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County says no to large-item drop-off; Point Roberts seeks clearer Candu pickup rates
Summary
Whatcom County solid-waste staff declined to sponsor a large-item pickup event; PRCAC members were told residents can request individual large-item pickups but county and Candu websites lack clearly published rates — committee will press for clearer information and publish guidance locally.
A PRCAC member read an email from Jennifer Hayden in the county health/solid-waste unit explaining the county cannot sponsor a community large-item drop-off event and instead provides individual special pickups. Members said the Candu website does not clearly advertise special pickup rates or procedures, leaving residents uncertain about how to request service.
Committee members recommended the Chair or designated member contact Candu and county public-works staff to request clearer online instructions and a published fee schedule. The county reply encouraged continued reporting of illegal dumping and suggested camera use on private property as a deterrent; the county also said it would ask Candu to advertise large-item pickup options more prominently. PRCAC agreed to follow up by supplying links and site information to Bennett (staff) to clarify reporting and pickup steps.
