Link to Information about the new Westside Residential Waste Disposal and Recycling Centre (Asquith Road in West Kelowna, off Shannon Lake Road) -

• Starting Friday, July 16th the residential waste disposal facility is open four days a week - Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday - 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.  It is closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

• Recycling and unwanted items for re-use at the Recycling Centre are accepted seven days a week (closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day) 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Link to Information about the Westside Landfill Closure

Landfill Locations

Before you go
How we dispose of our garbage affects the environment and our health. It's important to be aware of what should be recycled at the curb, brought to recycling depots, or disposed of in another way than sent to the landfill. The ultimate goal is to have as little material going to landfills as possible.

A large percentage of waste that is brought to the landfills can be recycled or reused. By paying close attention to what we're putting in our garbage cans, and recycling materials whenever possible, we can increase the stream of goods produced by recycling rather than using up precious space and money in landfills.

There are many private companies that accept waste materials such as metals and appliances at little or no charge. All paper and cardboard are banned from landfill disposal and must be recycled. Check our Recycling Directory first to save yourself some money and time and to help conserve valuable space in our landfills.

If you're taking waste material to the landfill, please be sure to cover your load with a tarp in accordance with local bylaws and help keep our roads safe and clean.

• Glenmore Landfill  (Your Guide to Glenmore Landfill)
  (only active landfill in Central Okanagan)
  Located on Glenmore Drive, 8 km. north of Hwy 97
  (250) 469-8880
  Open Monday to Sunday, 7:30 am - 4:45 pm
  Closed December 25 and 26, January 1 and Good Friday
  
  
• Westside Residential Waste Disposal and Recycling Centre (Your Guide to Westside Landfill)
  Asquith Road, off Shannon Lake Rd. in West Kelowna
  24-Hour Information Line (250) 768-7110
  Closed December 25 and January 1
  Recycling accepted daily from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
  EFFECTIVE FRIDAY, JULY 16TH - OPEN FOR RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE DROP OFF -
  FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY & MONDAY - 7:30am to 4:00pm (closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
  View News Release
   

The Regional District also provides two Transfer Stations for disposal of household garbage and recyclables for residents along Westside Road.  One station is located off Westside Road at Traders Cove.  It is open during the Winter months on Wednesday from 6:30 am to 10:30 am and Sunday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.    During the Summer the operating hours are 6:30 am to 10:30 am on Wednesday and 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on Sunday.  The other station is for North Westside residents and is located at Sugarloaf Mountain, along the Whiteman Creek Forest Service Road (3.2 km. past the Fire hall/Community Centre on Udell Road).  From July 24th to the end of September 2010, this station is open an additional four hours a week operating Monday and Wednesday between 8:00 am and 12:00 noon, and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Link to Transfer Station Information

Tipping Fees

• $1.00/bag of bagged household garbage.
• Minimum of $6.00 for loads of garbage weighing 250 kg or less.
• $55.00/metric tonne, pro-rated for loads of garbage over 250 kg.
• Reduced rate of $10.00/metric tonne for clean dimensional wood waste and lumber.  These materials must be separated from others to receive the reduced rate.
• $145.00/tonne for construction drywall.
• Reduced rate of $10.00/tonne for white goods & appliances, metal goods. These materials must be separated from others to receive the reduced rate.
• $1 each for tires up to 24 inches.
• Free year round Yard waste disposal up to 250 kg (550 lb).
• Loads of Yard waste and prunings smaller than 20 centimeters (8 inches) in diameter weighing more than 650 kg (1,433 lb) will be charged $10.00/tonne.
• $55.00/metric tonne for prunings larger than 20 centimeters (8 inches) in diameter.

Payment Options

• Cash
• Cheque
• Interac

No Charge Materials

• Loads of Yard waste and prunings 20 cm (8 inches) in diameter weighing less than 250 kg (550 lbs) delivered year round
• Sod and clean fill
• Recyclables accepted at on site recycling depot
• Propane tanks
• Automotive batteries

Banned Materials

There are certain materials not accepted at local landfills, either because there are already disposal programs in place for these items, or because they are hazardous to waste collection workers and the public. Materials banned from disposal facilities include:

• Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW's)
  HHW's are hazardous materials that can leach into the ground and contaminate the soil and ground water. These materials are dangerous to people, pets and the environment. Some examples of HHW's are solvents, oil, pesticides, paints and cleaners. For information on disposal options for HHW's, view a copy of the Hazardous Waste Directory
• Asphalt & Concrete - View the Commercial Recycling Directory section on Construction, Demolition and Renovation for disposal options
• All paper and Cardboard - MUST BE RECYCLED. Loads containing these items are subject to fines.
• Drywall/Gypsum - MUST BE RECYCLED. Loads containing these items are subject to fines.  Special bins are located at landfill sites for Drywall/Gypsum (tipping fee of $145/tonne applies).
   

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.