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Solid Waste Management Plan

Public Advisory Committee members learn about possible waste options in the Central Okanagan.

"Garbage School 301" information session.

In October 2006, the Regional District of Central Okanagan Board and the Councils of the City of Kelowna and District's of Lake Country and Peachland received and approved submission of the draft Solid Waste Management Plan to the Ministry of Environment for final approval. In early 2008, the Ministry of Environment gave final approved to the plan.

Link to Solid Waste Management Plan

Below, you'll find an explanation and links to various documents that formed the focus of the extensive and comprehensive public consultation regarding updating the Solid Waste Management Plan.

Reviewing the Future of our Garbage

Residents and businesses in the Central Okanagan have made great strides in reducing garbage by recycling and composting. However, with a booming construction industry and continued economic growth increases predicted, the need to manage and protect our scarce landfill space is more important than ever.

The Regional District of Central Okanagan conducted an extensive public consultation process during 2005 and 2006 to review and update the Solid Waste Management Plan.

Consultation is Key

A consultant was hired to facilitate the review process which examined current programs, evaluating their effectiveness at reducing and managing all aspects of solid waste and setting new goals to work towards over the next 20 years. As well, options for future waste reduction and management were presented for discussion, review and comments by two committees: A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) was made up of representatives of local and provincial governments while the Public Advisory Committee (PAC) brought together members of the public representing a wide range of community interests, such as neighbourhood groups, businesses, service clubs, construction groups and institutions.

During the spring of 2006, proposed programs and strategies were presented to the general public through community meetings to help guide the development of the draft Solid Waste Management Plan. A number of 'Let's Talk Trash' Open Houses were held throughout the region. Approximately 200 residents participated and had their say about the future of garbage and recycling programs in the Central Okanagan. As well, many people took the opportunity to provide their thoughts through an online questionnaire. Open House Presentation on Phase 1 Options, Open House Presentation on Phase 2 Options

On June 27th, 2006, the Public Advisory Committee held its final meeting. Links to the Presentation and Minutes are listed below.