Disgusting iliegal dump is shut down TERRACE’S unofficial second dump is officially closed. The old gravel pit on the right-hand side of the Nisga’a Highway just past Deep Creek has long been a favourite spot for some residents to dump their garbage, The result is a huge mess of old appliances, car parts, rubber tires, scrap building materials and other refuse. The area is a disgusting mess and conservation officers are determined to shut it down. “'There’s no excuse for this,” says CO Robert Butcher as he examined the site. “‘It’s obvious this is nota licensed dump.”’ Butcher says people use the illegal dumping ground for a number of reasons. Although the city's official dump is nearby, it’s closed Tuesday and Wednesday, and only open from noon until 5 p.m. on the other days, “People who are too lazy to take their garbage back home probably come here,’’ says Butcher of those who miss the dump hours. And Butcher says others are likely avoiding the tipping fees charged on appliances and commercial garbage. ‘These people have no respect,”’ he says, ‘‘They’re will- ing to make this kind of mess just to save a buck. Well, trying to save a buck will get a lot more expensive if we catch them.” One way conservation officers can catch culprits is by doing a little detective work — sifting through the garbage until they find clues as to who the owners were, Those clues include old receipts, bills and envelopes with ad- dresses on them. Butcher dons a pair of rubber gloves and picks through a bag of garbage. Within seconds he pulls out several en- velopes with names and addresses on them. “T'll probably be paying these people a visit,’” he says. “Unless they have a really good excuse IH give them a $100 fine.” If conservation officers think the mess is serious enough, illegal dumpers can be taken to court where they face fines of up to $2,000 under the Litter Act. And if it’s commer- cial refuse, offending companies can be charged with up to $1 million under the Waste Management Act, That act also puts the onus on business owners to ensure their waste is disposed of properly. “They (business owners) should make sure to get tipping receipts,’? Butcher says. ‘‘The garbage is still their respon- sibility, even if they gave it to someone eke to haul away.” Butcher says most towns and cities have an illegal dump like this one that is a convenient place to dispose of junk. But besides putting up gates and fences, it’s hard for COs to stop them. “ff other people don’t like this kind of thing they can do something about it,’’ Butcher says. ‘“They can call our 24 hour violation reporting line and let us know about it.’ Meanwhile, Butcher says he will continue to drop by the site, hoping to catch someone in the act. ‘Judging from the amount of garbage here it won't be long until J catch someone unloading their truck,’’ he says. 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The Terrace Child Development Centre’s Tree of Lights is now lighting up the Skeena Mall. This is the centre’s 11th Tree of Lights. The money goes to help the centre deliver programs for special needs children, The centre offers therapy, education and support, It also sponsors prenatal programs to ex- pectant mothers. Costs are from $2-$50 for individuals and $10-$100 for businesses. kkk The voluntecr burcau holds a book sale Friday and Saturday at its Lakelse Ave. offices beside Hava Java to raise money for its literacy program. It offers tutors for those wanting to improve their reading skills, kk kkk Local charities also appreciate donations of time. Terrace Anti-Poverty is looking for volunteers to help wrap donations of Christmas gifts and to deliver them, The Salvation Army is locking for people to help out with its Red Kettle appeal, All that’s required is the ability to ring a bell and to thank people. 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