Any RDBN Transfer Station can accept general waste from households, as well as commercial, institution, or industry operations, at no charge. 

Household waste is defined as waste generated from a household or dwelling, consisting of food waste, packaging, recyclables, non-recyclables and other household materials. 

Commercial waste, which includes waste from businesses, institutions, and industry, is defined as waste generated at a commercial building or retail store consisting of food waste, packaging, recyclables, non-recyclables and items that are generated through business operation. 

Industrial waste, a byproduct of industry, is NOT accepted at any RDBN waste facility. Industrial waste means solid waste materials discarded from extraction, harvesting, manufacturing, processing, or production of goods and products. This is including, but not limited to, waste generated from industrial operations such a forestry, pulp and paper, mining, fisheries, oil and gas and food processing. 

DRC waste is generated by households, institutions, commercial and industry entities. This waste is accepted at all RDBN Transfer Stations free of charge in amounts of 2 m3 or less. It is encouraged that large DRC project loads be brought to an RDBN Landfill. Please contact the RDBN to request disposal.

DRC in amounts greater than 2 m3 will be charged $90/metric tonne and must be brought to an RDBN landfill.

DRC means largely inert solid waste generated from construction, remodling, repair, and demolition of structures, roads, sidewalks and utlities.

Please see our Asbestos Disposal page for more details on the DRC screening process for disposal of this material.

Residential recycling bins are located at all RDBN Transfer Station and Recycling Depots.

The following clean, non-contaminated items can be recycled: 

• cartons and containers including plastic containers, steel packaging, aluminum containers and paper packaging that holds liquid
  • empty and rinse the containers, leave the labels on and place loose in the recycling bin without caps, pumps or lids (metal lids should be tucked into flattened cans)
• mixed paper including cereal boxes, envelopes, flyers, magazines and egg cartons with no plastic, foil or wax attached 
• corrugated cardboard (has a rippled layer sandwiched between two boards)

Small loads of metal can be recycled at any RDBN Transfer Station.

This includes:

- appliances like freezers, stoves, dishwashers, washers and dryers. 

- barbeque hulks, bicycle frames, lawn mower, motorcyle and snowmobile frames, as long as the fuel, lubricants and tires are removed. 

- metal roofing and siding

- steel drums or tanks as long as they are cut, crushed or perforated. 

Wood waste, including painted, stained, or glued items, is accepted at the wood piles at all RDBN Transfer Stations. 
Creosote treated wood, such as railway ties, telephone poles and dock pilings are not accepted.

There is a limit of one large animal per day except for cows/calves. There are specific federal rules and regulations regarding the disposal of cow carcasses/parts. Please contact the Regional District prior to disposal. Carcasses in larger amounts can be taken to the landfill with prior authorization and associated fees may apply.  This includes cows/calves which are a Specified Risk Material (SRM).  

Bulkly waste is items with a volume greater than 2 cubic meters when crushed, including, but not limited to: recreational vehicles, pre-fabricated homes, trailers, watercraft and other large articles.  Auto hulks must have fluids, batteries and tires removed.  These items require 48 hours prior notice and must be deposited a minimum of one hour before landfill closing time.

Defined as residual wastes and vegetation produced from land clearing and grubbing, utility maintenance, and seasonal or storm-related cleanup, including but not limited to stumps, tree-trunks, branches, and wood chips.

• Land clearing waste in amounts less than two cubic metres (2m³) will be accepted for disposal at all Regional District Landfills and Transfer Stations free of charge.
• Land clearing waste in amounts greater than 2m³ will be charged $90 per tonne and must be taken to the landfill.

Contact the RDBN at 1-800-320-3339 for information on how to dispose of these materials:

• chemical waste
• explosives
• fencing wire
• fireplaces ashes
• fuels
• hazardous waste
• ignitable waste
• liquids
• lubricants
• paints and solvents
• pesticides
• radioactive waste
• refuse on fire or smouldering
• sewage sludge
• special waste (Provincial Regulation)
• steel or plastic drums if they are not cut, crushed or perforated