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.
No cost to residents
To encourage composting and recycling, the PRRD will accept all materials free of charge.
Quick facts
- Pilot program start date: May 15, 2025
- Pilot program end date: October 31, 2027
- Location: Bessborough Landfill, 6688 237 Road, Arras, BC
- Materials accepted annually between May 15 and October 31
- Not Accepted: Food waste and invasive plants
For more information about the new composting program, please visit our website at prrd.bc.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/. If you have any questions, please contact the Environmental Services Department at environmental.services@prrd.bc.ca or 250-784-3200.
