Traders Cove Transfer Station

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

Hours

Hours on Saturday, May 2, 2026 will be extended, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for FireSmart cleanup.

Fall/winter hours:
(After the Labour Day long weekend until April 12)

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

Spring/summer hours:
(April 15 until 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
  • 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
  • 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

Special events

Extended hours for FireSmart cleanup in 2026

Hours for this transfer station will be extended on Saturday, May 2, 2026, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for FireSmart cleanup.

Hazardous waste and electronics recycling collection

The RDCO hosts a hazardous waste collection event once a year at this transfer station during regular operating hours. In 2026 the event will be on Saturday, June 13.

During this one-day event, residents with valid ID cards can dispose of unwanted household hazardous and electronic waste (no commercial waste allowed).

Accepted:

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

Not accepted:

  • No commercial waste

Contact Us

Regional District of Central Okanagan
1450 KLO Road
Kelowna, BC, V1W 3Z4

Email us

Phone: 250-763-4918

Waste reduction services
1450 KLO Road
Kelowna, BC, V1W 3Z4

Send an email to waste reduction services

Phone: 250-469-6250