Okanagan Forest Task Force cleaned up the mess on March 14
Starting May 1, food waste will be collected curbside, automated garbage collected bi-weekly
A new waste collection program aims to reduce the amount of waste in regional landfills
Will happen every two weeks until end of December
Vernon, Coldstream and BX residents can take trees to St. John’s Ambulance lot or RDNO disposal site
The RDNO announced the six recipients of its 2021 ReTHINK Waste Project Grant
Council has also extended the city’s current composting pilot program until Dec. 2021
The RDNO is hosting a free webinar to explain ReTHINK waste reduction grants Wednesday at 2 p.m.
RDNO shares tips on how to keep your yard and garden waste out of local landfills
Large household items can be dropped off at North Westside Transfer Station Oct. 7-14
Changes to the Silver Star Transfer Station will be in effect starting Aug. 1
Goods will be collected at North Westside Transfer Station Saturday, July 25, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The city listed a number of items not suitable for curbside disposal
The city’s waste collection contractor has seen two incidents of improper disposal in as many weeks
Okanagan Forest Task Force removed 29,100 pounds of scrap metal fromthe bush
New hours, operations and fee structures designed to provide same level of service as other RDNO facilities
RDNO facilities are permitting a limited numberof customers at a time due to COVID-19 precautions
Nearing the end of its pilot program, the City of Vernon is seeking input for future composting
The district is emailing tips during Waste Reduction Week, Oct. 21-27
