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No curbside holiday collection changes

There will be no changes to your curbside collection schedule as this years’ statutory holidays (December 25, 26, and January 1) fall on the weekend.  Your garbage, recycling and yard waste will be picked up as usual on your regular collection day. Yard waste collection ends December 31..

Recycling: 

Remember to put all wrapping paper (except foil wrap), flattened boxes and cartons into your recycling cart for curbside pick-up, or take to your nearest recycling depot. Keep the recycling...

New garbage tip fees at Westside transfer station

Starting January 1, 2022 it will cost slightly more to dispose of garbage at the Westside Residential Waste Disposal and Recycling Center on Asquith Road in West Kelowna.

This increase approved by the Regional Board earlier this fall is to help cover increased transport expenses and a tipping fee increase at the City of Kelowna’s Glenmore Landfill where all material in the region is disposed of.

The Westside Residential Waste Disposal and Recycling Centre, which serves residents in West Kelowna,...

Governance and services study moves ahead

The Regional Board approved the framework for a governance and services study for the Central Okanagan West electoral area.

The framework as outlined in the Terms of Reference will be used to guide the study process which is expected to see a final report delivered by the end of September next year.

Next steps include:

• Developing a Request for Proposals seeking an independent, private consultant with experience in the governance and services studies to work with an appointed Study Committee to...

Regional Board meeting highlights - Dec. 6

Governance and services study 

The Regional Board approves the Ministry of Municipal Affairs Terms of Reference to guide a governance and services study for Central Okanagan West with an emphasis on North Westside communities. A Request for Proposal will be developed to contract an experienced, independent consultant to help a study committee facilitate community involvement and provide a completed report by the end of September 2022. The Ministry has provided a $60,000 Restructure Planning...

Free to chip your tree

When you take down your natural Christmas tree after the holidays, dispose of it in an eco-friendly way and have it chipped.

The RDCO Waste Reduction Office recommends giving your tree another life by dropping it off at one of the many free and convenient Chip It locations. The tree will then be chipped and composted into a nutrient rich compost called GlenGrow available at various locations, including the Glenmore Landfill.

Make sure to remove all decorations and tinsel before recycling your tree,...