The Westside Landfill was operated as a municipal solid waste landfill under Operational Certificate (OC) PR#12217 issued by British Columbia Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy (ENV). The Westside Landfill received 782,395 tonnes of municipal solid waste from 1960 to 2010 when it was closed and partially covered.
A Closure Plan was accepted by the ENV in 2017 and closure works completed in 2018. Regular monitoring is carried out as outlined in the OC and the Updated Landfill Monitoring Program and details are available in the annual reports.
Annual Monitoring Reports (reports older than 2022 available upon request)
Asquith Road transfer station
Formerly Westside Residential Waste Disposal and Recycle Centre.
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 facility is for residential use only. No commercial users allowed, including small businesses or landscapers.
Location
2640 Asquith Road, West Kelowna BC
Hours
Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (gate closes at 3:50 p.m.)
Closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays (operational requirements as materials are hauled to the Glenmore Landfill)
Holiday closures: December 25 and January 1
Rates
Note: mixed loads will be charged the highest rate of the waste type included in a mixed load.
| Material | Disposal rates |
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Batteries |
Free |
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Christmas trees |
Free* (December 26 - January 31 only)
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Clean wood (non-painted, untreated) |
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Drywall |
Not accepted. Take to the Glenmore landfill |
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Large appliances (fridge, freezer, water cooler, portable A/C units, washer, dryer, dishwasher, stoves etc.) |
Free |
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Mattresses (containing springs - all other types of mattresses are charged at residential garbage rates) |
$20 each |
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Metal |
Free |
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Propane tanks |
Free |
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Residential garbage (includes bulky items, like furniture) NB: mattresses not included |
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| Tires (no rim, max 24") | Free |
| Tires (with rims, max 24") | $3 per tire |
| Yard waste |
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Recycling Depot
You are responsible for sorting the following items into the appropriate bins.
| Accepted items | Unaccepted items |
|---|---|
For a full list of materials accepted at depots visit recyclebc.ca |
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Westside landfill (permanently closed)
The Westside Landfill was operated at this site as a municipal solid waste landfill from 1960 to 2010.
Landfill closure and monitoring
Contact Us
Waste reduction services
1450 KLO Road
Kelowna, BC, V1W 3Z4
Send an email to waste reduction services
Phone: 250-469-6250
