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Why you may have received a mysterious mesh bag from the City of Kamloops

Some Kamloops residents have received mesh bags in the mail, sent from the Civic Operations Centre.
Image Credit: FACEBOOK / Brandi Twamley

A mysterious mesh bag mailed by the City of Kamloops had many residents scratching their heads this week.

The white mesh bag has a draw string, and comes without any note in an envelope addressed from the Civic Operations Centre. 

Some Kamloops residents have received mesh bags in the mail, sent from the Civic Operations Centre.
Some Kamloops residents have received mesh bags in the mail, sent from the Civic Operations Centre.
Image Credit: FACEBOOK / Angela Hulsman

As it turns out, it's a reusable produce bag to be used instead of plastic when purchasing fruits and vegetables.

If you received one, you signed up for the City's Waste Wise App and are one of 250 lucky, and possibly confused, winners.

 

Download the #WasteWise App for a chance to win one of 250 locally made reusable produce bags! Click on the trophy... Posted by City of Kamloops - Municipal Government on Monday, July 6, 2020

The free Waste Wise App provides users with collection schedules and reminders, waste wise tips and the ability to search items to determine proper disposal.  

To sign up for the Waste Wise App, click here for Google Play or here for the Apple Store.


To contact a reporter for this story, email Brie Welton or call (250) 819-3723 or email the editor. You can also submit photos, videos or news tips to the newsroom and be entered to win a monthly prize draw.

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