The Editor,
Re. “Why does he have to get up early for trash?” (Letters, The Tri-City News, Aug. 12).
Perhaps letter writer Patrick Maguire will care to re-think his opinion after recent events locally. A child received serious injuries and a bear is dead due to, in all likelihood, improperly disposed of garbage.
I share Mr. Maguire’s sleeping schedule but I have found a wonderful implement called an alarm clock. After a couple of minutes, I am back in my warm bed. Occasionally, and of necessity, I call on neighbours (and they on me) to curb my trash carts.
Mr. Maguire claims not to have heard of the bylaw that states when garbage must be put out but Port Moody is not a vacuum and the bylaw has been widely publicized and has been in existence for some time. The purpose is to leave potential attractants out for a minimum time while assuring an effective garbage pick-up.
Mr. Maguire’s arguments are not enhanced by his inappropriate criticism of city employees.
Terry Roberts, Port Coquitlam
