EOI# R25-42 Disposal of Obsolete Curbside Totes

The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is offering 419 used / obsolete rolling containers through this Expression of Interest. These containers have been taken out of service from the CVRD curbside garbage collection program.
Most of the containers are 140 litres in size, with a few larger ones available. Each container is dark grey and has the CVRD logo hotstamped into it; containers will require washing but are all in usable condition. The containers are currently stacked and stored at Bings Creek in rolloff bins, and the wheels and axles have been removed and are stacked and palletized. There is no limit to how many containers each organization may take.
These containers can be repurposed for various uses, including storing refundable bottles and cans, road salt and sand, garden supplies, pet food, rainwater collection, or landscape clippings. These containers are not to be repurposed for curbside garbage collection.
Eligibility Criteria
The containers are available to organizations such as schools, First Nations, hospitals, farms, and commercial businesses inside and outside of the CVRD. If you think your operation meets the eligibility criteria, please complete Appendix A - Storage Container Request Form. Requests will be reviewed, and distribution will be prioritized on a first-come, first-served basis for those who meet eligibility criteria.
Collection
The respondents will be responsible for collecting and transporting the containers using their own vehicle(s) or at their own expense.
Organizations interested in acquiring containers can complete Appendix A – Storage Container Request Form and submit it electronically by email to purchasing@cvrd.bc.ca no later than 2:00 PM Pacific Time on Monday, February 2, 2026. The CVRD reserves the right to close this EOI earlier if all containers have been allocated or disposed of.
For any questions regarding the containers, please direct inquires in writing to Amanda Kletchko, Environmental Technologist at Amanda.Kletchko@cvrd.bc.ca.