Environmental Services
Facility Operating Hours
New Operating Hours at 6 Facilities as of April 1, 2026
Based on recommendations from an Hours of Operation Review, the Board approved adjustments to operating hours at the Balfour, Boswell, Crawford Bay, Kaslo, Salmo, and Nelson (Lakeside) facilities effective April 1, 2026. The Hours of Operation review looked at site traffic and distance to nearby waste facilities with an aim of improving cost effectiveness and balanced service delivery across the region.
Below are the new site hours along with a description of the changes.
| SITE | NEW HOURS | DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE |
| Boswell Transfer Station and Recycling Depot | Saturday 10:00am – 2:00pm | – Eliminated Wednesdays due to very low traffic levels – Shifted hours one hour earlier based on hourly traffic patterns (busy at 11am and slowing down through the day) |
| Crawford Bay Transfer Station and Recycling Depot | Summer (April 1 – September 30) Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00am – 3:00pm Winter (October 1 – March 31) Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday 10:00am – 3:00pm | – Streamlined seasons for seasonal hours to match other sites in the East and Central sub-regions – Reduced winter hours by one hour, but kept Thursdays year round |
| Kaslo Transfer Station and Recycling Depot | Summer (April 1 – September 30) Tuesday & Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm Sunday 9:00am – 4:00pm Winter (October 1 – March 31) Sunday, Tuesday, Friday 10:00am – 3:00pm | – Streamlined seasons for seasonal hours to match other sites in the East and Central sub-regions – Added 1 hour at end of day Sundays in summer only to try to alleviate traffic on this day |
| Balfour Transfer Station and Recycling Depot | Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | – Eliminated seasonal hours as the extra hour in summer did not see sufficient traffic |
| Central (Salmo) Transfer Station | Wednesday & Saturday 10:00am – 2:00pm | – Eliminated seasonal hours as the extra hour in summer did not see sufficient traffic |
| Nelson Lakeside Recycling Depot | Summer (April 1 – September 30) Monday to Saturday 8:30am – 5:00pm Winter (October 1 – March 31) Monday to Saturday 8:30am – 4:30pm | – Implemented winter hours for safety reasons due to lack of lighting in winter – Reduced hours at end of day (half hour in summer due to low traffic and 1 hour in winter due to low traffic and poor lighting) |
Statutory Holidays: Facilities are closed on statutory holidays, no days are taken in lieu.
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Each Landfill, Transfer Station and Recycling Depot have various days and hours of operation.
Landfill and Transfer Station facility information such as the operating hours, site location, fees and site details, can be found below:
East Subregion (Creston, Electoral Areas A, B, & C)
Location
Hours of Operation
- Wednesday and Saturday
11:00 am – 3:00 pm - Closed on all Statutory Holidays
Hours of Operation as of April 1, 2026
- Saturday
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Payment Options
- Cash
Site Details
- Volume based (no scale) fees as per the current Resource Recovery Facilities Regulatory Bylaw.
- Does not accept large/major household appliances.
- Satellite Depot Recycling Facility. Bins are accessible during regular site hours.
- Recycling Facility DOES NOT accept commercial/business generated recycling.
- Yard & Garden Waste accepted for free in April and October (only). User fees apply during the rest of the year.
Notes
- Core Depot Recycling Facilities collect all Recycle BC’s category types.
- Satellite Depot Recycling Facilities collect only paper & cardboard, plastic & metal containers, and glass.
Location
Hours of Operation
- *Early March to April 30
Sunday & Tuesday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm - May 1 to *early November
Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm - *Early November to early March
Sunday & Tuesday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm - Closed on all Statutory Holidays
*Dates go by the Daylight Savings Time
Hours of Operation as of April 1, 2026
- Summer (April 1 – September 30)
Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm - Winter (October 1 – March 31)
Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Payment Options
- Cash
- Debit
Site Details
- Volume based (no scale) fees as per the current Resource Recovery Facilities Regulatory Bylaw.
- Core Depot Recycling Facility. Bins are accessible during regular site hours.
