North Westside Road Transfer Station

Location

Located along the Sugarloaf Forest Service Road off Westside Road approximately 3.2 km past Udell Road in Killiney Beach.

Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(Closed Easter Sunday, December 25, 26, January 1)

How to use the transfer station

  • Authorized users only (i.e. paying garbage fees to RDCO)
  • New residents, see site manager for application form to use transfer station

Accepted items

Recyclables

You are responsible for separating the following into appropriate bins at the transfer station:

  • Paper & cardboard (flattened)
  • Containers (plastic packaging, tin, aluminum, aerosol cans, cartons, paper cups etc.)
  • Flexible plastics including plastic bags and overwrap 
  • Glass
  • Coloured Styrofoam
  • White Styrofoam

For a full list of what materials are accepted at depots visit recyclebc.ca

Yard waste
  • Grass clippings
  • Shrub and tree trimmings up to 1 meter (39 inch) long and up to 20 cm (8-inch diameter), maximum load of 250 kg
  • 10 bags or one pick-up truck load
  • No construction waste, rocks, plastic bags, kitchen scraps, metal, animal waste, sod, stumps

Garbage
  • Up to 2 bags per household per week
  • No construction waste
  • Yard and garden waste and recyclables are not permitted in garbage

Special events

Bulky item collection

The North Westside Transfer Station hosts two bulky item collection events, one in late spring/summer (June/July) and another one in the fall (October) during regular operating hours.  

During these week long events, residents with valid ID cards can dispose of large household items for a minimal cost. 

  • Spring/Summer Bulky collection event: June 26 to July 10, 2024

  • Fall Bulky collection event: October 9- October 16, 2024

Event details 

  • All bulky items accepted- $20 a truck load (cash or cheque only)
  • Fridges and freezers (empty), large appliances - no charge
  • No construction, renovation material
  • No hazardous wastes
  • No electronics

 

Hazardous waste and electronic recycling collection

The RDCO hosts a collection event once a year at this transfer station for hazardous waste and electronic waste. During this one-day only event, authorized users of this facility have the opportunity to dispose of their unwanted hazardous and electronic waste. (No commercial waste allowed).   

  • Saturday, July 20, 2024: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Accepted products

  • Household paint products
  • Flammable liquids and aerosols (must have flammable or warning sign)
  • Domestic pesticides (with poison symbol and PCP #)
  • Gasoline (in approved ULC/Jerry can only)
  • Liquid adhesives, undercoat and tars
  • Pool and hot tub chemicals
  • Batteries, electronics, computers, small appliances
  • Light bulbs & fixtures