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Compost Sales
Fall 2026 Update
Compost is available for purchase at Central Salmo Transfer Station and Ootischenia Landfill – see below for details.
Unfortunately there will be no compost sales at the Creston Landfill in 2026.
We anticipate Creston sales to be available in the early spring, 2027.
UPDATE: Machine Loading Available at Central Transfer Station: Wed. AND Sat. until further notice.
Compost is available at the Central (Salmo) Transfer Station and Ootischenia Landfills only.
Material is available for self-loading during regular hours until weather prevents sales (snow and freezing temperatures). Ootischenia Landfill will be stocked with compost for Self-Loading until further notice. Bulk purchasers of compost (>10m3) at Central are welcome – call to arrange.
Loads 2 m3 or less are charged by volume to the nearest 0.25 m3 – visually estimated. Loads 0.25 m3 or less are charged the minimum rate. Loads greater than 2 m3 are charged by weight. Please call to arrange a commercial bulk purchase (i.e. dump truck) to ensure operator and product availability. Commercial bulk purchases (>10m3) available Tues-Sat, 8:30am to 3:00pm.
| Volume Price (for sales 2 m3 or less) | Weighed Price (for sales greater than 2 m3) |
| $30 per cubic meter (m3) | $50 per tonne |
| Minimum Rate: $7.50 (for 0.25m3 or less) | Minimum Rate: $5.00 |
| Site | Opening Day | Hours of Operation (CLOSED on Stats) | Available Sales Methods |
| Central Salmo Transfer Station | September 16 | Wed AND Sat; 10:00am to 2:00pm | Self loading. Machine loading available. Commercial bulk sales (>10m3) available. Contact to arrange: rrdept@rdck.bc.ca; 250-352-8161 |
| Ootsichenia Landfill | September 17 | Mon to Sat; 8:30am to 5:30pm (until Nov 1, then Winter Hours) | Self-loading only. Max 2 m3 per customer per day. FCFS, while supplies last. |
| Creston Landfill | Early Spring 2027 | Tue to Sat; 9:00am to 3:00pm | Check back for details – sales expected in Spring, 2027 |
What is the Compost?
- RDCK compost is a soil amendment used to support plant growth. It is not soil itself, so it should be properly applied for good results.
- It is not being marketed as a fertilizer, as we are not guaranteeing nutrient analysis of the compost
- The compost is fully matured.
How should I use it?
- We recommend mixing it well into gardens or applying it as a top dressing on lawns. It is “nitrogen rich”, like manure.
Has it been tested?
- It is Class A Compost tested by an accredited laboratory (A&L Canada Laboratories) Class A standards are set by the Province under the Organic Matters Recycling Regulation (OMRR). It’s been tested and passed for:
- Heavy Metals
- Pathogens (e.g., coliforms)
- Sharps and foreign matter (plastics, glass etc.)
- It is safe for use in home and agricultural food gardens and for landscaping.
- The label handout has recommended uses and other details.
- Compost should be free from weed seeds, but the RDCK does not guarantee the absence of weeds. There is information on the label handout.
Where was it made?
- Compost was produced at the Central Composting Facility near Salmo.
- It was made using the collected organic waste from municipal, residential, and commercial organic waste received at OOT, GRO, and CEN.
- Inputs are food waste, yard and garden, chipped clean wood.
We welcome user feedback on the performance of the compost – send to organics@rdck.ca.