Traders Cove Transfer Station

Location

Located at the intersection of Bear Lake Main Road and Westside Road in West Kelowna. For authorized Traders Cove residents only.

Summer hours

(May long weekend to the September long weekend)
Wednesday: 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Winter hours

(After Labour Day in September to the May long weekend)
Wednesday: 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
(Closed December 25 and January 1)

Accepted items

Recyclables

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

Paper & cardboard (flattened)
Containers (plastic, tin, aluminum, aerosol cans, milk cartons, paper cups etc.)
Plastic bags and flexible plastic packaging
Glass
Styrofoam

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

Hazardous waste and electronic recycling

For the first time, the RDCO is hosting a household hazardous waste collection event at this transfer station. During this one-day only event, authorized users of this facility (with valid ID) have the opportunity to dispose of their unwanted hazardous and electronic waste. No commercial waste allowed.

Saturday, June 15, 2024: 9 a.m. to 1 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