Wildlife notice: Britannia Beach and Furry Creek

Improper storage of garbage, recycling, and organics totes is attracting bears in Britannia Beach and Furry Creek — creating serious risks for you, your neighbours and wildlife.

This is also a violation of the SLRD’s Wildlife Attractant Bylaw. Residents leaving unsecured totes outdoors, other than on collection days, may be fined.

What the Bylaw requires:

• Waste totes must be stored indoors unless secured in a wildlife-resistant container within a wildlife-resistant enclosure.
• Totes may only be unlocked and placed at the curb between 6 a.m.–7 p.m. on collection days.
• Unsecured totes left out early will be subject to fines.

Help protect the bears and your neighbourhood:

• Keep all totes locked and secured at all times, except during collection windows.
• Freeze your smelly items until collection day.
• Lock your vehicle doors — even small amounts of garbage left inside can attract wildlife.
• If totes must be stored outside, they must be secured to an immovable object and locked closed to prevent access and dragging.

Report issues and learn more:

• Report bylaw violations: bylawenforcement@slrd.bc.ca
• Report wildlife conflicts: R.A.P.P. hotline at 1-877-952-7277 or rapp.bc.ca