Residents and visitors of Big White can bring household garbage and recycling to the Big White Transfer Station. On July 1, 2024, the Big White Transfer Station will transition to an attended site that is open 7 days a week in the winter and 5 days a week in the summer.

Download the Big White Transfer Station Recycling & Disposal Guide for more information.

Big White Transfer Station - Hours of Operations

4500 Big White Rd., Big White Resort

Summer Hours: May 1 – October 31           *Starts July 1, 2024

Open 9:30 – 5:30 Wednesday, Friday through Monday, Statutory Holidays (5 days per week)

Closed Tuesday, Thursday

Click here for the Summer Hours Poster

Winter Hours: November 1 – April 30

Open 9:30 – 5:30 Monday through Sunday, Statutory Holidays (7 days per week)

Click here for the Winter Hours Poster

Site is under 24-hour surveillance. DO NOT leave garbage or recycling outside of gate.

For additional information call the RDKB at 1.800.355.7352

 

Garbage at Big White Transfer Station

Only bagged household garbage is accepted at the Big White Transfer Station.

Please take all other waste such as: construction or demolition waste, furniture, mattresses, appliances, BBQs, wood, or other bulky refuse not accepted at our facility to a reuse center, recycling facility, or Glenmore Landfill in Kelowna.

If possible, please consider donating or recycling items instead of throwing them out as garbage.
 

Recycling at Big White Transfer Station

The RDKB has partnered with Recycle BC to expand recycling services at the Big White Transfer Station.

Glass, Foam Packaging and Flexible Plastics will be accepted for residential and multi-family recycling and these items must be brought to the Big White Transfer Station only, starting September 1, 2025.

Please note: we will no longer use a single-bin compactor system at the transfer station, instead, recycling must now be sorted into specific bins called ‘supersacks’ based on material type.

• Use the indoor supersacks and properly sort your residential recyclables.
• Follow signage to ensure you're placing items in the correct supersack.
• See more information in the attached guide and please ask on-site attendant for assistance.
• Check out the complete list of accepted items on the  Big White Transfer Station Recycling & Disposal Guide (pg. 4-5 of guide)

Use the Big White Transfer Station Recycling & Disposal Guide for reference on what is accepted in the program. 

Please help keep these programs effective by using them properly.

Safety Notice

⚠️ Do NOT place batteries or hazardous waste in any recycling bin.
These materials can compromise the recycling process and pose serious fire and safety risks.

For information on how and where to recycle items not included in our program, visit:
🔗 recyclepedia.ca
They offer support by search, phone, text, chat, or email.

You can also call 1-800-667-4321 for assistance and check out the Recycle BC Depot Guide here.

Thank you for recycling responsibly!