The cleaned up an enormous pile of garbage from the forest near Big White on May 11, and there is still more work to do.
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It took about 10 people, a dump trailer, a stack of garbage bags and a day of hard work to remove most of the junk from the homeless encampment.
He told Capital News that despite the alarming amount of trash found at the site, he was not surprised.
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Over the years Blake said he has found two ATMs, about 2,000 square feet of carpet and underlay, and a full-sized double door fridge.
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Blake said that the and uses every penny they get to buy rakes, shovels and equipment needed to keep the Okanagansa国际传媒檚 backcountry clean.
He said that there has been a definite increase in illegal garbage dumping over the last two years.
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Blake and the other members of the task force are avid outdoorspeople who just want to be in the backcountry.
Unfortunately, to enjoy the pristine wilderness around Kelowna the task force has to dedicate a lot of time to cleaning up the mess others leave behind.
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The fees at the dump are not expensive, he said. If you can afford to renovate your house or buy a new mattress, Blake said that you should be able to afford the inexpensive fees at the dump, especially since illegal dumping that comes with the risk of hefty fines.
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Jacqueline.Gelineau@kelownacapnews.com
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