Policy & Procedure
Policy and Procedure as compiled by the formerly, Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND) now known as Aboriginal Affairs of Northern Development Canada (AANDC):
Section 1.5
Rights and Responsibilities of Applicants and Recipients
General Principal
Every person applying for or receiving social assistance has certain rights and responsibilities.
Rights
Applicants and recipients have the following rights:
- To make an application when they believe they are in need
- To be given the information and assistance needed for them to make a proper application for the program
- To have all personal information treated as private and confidential
- To be free of any consideration of race, gender, colour, creed, or political affiliation in the administration of this program
- To receive prompt, courteous, efficient, and fair treatment
- To have their eligibility determined on the basis of objective evidence as required by program policy
- To receive all assistance and benefits for which they qualify under the policy and procedures established in this manual
- To be informed of eligibility entitlement in writing if they so request
- To appeal decisions concerning an application for, or provision of a benefit
- To be informed of their responsibilities regarding initial and continuing eligibility
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of applicants and recipients are:
- To disclose any information that is required under the policy and procedures established in this manual
- To complete all required eligibility forms in a proper manner
- To take maximum personal responsibility for achieving increased or complete independence
- To, if required by policy, seek work at all times, and to be available for all work for which they are qualified
- To, if employable, participate in employability programs that may be available
- To use all available resources and income to support themselves as the preferred alternative to social assistance
- To inform the administering authority promptly of changes in their circumstances that may affect eligibility.
Leq'á:mel Transfer Station
41760 Nicomen Island Trunk Road
Deroche, BC V0M 1G0
604-826-7960 (Transfer Station)
604-826-7976 (Admin office)
Hours of Operation:
Thursday - 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday - 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday - 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Sunday - 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Monday - 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
IMPORTANT UPDATES
The free store is now open.
Public Health has informed us that due to the high rate of bed bug infestations we are no longer accepting clothing, cloth furniture, any types of fabrics at the free store. The items will still be accepted at the Waste Transfer Station as part of regular waste, disposal fees may apply.
We are no longer accepting green wood, dimensional lumber, or drywall.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Rates and Fee Structure
Household Waste |
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| Members of Leq’á:mel AND NVTP / Kelly / Lakahamen Trailer Park Tenants | 2 free bags per week or a total of 8 free bags per month; additional bags at $3.00 per bag. | |||
| All other Residents | ||||
| Garbage | $3.00 per bag | |||
| Recycle | $3.00 per bag | |||
**Please no bags larger than a 30”x 38”, as they will be considered 2 bags**
Other |
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| Green Waste |
$2 per bag or $15 per truck or $25 heaping truckload |
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| Mattress or box spring | $25 | |||
| Sofa, loveseat, recliner | $25 | |||
Miscellaneous |
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| Car tire with rim | $20 | |||
| Truck tire with rim | $30 | |||
| Tractor tire | $30 | |||
| Tractor tire with rim | $40 | |||
Free |
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| Car batteries | ||||
| Used oil | ||||
| Metal | ||||
| Appliances | ||||
| Car & Truck tire with rim removed | ||||
We Do Not Accept |
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| Concrete | Construction Materials | Animal Carcasses | ||||
| Dry Wall | Creosote | Invasive Species | ||||
| Roofing materials | Stucco | Bio Medical Waste | ||||
| Asbestos | Vermiculite | Harardous Materials | ||||
Garbage Pick-Up Service |
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| Available to Leq'á:mel Members AND Residents who pay rent to Leq’a:mel First Nation $180.00 per year, to be paid every April 1st | ||||
| Arrangements can be made with the Leq’á:mel Administration Office | ||||
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Pick-up will start at 8:00AM on Mondays
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If Monday is a stat, garbage pick-up will be on Tuesday
What can be recycled
TETRA PAKS
Juice boxes, Juice Containers, Milk Containers (Empty & rinse all containers. Flatten boxes)
MAGAZINES
Phone Books, Magazines
GLASS BOTTLES & JARS
Beverage, Food, Wine / Beer / Liquor (No refund provided. Empty & rinse all containers)
TIN & ALUMINUM CANS (Empty & rinse all containers)
NEWSPAPER & FLYERS
School or Office Paper, Newspaper with inserts, Junk Mail / Flyers, Products made of 100% paper
Cardboard / Boxes
Egg Cartons, Paper Towel / Toilet Paper Rolls, Cereal boxes, Pizza Boxes, Corrugated Cardboard (Flatten boxes)
PLASTIC
All plastic containers with these codes:
Contact Us
43101 Leq'a:mel Way, Deroche, BC, V0M 1G0
Office 604 826 7976
Fax 604 826 0362
Toll Free 1 866 626 7976