Garbage & Recycling Updates
Kelly Lake Transfer Station reopening May 13
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is reopening the Kelly Lake Transfer Station on May 13, 2025. The station returns to service after a year-long closure that began mid-April 2024 due to security concerns at the facility.
We have successfully addressed the security issues by converting the site to operate off a propane generator. This upgrade reflects our commitment to providing reliable waste management services to the Kelly Lake community and surrounding area. The Kelly Lake Transfer Station will resume the following regular hours of operation:
PRRD launches composting pilot program at Bessborough Landfill
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is excited to announce that the Bessborough Landfill will begin accepting yard and garden waste free of charge, starting May 15. This new service forms part of a three-year pilot program to promote recycling and composting in the region.
About the program
At present, organic waste makes up approximately 30 percent of the waste that enters PRRD landfills. The pilot program aims to reduce this number by diverting these materials to a composting program to promote long term waste management. The program accepts various types of yard and garden waste such as grass clippings, trimmings from lawn and hedges, leaves and pruning’s (that are up to 5cm in diameter). The program does not accept food waste or invasive plants. The pilot program will be evaluated in 2027 to determine its success and possible full implementation.
PRRD announces proposed amendment to Regional Solid Waste Management Plan
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is proposing an amendment to its Regional Solid Waste Management Plan (RSWMP) to allow for the consideration of future locations for waste management facilities.
This amendment is separate from specific facility decisions. No decisions have been made regarding landfill expansion, new locations or conversion to transfer stations. A separate public engagement process will occur for any work related to siting a potential new landfill or transfer station in the Chetwynd area.
Background
The PRRD’s RSWMP, initially developed in 1996 and last updated in 2021 (for 2022-2032), guides solid waste management in the region. Strategy 12 of the RSWMP involves monitoring the PRRD’s three active landfills to plan for long-term disposal.
Hudson’s Hope Transfer Station Upgrade Complete
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) announces the successful completion of the Hudson’s Hope Transfer Station Tier 1 Upgrade Project at 20318 Canyon Road. This significant improvement brings enhanced waste management services to nearby communities.
As part of this upgrade, the recycling station formerly located at Legacy Market has found a new home. All residents can now access the following waste disposal and recycling options at the newly upgraded Hudson’s Hope Transfer Station:
Boundary Lake Water Station closure (UPDATE 4)
UPDATE: April 7, 2025 at 9:00am
We understand that the closure of the Boundary Lake Water Station has raised concerns and questions within our community. We want to provide you with clear and detailed information about what happened and what we are doing to fix it.
What caused the closure?
On August 14, 2024, our water supplier experienced an equipment outage that stopped the flow of water to our treatment facility. During this time, a water truck, without permission, tried to take water from a connection point.
PRRD provides update on the Kelly Lake Waste Station
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) recently received approval by the Regional Board to replace the diesel generator at the Kelly Lake Waste (Transfer) Station in Kelly Lake, BC.
The existing generator posed safety concerns due to theft, prompting the station’s temporary closure on May 2, 2024. During this closure, staff consulted with the public on mitigation strategies.
To enhance security and prevent future theft, the PRRD will install a new propane generator, eliminating the need for on-site diesel fuel.
Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Public and Technical Stakeholder Committee Meeting
Ever wonder where your garbage goes or how it is processed? Handling garbage, or solid waste, is challenging in the North. High trucking costs, lack of markets to sell recycled products and long winters all add to the increasing costs to properly manage solid waste. The Peace River Regional District is holding a Public and Technical Stakeholder Committee meeting. This is an open meeting for anyone interested in learning and offering input to the Solid Waste Committee regarding action items in the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan.
What: Public and Technical Stakeholder Committee Meeting
When: September 28th, 2023
Where: Peace River Regional District office
More items now accepted for recycling through RecycleBC
As of January 1, 2023 single-use and packaging-like products can now be recycled from home or depot through RecycleBC’s residential packaging and paper recycling program.
The items outlined in the below guide can be recycled with containers, paper or at the depot. Please continue to rinse your containers and soft plastics before recycling.
Find a participating depot: https://recyclebc.ca/where-to-recycle/find-depot/
Learn more about the new recycling items: https://recyclebc.ca/newitems/
UPDATE: Regular service resumes 01-17-23 (Kelly Lake transfer station temporarily closed)
UPDATE, 01/16/23: The Kelly Lake transfer station will return to regular operating hours on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
The Kelly Lake transfer station at 280 Kelly Lake Road, Tomslake BC is temporarily closed due to issues with the generator. As an alternative, a bin will be placed at the transfer station this afternoon for household garbage and the Tomslake transfer station at 15093 Old Edmonton can be used for recycling and bulky items.
The PRRD thanks residents for their patience and will provide an update once regular service has resumed.
UPDATED (NOW OPEN) Cecil Lake and Goodlow transfer stations temporarily closed
UPDATE (09:27, 12/23/22); The Cecil Lake and Goodlow transfer stations have resumed regular service
The Cecil Lake transfer station at 4484 248 Road and Goodlow transfer station at 13197 Clayhurst Road are temporarily closed today, due to weather-related vehicle challenges. Residents are encouraged to use the Rose Prairie transfer station as an alternative.
The Regional District apologizes for any inconvenience and will provide an update once regular service has resumed.
