All waste generated in the Central Okanagan is transported to the Glenmore Landfill. Disposing of waste in a responsible way contributes to sustainability in your community and will help extend the life of our only local landfill.
Materials must be secured and covered with a tarp for transport to any disposal location. Before heading to any disposal location ensure that your materials are accepted. See banned materials disposal guide for details.
This location is for authorized Traders Cove residents only (i.e. local residents paying utility fees to RDCO). New residents should see site manager for application form to use transfer station.
Location
Bear Lake Main Road and Westside Road, West Kelowna BC
Winter hours:
(After the Labour Day long weekend to the start of the May long weekend)
Wednesdays from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Holiday closures: December 25 and January 1
Summer hours:
(Start of the May long weekend to the end of the Labour Day long weekend)
Wednesdays from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Accepted items
| Garbage |
Recyclables(separated into bins) |
Yard waste |
- Up to 2 bags per household per week
- No construction waste
- No recyclables or yard waste
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- Containers (e.g. aerosol cans, aluminum, cartons, paper cups, plastic packages, tinetc.)
- Flexible plastics (includes plastic bags and overwrap)
- Glass
- Paper and cardboard (flattened)
- Styrofoam (coloured)
- Styrofoam (white)
For a full list of materials accepted at depots visit recyclebc.ca
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- Up to 10 bags or one pick-up truck load per household per week -maximum load of 250 kg (550 lbs)
- Grass clippings
- Shrub and tree trimmings up to 1 meter (39") long and up to 20 cm (8" diameter)
- No construction waste, rocks, plastic bags, kitchen scraps, metal, animal waste, sod, or stumps
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