The cost of this is usually included in the first month's bill. To get these services, phone B.C. Hydro, B.C. Gas, or the company that provides oil or gas in your community. Look in the White Pages to find B.C. Hydro and B.C. Gas. Look in the first pages of your phone book. In most cities and towns, mail is delivered to your house or apartment building.
Garbage is picked up once a week in most cities and towns.
There may be a rule about how much garbage you can put out. In many areas, people put things such as bottles, cans, and newspapers in special boxes. These are picked up for recycling. For information on garbage and recycling, call your city or town hall. The law says the landlord must make these repairs quickly.