Business waste makes up 70% of the waste in the Central Okanagan. Learning how to dispose of waste in a responsible way contributes to the sustainability of your business and will help extend the life of our only local landfill.
Garbage and recycling options
- Hire a waste hauling company for both recyclables and garbage.
- Self-haul:
- Take garbage to the Glenmore Landfill (2710-2720 John Hindle Drive, Kelowna). Commercial recyclables are not accepted at the Glenmore Landfill.
- Take recyclables to Planet Earth Recycling (1400 Industrial Road, West Kelowna). This is the only depot that accepts self-haul commercial recyclables.
- For larger, regular volumes of recyclables, set up an account with Cascades Recovery Kelowna.
Mandatory recyclables
Waste loads found with mandatory recyclables mixed in, are subject to a $150/tonne mandatory recyclables surcharge.
Disposal guide for mandatory recyclables
For a full list of rates, please visit the City of Kelowna's Glenmore Landfill website
Set up a program to manage waste
- Put someone in charge
- Appoint a team leader or set up a Green Team with representatives from different departments.
- Find out what’s in your garbage
- Conduct a waste audit.
- Consider hiring a consultant for a professional audit if needed.
- Design a program
- Based on the audit, determine which materials to collect and how (private hauler or drop-off).
- Contact your current hauler to discuss options.
- Ensure bins are easy to find and clearly labeled for convenience.
- Monitor and review
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- Regularly monitor to ensure effectiveness and make necessary adjustments.