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

RDKB Recycling Compactor

We all want to do the right thing and recycle everything we can. But not everything is included in the RDKB’s recycling program. Please help us by using this service only for the accepted paper products, container plastic, and tin food cans.  NO GLASS. 

Check out the complete list of accepted items on the  Big White Transfer Station Recycling & Disposal Guide (pg. 4-5 of guide)

DO NOT put glass bottles and jars, batteries, or any other kind of hazardous waste in our recycling compactor. The wrong materials compromise the whole recycling program, pose a real fire and safety risk, and increase costs for everyone.

To find out where to recycle items that are not accepted in our program, visit the Recycling Council of BC website at reyclepedia.ca who can answer questions specific to your community through the Recyclepedia search, phone, text, chat, or email.

Return-It Express & Go

Located behind the Big White Transfer Station is a Return-It Express & Go depot, which offers Big White residents a quick and easy way to recycle their refundable beverage containers.

For more information on the Express & Go program or to register for an account, visit return-it.ca/express. 

Or return your bottles to Columbia Bottle Depo in Kelowna. Visit www.columbiabottle.com for locations and hours of operation.

Alternative Locations for Non-Accepted Materials