Garbage
Who do I contact if my garbage collection was missed?
Boundary residents (Christina Lake, Grand Forks, Greenwood, Midway and Areas C, D and E – excluding Big White): If your garbage was not picked up and you did not receive an ‘Oops!’ sticker, contact GFL Environmental at 1.888.791.1190.
When is my collection day?
Download a garbage and green bin collection schedule below or contact us at 250-368-0231 (Toll Free: 1-800-355-7352) or kNOwWaste@rdkb.com to have a copy mailed to you.
Green Bin
Who do I contact if my green bin got missed on collection day?
Boundary residents (Christina Lake, Grand Forks, Greenwood, Midway and Areas C, D and E – excluding Big White): If your green bin was not picked up and you did not receive an ‘Oops!’ sticker, contact GFL Environmental at 1.888.791.1190.
How do I get a new or replacement green bin?
If you are new to the area and need a green bin or if your bin has been damaged by the collection truck, please fill out and submit this form, call the RDKB office at 250.368.0231 or email kNOwWaste@RDKB.com.
When is my collection day?
Download a garbage and green bin collection schedule below or contact us at 250.368.0231 (Toll Free: 1.800.355.7352) or kNOwWaste@rdkb.com to have a copy mailed to you.
What can go in my green bin?
Check out the Organics page or download the Green Bin User Guide.
I already use a backyard composter – to I have to use a green bin?
No, but there are many kitchen waste items that you can put in your green bin that should not go into your backyard composter, such as meat, fish, bones, dairy products, cooked food and soiled paper products. Putting these items into your green bin ensures that all the valuable nutrients are captured and put to good use. Don’t waste your waste!
Do I have to line my green bin?
No, but lining your bin with either an approved bag (such as Bag to Earth), crumpled newspaper, cardboard or boxboard does help contain liquids and reduce the “yuck” factor. Do not use plastic bags even if labeled compostable or biodegradable.
Why can’t I use compostable or biodegradable plastic bags in my green bin?
These bags do not properly compost or break down in the RDKB’s composting facility, resulting in a mess of plastic contamination that is difficult to remove. In order to produce a usable compost end product, our new facility must now meet strict provincial regulations which prohibits plastics of any kind, including those labeled compostable or biodegradable.
What if I only produce a small amount of food waste?
Put it out for collection anyway. This will help reduce odour and other “yuck” factors, making it less of an attractant to bears and other animals.
If I can’t determine if an item is compostable, should I put it in my green bin anyway?
When in doubt, throw it out! We can appreciate wanting to do your best to keep compostable materials out of the landfill. However, contamination is difficult to separate and leads to valuable compostable material being sent to the landfill. If you’re not sure, play it safe and put it in the garbage.
Where should I store my green bin?
Store the green bin securely in an area where animals can’t access it. It will contain the same material as would have been in your garbage, so it won’t smell any more or less. Please place your green bin at the curb where you would normally place your garbage/recycling after 8:00 am on the day of collection. Do not put your bin out the night before.
BLUE BOX RECYCLING
Who do I contact if my recycling collection was missed?
Boundary residents (Christina Lake, Grand Forks, Greenwood, Midway and Areas C, D and E – excluding Big White): Please contact GFL Environmental at 1.888.791.1190.
Greater Trail Area residents (Rossland, Warfield, Trail, Montrose, Fruitvale): Please contact GFL Environmental at 1.866.596.5444.
How do I get a recycling blue box?
To get a blue box, please contact GFL Environmental at the appropriate number above.
What can go in my blue box?
Download a Blue Box Recycling schedule/guide below or contact GFL Environmental to have one delivered:
When is my collection day?
Download a Blue Box Recycling schedule/guide below or contact GFL Environmental to have one delivered:
Where do I take deposit return beverage containers?
All beverage containers can be returned for deposit. Take them to your local bottle depot.
What to do with large amounts of recyclables?
The RDKB hosts recycling bins for commercial customers at all staffed landfills and transfer stations. Please contact the RDKB for more information on what materials can be accepted and how to prepare them.
LANDFILLS & TRANSFER STATIONS
What are the landfill/transfer station hours on a long weekend?
All RDKB landfills and staffed transfer stations are closed on statutory holidays including:
- New Year’s Day (January 1)
- Family Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Victoria Day
- Canada Day (July 1)
- BC Day
- Labour Day
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30)
- Thanksgiving Day
- Remembrance Day (November 11)
- Christmas Day (December 25)
- Boxing Day (December 26
Unless a statutory holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, regular weekend hours of operation apply.