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What We Do

Everything you ever wanted to know about garbage and recycling is available from the Regional Waste Reduction Office. As a program of the City of Kelowna, Regional District and District's of Peachland, Lake Country and West Kelowna, the Waste Reduction Office implements programs to help reduce garbage going to the Glenmore Landfill. Reducing waste conserves natural resources, energy and space in the region's only active landfill, protects the environment and saves future tax dollars.

Staff are available to provide information and assistance 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday to Friday excluding holidays. Fun and informative presentations for groups or schools are available on a wide range of topics.

A number of special events are held throughout the year to encourage residents to recycle or reuse materials such as the Trunk Sale and Composter Sale.

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Waste Reduction Office News

Cameras Target Curbside Trash Contaminators
Repeatedly tossing the wrong materials into your curbside waste carts could find you receiving a $150 fine.  In February, new technology will be used to enforce Solid Waste Management Bylaws in the City of Kelowna, District of Lake Country, District of Peachland and the Regional District electoral areas receiving weekly curbside solid waste pickup. 

New My Waste App Available
The Regional Waste Reduction Office has launched a new, free mobile phone and tablet application for recycling and garbage.  It's called 'My Waste App' and can be easily downloaded for those with internet-enabled smartphones or tablet devices.  It's like having the Living Green Calendar at your fingertips.   View News Release

Help Stamp Out Illegal Dumping!
Illegal dumping costs us all.  You can help combat illegal dumping activity by filling out a new online form.  Find out more on how you can help by viewing this News Release or visiting the Illegal Dumping webpage

Year Round Household Hazardous Waste Disposal!
Battery Doctors on Windsor Road is the new location for year round drop off and safe disposal of your household hazardous waste materials.  The Final Hazardous Waste Round Up event is history, and we've launched a six day a week disposal option for Central Okanagan residents.   Link to new Year Round Disposal Location and Options for Household Hazardous Waste products.

Living Greener in the Central Okanagan (Television Commercials)
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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)

How We're Doing?

Since 1999, a number of areas have been tracked to provide a benchmark and indication of how our Waste Management programs are performing.  Here's how we're doing in the areas of Solid Waste, Recycling and Hazardous Waste.