Kelowna — Outdoor enthusiasts have been “irked” by a recent abandoned camper, according to the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO).
The camper was left on Postill Lake Road above Ellison, and the district’s Waste Reduction Office says it only learned of it through an online forum.
“It’s a beautiful wilderness corridor that’s heavily frequented by outdoor groups and nature enthusiasts, so for someone to sully it with their garbage is a real travesty,” says waste reduction facilitator Rae Stewart. “The longer the camper sits there, the worse the problem becomes. Unfortunately, garbage begets more garbage. Some people see a pile and think they can just add to it!”
The RDCO isn’t tolerating the behaviour and will be getting rid of the camper with the help of a local towing company.
Mario’s Towing will be hauling the camper to the Glenmore landfill later this week.
Stewart says illegal dumping is common in the area and reminds people this has several devastating consequences, such as: creating wildfire and other environmental hazards, endangering animals, and burdening taxpayers.
“When you consider the time and gas it takes to drive out into the bush, as well as vehicle wear and tear, illegal dumping is completely senseless. We have many options in our community for the proper disposal of waste, many of which are low cost and some are free,” says Stewart.
If you find any dump sites or littering, you can fill out an online report or call the Regional Waste Reduction Office at 250-469-6250.
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