Port Coquitlam residents can win a prize from the city by sharing their best story about how they ditched their trash by keeping it out of the dump.
The city is giving away an iPad, iPod, Sony Playstation 3 and other goodies to residents who tell their tales about getting rid of household garbage using an environmentally safe method. The contest is part of the city's Waste-Loss Challenge, which encourages people to "watch their waste-line" and to think about where their rubbish is going.
The first 50 applicants who submit their stories and tips before May 23 will receive a month's supply of Bag to Earth paper bags.
To enter, visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/wasteloss or pick up a form at city hall, Terry Fox Library, PoCo recreation facilities or the city's operations centre on Broadway. Stories must be between 150 and 250 words and can have photos attached. Only one entry per address is allowed.
