Memories & Less Waste This Holiday Season - Photo courtesy of ACRD.
The new roadside waste collection service for organics, recycling and garbage launches Dec. 5 for residents of single-family homes in Tofino, Ucluelet, Port Albion and Millstream. ACRD photo

It’s Sort’nGo Time!

The new roadside waste collection service for organics (food/yard waste), recycling and…

  • Dec 5, 2022
The new roadside waste collection service for organics, recycling and garbage launches Dec. 5 for residents of single-family homes in Tofino, Ucluelet, Port Albion and Millstream. ACRD photo
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The West Coast Sort’nGo Launch is Right Around the Corner!

Sort’nGo roadside organics collection is heading to Tofino, Ucluelet and some surrounding…

  • Nov 7, 2022
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Residents will receive three new carts per household later this fall as the ACRD launches an updated roadside waste collection service featuring organics (food/yard waste) collection alongside recycling and garbage in Tofino and Ucluelet. Photo courtesy ACRD

The Carts are Coming!

Organics roadside collection is coming to single-family homes (four units or less)…

  • Oct 3, 2022
Residents will receive three new carts per household later this fall as the ACRD launches an updated roadside waste collection service featuring organics (food/yard waste) collection alongside recycling and garbage in Tofino and Ucluelet. Photo courtesy ACRD
Sort’nGo roadside collection carts for organic (food/yard waste), recycling and garbage come with certified locking mechanisms to further reduce the chance of wildlife accessing the contents.

What about the bears?

All west coast region residents deal with wildlife and pests, which can…

  • Sep 5, 2022
Sort’nGo roadside collection carts for organic (food/yard waste), recycling and garbage come with certified locking mechanisms to further reduce the chance of wildlife accessing the contents.
The new Sort 'n Go green carts feature wheels for easy mobility, lids to guard against inclement weather and certified wildlife-resistant locks to help guard against pests.

Introducing the new Sort ’n Go Organics Carts

This fall, the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) will deliver new roadside waste…

  • Aug 1, 2022
The new Sort 'n Go green carts feature wheels for easy mobility, lids to guard against inclement weather and certified wildlife-resistant locks to help guard against pests.
Tourism Ucluelet's new 'spokes-otter,' Salty, is sharing with residents and visitors alike how to love Ucluelet like a local.

Love Ucluelet like a local

Ucluelet has always had a chill vibe everyone loves, and the stunning…

  • Jul 11, 2022
Tourism Ucluelet's new 'spokes-otter,' Salty, is sharing with residents and visitors alike how to love Ucluelet like a local.
All blue recycling bins in Tofino and Ucluelet will be upgraded to a uniform, wheeled cart later this year.

From blue bins to blue carts: Sort ‘n Go!

A new Sort’nGo roadside waste collection service is coming later this year…

  • Jul 4, 2022
All blue recycling bins in Tofino and Ucluelet will be upgraded to a uniform, wheeled cart later this year.
With vacation rentals included in the coming residential Sort’nGo collection service for organic waste, recycling and garbage in Tofino and Ucluelet, the ACRD wants to know what tools and methods could help you support and educate your guests on best practices for sorting and collection.

Vacation Rental Owners – the ACRD wants to hear from you!

The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District is currently engaging with vacation rental owners ahead…

  • Jun 6, 2022
With vacation rentals included in the coming residential Sort’nGo collection service for organic waste, recycling and garbage in Tofino and Ucluelet, the ACRD wants to know what tools and methods could help you support and educate your guests on best practices for sorting and collection.
Photo credit: Kamloops Immigrant Services

Get Moving with Your Community this June

Download the ParticipACTION app, track your activity + help your community compete to win $100K!

  • May 30, 2022
Photo credit: Kamloops Immigrant Services
The 1924 train station in Port Alberni and the circa 1950s truck bays offer a variety of interior and exterior space for prospective tenants. The City invites businesses, individuals and organizations to submit their proposals highlighting their commercial vision for the building.

Innovative entrepreneurial ideas sought for Port Alberni’s iconic train station

Business, non-profits, social enterprises all encouraged to submit proposals

  • May 16, 2022
The 1924 train station in Port Alberni and the circa 1950s truck bays offer a variety of interior and exterior space for prospective tenants. The City invites businesses, individuals and organizations to submit their proposals highlighting their commercial vision for the building.
Staff at Foundry Vancouver-Granville, operated by Providence Health Care. One of many Foundry centre across BC that provide integrated health services to young people like Aslam and Lee. Jeff Topham photo.

Foundry supports youth in living a good life

Free and confidential health and wellness supports for BC youth ages 12 to 24 – online and in-person

  • May 2, 2022
Staff at Foundry Vancouver-Granville, operated by Providence Health Care. One of many Foundry centre across BC that provide integrated health services to young people like Aslam and Lee. Jeff Topham photo.
Composting literally transforms what would have been thrown in the trash into an incredibly valuable resource. Once we start transforming our food and yard waste into compost, we can recycle it back into our local green spaces and parks – doing better for the environment, our community, and ourselves.

Food & Yard Waste + Composting = Black Gold

Did you know that food and yard waste isn’t actually garbage? That’s…

  • May 2, 2022
Composting literally transforms what would have been thrown in the trash into an incredibly valuable resource. Once we start transforming our food and yard waste into compost, we can recycle it back into our local green spaces and parks – doing better for the environment, our community, and ourselves.
Port Alberni’s historic Train Station is an important catalyst in the revitalization of Port Alberni’s Uptown neighbourhood, and the City invites businesses, individuals and organizations to submit their proposals highlighting their commercial vision for the building. Lyndon Cassell photo

Bold ideas sought for Port Alberni’s historic Train Station

Bring your commercial vision for this unique location

  • Apr 11, 2022
Port Alberni’s historic Train Station is an important catalyst in the revitalization of Port Alberni’s Uptown neighbourhood, and the City invites businesses, individuals and organizations to submit their proposals highlighting their commercial vision for the building. Lyndon Cassell photo
To continue supporting youth across BC, 11 Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies are coming together to host The Big BC Lotto. Buy your tickets now for a chance to win half the jackpot in a classic 50/50 draw!

Lotto for a cause: Half for you, half for ‘Bigs’ and ‘Littles’ across BC!

The Big BC Lotto helps connect youth with caring mentors across the province

  • Apr 11, 2022
To continue supporting youth across BC, 11 Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies are coming together to host The Big BC Lotto. Buy your tickets now for a chance to win half the jackpot in a classic 50/50 draw!
Beyond the environmental passion at the heart of the Wickaninnish Inn, its team embraces an integrated and holistic approach to sustainability, extending to the equally essential pillars of its social and community values. Wayne Barnes photo

Celebrating people and place on the Island’s west coast

Wickaninnish Inn’s people + community are its greatest assets in the ongoing focus on sustainability

  • Apr 4, 2022
Beyond the environmental passion at the heart of the Wickaninnish Inn, its team embraces an integrated and holistic approach to sustainability, extending to the equally essential pillars of its social and community values. Wayne Barnes photo