New Residential Waste Collection Program Begins Thursday April 15, 2021
Council has approved a new residential waste collection program as a way to reduce the amount of waste being sent to the landfill.
To view the 2022 Waste Collection Calendar click here.
The new program includes the following:
- weekly containerized food waste collection (residents will be provided a specific 57 litre container for food waste)
- bi-weekly containerized garbage collection (residents will be provided a specific 240 litre container for garbage)
- bi-weekly recycling collection will continue through the current contractor
The decision to divert food waste is based on the RDNO’s Solid Waste Management Plan recommendations, where approximately 30% of the waste stream is made up of organic material. For tips on reducing food waste click here. Diverted food waste will be collected by the waste contractor and processed at an approved food waste processing facility.
The next steps in implementation of the new program will include the development and distribution of educational material outlining the program, what is permitted in each container, collection frequency, as well as other tips on waste reduction.
The waste collection contractor, SCV Waste Solutions, along with the Village of Lumby will be providing updates soon.
For Information regarding missed bins, waste pickup, or anything related to the residential waste collection please contact the waste collection contractor SCV Waste Solutions:
Email: admin@scvwaste.ca
Phone: 250-832-9292
For further information about waste management in the Village of Lumby, please contact us. For further information about waste management in the North Okanagan please visit the Regional District of North Okanagan’s website.
For Regional District of North Okanagan Solid Waste & Recycling Waste Management Plans & Publications click here.
For Lumby and Area “D” Regional Disposal Facility hours of operation click here. For waste reduction and recycling resource click here.