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Letter: I am less likely to go to the new depot because I don't drive

Editor: In all the discussion on moving the recycling depot from McBride to United Blvd., everyone assumes that cars are used to get there.
Recycling depot transfer station
New Westminster is taking part in a new regional facility set to open on United Boulevard in 2020. The new Coquitlam Transfer Station, shown in this rendering, will replace and expand on services currently offered at the New Westminster Recycling Depot.

Editor:

In all the discussion on moving the recycling depot from McBride to United Blvd., everyone assumes that cars are used to get there.

What about ones like me who (voluntarily) gave up car ownership and thus need to use the bus? Is there any bus service on United Blvd. where the depot will be? How long a walk will this entail? I am even less likely to take stuff there on my bicycle.

What should one do with recycling that is not (for some unknown reason) picked up at one's apartment building? Such as glass and soft plastic, etc.

Colin Dover, New Westminster