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Family Day office closure on February 17
Posted on Thursday, February 13, 2025 04:20 PM
The Regional District of Central Okanagan offices on KLO Road in Kelowna will be closed on Monday, February 17 for the Family Day holiday. We look forward to serving you again at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18.
- During this time any emergencies involving Regional District water systems or parks should be directed to 250-868-5299.
- Online payments, can be may be made online at rdco.com/payments.
- Regular curbside garbage, recycling and yard waste collection will take place on the Family Day holiday...

Pop-up Recycling Depots return for residents in Peachland and Lake Country
Posted on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 02:50 PM
Thanks to funding from Recycle BC, the Regional District of Central Okanagan is once again hosting a series of pop-up recycling depots for Peachland and Lake Country residents this year. These depots provide convenient access to recycling services, diverting tonnes of material from landfills.
The Pop-Up Recycling Depots make it easier for residents to responsibly recycle depot-only recyclable materials, especially for those without easy access to nearby recycling facilities. This saves Peachland...
COEDC releases Q4 Economic Indicators and new tariff resource page
Posted on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 01:34 PM
The Regional District of Central Okanagan’s Economic Development Commission (COEDC) is pleased to announce the release of the Q4 2024 Economic Indicators, as well as new resources to support businesses navigating trade uncertainty. Published quarterly, the economic indicators provide economic climate insights that support informed decision-making and strategic planning. The new tariff webpage offers up-to-date information and resources to help businesses navigate the latest developments in...

AI powered recycling technology becomes permanent in Central Okanagan
Posted on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 10:49 AM
Following a successful pilot program, the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) and waste hauler Environmental 360 Solutions Inc. (E360S) are permanently implementing AI-powered technology on recycling trucks to reduce contamination across the region.
The RDCO’s AI pilot program, which ran from October 2023 to March 2024, reduced contamination in curbside recycling carts by 23%. The system uses truck-mounted smart cameras with AI-based visual recognition and GPS technology to scan...
Rose Valley Regional Park trails temporarily close for salvage harvesting
Posted on Monday, February 10, 2025 12:40 PM
The Phase 1 portion of Rose Valley Regional Park will be temporarily closed between February 11 and February 28 to allow post-wildfire recovery salvage harvesting (Phase 3) in the adjacent area of the park nearest the southern entrance (off Westlake Road). Contracted crews will operate in the Phase 3 closed portion of the park to fell and remove hazardous trees.
The Regional District of Central Okanagan asks that the public stay out of the park and observe all barricades and signs during this time.