The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors has requested that a report be prepared that presents potential options to optimize and modernize the rural transfer station system.

This is a new project, and no decisions have been made. The RDEK will be seeking feedback from the public on how the rural transfer stations are used and what services are important to those who use them.

This project will support key goals from the Solid Waste Management Plan, including: encouraging waste diversion, reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill, and identifying opportunities to improve recycling and diversion services.

“Our rural transfer station system has remained largely unchanged since it was first established over 20 years ago,” said Jamie Davies, General Manager of Operations. “Starting this project will give us an opportunity to take a look at all aspects of the system and optimize the transfer stations to better suit our residents.”

There will be several opportunities throughout the process for the public to share feedback and provide input.

A public survey will launch on January 13, and a project page will be hosted at engage.rdek.bc.ca/RuralTransferStations.

Rural transfer stations are located throughout the RDEK.

There are currently 15 rural transfer stations, all of which accept household garbage and provide Yellow Bins. Some locations also accept yard and garden waste, scrap metal, and wood waste.

The RDEK encourages all residents and users of the rural transfer stations to take part in this project and stay informed by following along at engage.rdek.bc.ca/RuralTransferStations.

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