Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

The Cowichan Tribes Operations & Maintenance Department (O & M) provides public works, infrastructure operations, and maintenance services that support the health, safety, and daily needs of the community.

Our work includes roads, utilities, general infrastructure, logistics, and the Curbside Collection Program for Cowichan Tribes and citizens. We also care for community buildings, grounds, landscapes, and band-owned facilities to help create safe, welcoming, and well-maintained spaces for everyone.

Below are the monthly curbside collection schedule and links to learn more about what items can be recycled and how, composted, or placed in household garbage.

Wondering what goes where - trash, recycling, or compost?

Click here to download our handy recycling and compost reference guide.

O&M Services

•  Conduct weekly curbside garbage, recycling, and compost pickup.  

•  Maintain all Cowichan Tribes buildings including:

-Schools

-Si’em Lelum Gym

-Soccer fields

-Kilpahlas Beach

-Community sewer

-Water lines

- Roads and dikes.

•  Operate and maintain lift station buildings on Boys Road and Trestle Road.

•  Coordinate and service fire hydrants.

•  Conduct annual fire extinguisher checks.

•  Bottled water delivery.

•  Snow removal at CT buildings.

•  Tree management at community locations.

• Collaborate with other Cowichan Tribes Departments for Spring/fall clean up.

Cowichan Tribes Solid Waste Management Plan

The Solid Wast Management Plan is intended to be a guiding document that outlines steps to achieve our goals. Strategies and actions have been developed to meet our solid waste managment goals, while improving health and safety for our community, protecting the environment, and promoting sustainable practices. 

Click here to access the full plan. 

The approved goals, strategies, and actions are summarized below.