News

RDCO holiday schedule

All services and programs provided from offices in the Regional District of Central Okanagan on KLO Road in Kelowna will be closed from 4 p.m. Friday, December 24 through Sunday, January 2 inclusive.

During this time any emergencies involving Regional District water systems should be directed to 250-868-5299.  Payments, business license renewals or new license purchases may be made online while the office is closed at rdco.com/payments. Dog license renewals for 2022 and new license...

EECO closed Tuesday & Wednesday

The Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan (EECO) in Mission Creek Regional Park will be closed tomorrow and Wednesday Dec. 14 and 15 as crews complete the walkway outside the facility.

Sorry for the short notice.  Thanks for your patience and understanding.

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...