Storm cleanup: Some Sudbury school bus routes rolling again
Following a historic snowstorm last week, some school bus routes in Greater Sudbury are running again, even as school boards and parents are still managing some transportation upheaval.
At the same time, the city is still trying to get storm-affected municipal services, including landfills, up and running again.
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The Sudbury Student Services Consortium, which runs the school buses for all four boards in the city, said Tuesday on its Facebook page that some secondary school routes had been restored.
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Despite the transportation issues, schools remain open in Sudbury for those students who can get there. In emails to CBC, both English school boards confirmed that a move to virtual learning is not being considered.
Landfills could reopen Thursday, garbage pickup still postponed The City of Greater Sudbury said on Monday that landfills in Sudbury, including those in Hanmer and Azilda, are expected to reopen on Thursday.
As for garbage, recycling and compost collection, the city confirmed there will be no pickup this week, but that is expected to "resume the week of March 30 ... [and] temporary increased limits will be in place for both residential and non-residential properties."
A spokesperson for the city said the regular biweekly schedule will apply, "so only properties already scheduled for pickup next week will have collection."
The city is advising people to check their collection date using the Waste Wise app or the online collection tool.
Many people 'don't want all that trash sitting around'
Meanwhile, the garbage pickup delay is turning into an unexpected side hustle for some, with people offering to haul away waste for a fee — advertising their services online and in neighbourhood groups.
One of those people is 18-year-old Cash Patten.
Cash Patten says he's been getting 20 to 30 calls a day to remove household garbage since the snowstorm. (Submitted by Cash Patten)
Patten started his junk hauling business about a year ago, but said that since the storm, he’s been getting calls non-stop to pick up household garbage.
“It's absolutely crazy. I have more messages than I can handle with the trash pickup being completely delayed,” Patten said, adding he’s currently charging $10 a bag.
“A lot of people don't want all that trash sitting around, especially with the snow, because it freezes into the ground and then the bags ripping, it's all over their yard. So the sooner they could have it picked up, the better for them.”
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This article, written by Jessica Pope, was originally published for CBC News. With files from Warren Schlote and Faith Greco.