Solid Waste Management in PRRD
Recyling activities have increased 75% in the last four years. To find out more about recycling programs go to www.pRRRdy.com.
The PRRD Waste Management function operates regional landfills in:
- Bessborough
- Chetwynd
- Fort St. John
- A small rural landfill is in operation at Rose Prairie
Transtor facilities (large compacting garbage bins) are operated in:
- Tumbler Ridge
- Hudson's Hope
- Map of Tumbler Ridge / Hudson's Hope Transfer Sites (409 KB)
Total of 35 transfer stations exist throughout the regional district.
- Map of North Peace Landfill and Transfer Sites (689 KB)
- Map of South Peace Landfill and Transfer Sites (689 KB)
Landfill and Transfer Station Information
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Tipping Fees at Landfills and Transfer Stations
Effective April 1, 2012, tipping fees for refuse disposal at landfills and transfer stations will increase as follows:
Regular
Waste: from $40/tonne to $45/tonne;
Controlled Waste: from $80/tonne to $90/tonne; and
Restricted Waste: from $120/tonne to $135/tonne.
The minimum fee for regular waste is $3.50
New Penalty for Unsecured Loads!
All unsecured loads arriving at landfills and transfer stations will be charged double the applicable fee.
Credit Application, Regulations & Fees
Commercial Solid Waste Credit Application (205 KB)
Solid Waste Regulation By-law No. 2005, 2012 (136 KB)
Solid Waste Disposal Fee By-law No. 2006, 2012 (125 KB)
Oil & Gas Notice - Prohibited Waste (15 KB)
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Solid Waste Plans and Strategies
Solid Waste Management Plan (488 KB)
Other solid waste activities and achievements include:
- Solid Waste Management Plan updated March 1, 2009
- Construction of modern, controlled transfer stations will replace unattended existing facilities. Six new facilities are planned in 2012, in the following areas:
- Kelly Lake
- Tomslake
- Pink Mountain
- Wonowon
- Prespatou
- Rose Prairie (existing rural landfill will be converted)
- Landfill gas management system will be installed at the Fort St. John landfill in 2012
- On-going public awareness and education programs promoting waste reduction
- Recycling program to divert multi-materials from landfills
- Development of wood waste management plan with a pilot composting project
- Agricultural plastics pilot program to commence in 2012