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Transfer Stations & Landfills

There have been many changes to how and where we take our garbage and recycling as we improve our waste management programs to provide more financially and environmentally sustainable programs. Part of this involves upgrades to transfer stations or turning old end of life landfills and larger sites into Eco-depots.

In some cases, it may also mean setting up a new and improved site or selecting hours of operation that best suit the community’s needs. Here’s a handy guide to the types of Eco-depots, transfer stations and recycling depots being built in the TNRD. We are committed to serving you. Please use this online form to send us feedback.

Eco-depots

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These are sites where residents and municipalities can bring waste and recycling, as well as materials from some of the smaller transfer stations. Built to handle larger volumes, they will provide a drop-off site for a wider range of materials such as garbage, recycling, waste paint and used motor oil, wood and yard waste and metals. There are two sizes of Eco-depots, depending on the type of services they offer.

1. Class I Eco-depots are those that will replace landfills once they close in some communities – they’ll continue to provide similar services, but the materials will be baled or compacted and transported for recycling or disposal in one of the remaining landfills. Baling and compacting will be done in an enclosed building, depending on the requirements. Examples of future Class I Eco-depots include Barriere, Chase and Clearwater.





2. Class II Eco-depots are slightly smaller, with similar drop-off services and examples include Clinton, Logan Lake and Lytton.

Transfer Stations

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These are more common in rural areas and our smaller communities as drop-off sites for bagged household garbage and recycling only (no large or bulky items or construction or commercial waste). In some areas, where space permits, other services may eventually be added, such as paint or waste oil collection. Examples of transfer stations include Savona, Westwold, Blue River and 70 Mile House.

Recycling Depots

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The TNRD has partnered with several member municipalities to build recycling depots to serve larger population centres. These depots provide residents a central and convenient drop-off site for the blue bag recyclable materials, cardboard and glass. They also provide a location for municipalities to unload their vehicles in areas where curbside collection of recyclables is provided. Merritt and Ashcroft are two recent examples of new recycling depots providing more service for their communities.

Where are the landfills / transfer stations?

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• TNRD Landfills


• TNRD Refuse Transfer Stations

What are the Hours of Operation?

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• Click Here for Hours of Operation

TNRD Tipping Fees Schedule / Application

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• TNRD Tipping Fees Schedule
• Tipping Fee Commodity Schedule
• Tipping Fee Credit Application

Solid Waste Management Bylaw 2223

A bylaw for the Purpose of Establishing Tipping Fees and Regulations for Solid Waste Disposal at TNRD Landfills.

Some Interesting Facts...

• 70% of the garbage in landfills could be reused or recycled
• Approximately 35% of municipal solid waste is packaging
• Canadians take home more than 55 million plastic shopping bags every week
• One litre of oil can contaminate a million litres of g round water
• Canadians recycle just 30% of the 31 million tonnes of garbage created every year
• North America has 8% of the world's population, consumes 1/3 of the world's resources and produces almost 50% of the world's non-organic

Our Commitment to Service:

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We want to hear from you. Throughout the upgrading process, as we improve our sites, we will be providing more services and this may require that we move to a larger site. We recognize when making major improvements to existing locations or locating new waste management facilities, such as Eco-depots or transfer stations local resident input is crucial.

It’s important to keep area residents informed and involved in the process. That’s why we’re committed to a site selection process that includes opportunities to provide your feedback on options and have your questions answered. Your input will help guide future decisions on the location and on the services that could be provided. Watch for details in future updates and community newspapers and in feedback opportunities on line.
The TNRD is committed to public involvement and intends to seek your input through mail outs, public meetings, and via the internet.