Link to Automated Waste Collection Program webpage and information on proper use of the carts and how to use the carts during winter months.  Winter Cart Placement Video (To view you may need the free Windows Media Player)

View the 2010 Living Greener Calendar

View the 2009 Recycling Directory

Waste Reduction Office News

Curbside Yard Waste Pickups Return!
Starting March 1st, residents receiving curbside waste collection may begin using their yard waste carts again...that's the one with the green lid!  Bi-weekly curbside yard waste collection runs March through November.  View News Release and Yard Waste Collection webpage for more details.

Notice for Residents of Westside Road from Trader's Cove to Westshore Estates
Two Public Information meetings are scheduled of particular interest to residents in these areas of the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area during April.  Information will be provided during these sessions regarding Solid Waste Management involving the Sugar Loaf Transfer Station and Trader's Cove Transfer Station.  The first session goes Wednesday, April 14th at Killiney Beach Community Hall, 514 Udell Road while the second meeting is planned for Thursday, April 22nd at Wilson Landing Fire Hall, 2396 Westside Road.  Both meetings run from 4-8 pm.  View More Details

Waste Cart Placement during Snowy Winter Months
Winter snow, ice and cold can create challenges at the best of times.  The Regional Waste Reduction Office would like to remind you that during snowy winter months, your garbage and recycling collection may be delayed.  However, every effort will be made to ensure regular collection schedules are maintained. 

In the winter months, it may be necessary to alter the regular placement of your carts to ensure the collection vehicle can reach them.

View Winter Cart Placement News Release or a video on Proper Winter Cart Placement (To view you may need the free Windows Media Player) or follow this link to the Automated Collection Program webpage for more specific information for winter cart placement.

Change outs now accepted for Garbage/Recycling Carts
Residents that have received their new garbage, recycling and yard waste carts and would like to request a larger GARBAGE and/or RECYCLING cart only, are now able to do so by contacting their municipality.   Upsizing the recycling cart can be done without charge however there is a $72 per year user-fee ($50 in Lake Country) to receive a larger garbage cart.  For more details please view this news release.  Follow this link for more information on the new Automated Waste Collection Program or please call the Regional Waste Reduction Office at 250-469-6250 or email recycle@cord.bc.ca. 

Greening Your Business Workshop Presentations
“Green” was the subject on the minds of over a hundred local business owners.  They invested some of their time by attending a free “Greening Your Business” workshop organized by the Regional District Waste Reduction Office and the City of Kelowna.   

They heard several presentations from experts in the field and received practical tips that they can use to help operate a more environmentally-conscious business. 

Here are links to each of the presentations made during the workshop:  Electronics Recycling, Energy - Gas, Energy - PowerSense, Transportation, Waste Reduction, Water and Pesticides and the presentation on Sustainability for Businesses by keynote speaker Mark Holland.

Check Online for Waste Collection Day
The Regional District online maps now provide a feature that allows residents receiving curbside garbage and recycling collection to check their regular pickup day.  Follow this link to the RDCO Web Maps and follow the directions.

Province-wide Electronics Recycling Program!
A province-wide end of life electronics recycling program is now underway.  You can drop off computers, monitors, printers, fax machines and televisions at designated Encorp Return-It collection sites (two in the Central Okanagan), without charge and be assured they will be responsibly recycled.   For more information visit the Encorp Return-It website:  www.electronicsrecyclingbc.ca or view a Program Poster or Program Information pamphlet. 

Website Promotes Reuse!
Do you have items under $100 that you’d like to get rid of, which could still be used?  Are you looking for a bike for a growing kid, a kitchen table for a college student, or some free shrubs to improve your yard?  The latest tool for helping folks get unwanted stuff to people who need it can be found online at www.okanagan.reuses.com.