- Recycling Facility DOES NOT accept commercial/business generated recycling.
- MARR Facility. Recycle most residential major appliances for free.
- Yard & Garden Waste accepted for free in April and October (only). User fees apply during the rest of the year.
Notes
- Core Depot Recycling Facilities collect all Recycle BC’s category types.
- Satellite Depot Recycling Facilities collect only paper & cardboard, plastic & metal containers, and glass.
Location
Hours of Operation
- Tuesday to Saturday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm (PST Pacific Standard Time) - Closed on all Statutory Holidays
Payment Options
- Debit
- Cash
Site Details
- Weight based (scale) fees as per the current Resource Recovery Facilities Regulatory Bylaw.
- Organic Waste Disposal Facility. Public and Commercial organic waste accepted. Loads larger than 1.5 m3 require 48 hours advance notice to arrange disposal. Contact the RDCK’s Environmental Services Department.
- Satellite Depot Recycling Facility. Bins are located inside the entrance gate and are accessible during regular site hours.
- Recycling Facility DOES NOT accept commercial/business generated recycling.
- MARR Facility. Recycle most residential major appliances for free.
- Reuse Centre to drop off household items that are still in working condition and taken for free and reused by others. Mixed Waste fee applies to drop off items.
- Yard & Garden Waste accepted for free in April and October (only). User fees apply during the rest of the year.
Notes
- Core Depot Recycling Facilities collect all Recycle BC’s category types.
- Satellite Depot Recycling Facilities collect only paper & cardboard, plastic & metal containers, and glass.
General Information
- Approximately 7,000 tonnes of waste landfilled each year.
- Approximately 2,500 tonnes of waste diverted each year. Diverted materials include: corrugated cardboard, glass containers, metal containers, mixed waste paper, plastic containers (#1 – #7); plastic bags, major appliances, yard & garden waste, wood, scrap metal, soils, tires, and organic (food) waste.
- Closure expected in 2050 with an anticipated cumulative waste volume of 801,664 m3.
Location
- 8790 Railway Avenue (Community Centre)
Hours of Operation
- Wednesday & Saturday
11:00 am – 1:00 pm - Closed on all Statutory Holidays
Payment Options
- Cash
Site Details
- Accepts residential household mixed waste only.
- Volume based (no scale) fees as per the current Resource Recovery Facilities Regulatory Bylaw.
- Satellite Depot Recycling Facility. Bins are accessible during regular site hours only.
- Recycling Facility DOES NOT accept commercial/business generated recycling.
- DOES NOT accept MARR products.
Notes
- Core Depot Recycling Facilities collect all Recycle BC’s category types.
- Satellite Depot Recycling Facilities collect only paper & cardboard, plastic & metal containers, and glass.
Central Subregion (Nelson, Kaslo, Salmo, Electoral Areas D, E, F, & G)
Location
Hours of Operation
- Summer (May 1 to September 30)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm - Winter (October 1 to April 30)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm - Closed on all Statutory Holidays
Hours of Operation as of April 1, 2025
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Payment Options
- Debit
- Cash
Site Details
- Weight based (scale) fees as per the current Resource Recovery Facilities Regulatory Bylaw.
- Core Depot Recycling Facility. Bins are located inside the entrance gate and are accessible during regular site hours.
- Recycling Facility DOES NOT accept commercial/business generated recycling.
- MARR Facility. Recycle most residential major appliances for free.
- Reuse Centre to drop off household items that are still in working condition and taken for free and reused by other. Mixed waste fee applies to drop off items.
- Yard & Garden Waste accepted for free in May and October (only). User fees apply during the rest of the year.
Notes
- Core Depot Recycling Facilities collect all Recycle BC’s category types.
- Satellite Depot Recycling Facilities collect only paper & cardboard, plastic & metal containers, and glass.
Location
Hours of Operation
- Summer (May 1 to September 30)
Wednesday & Saturday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm - Winter (October 1 to April 30)
Wednesday & Saturday
10:00 am – 2:00 pm - Closed on all Statutory Holidays
Hours of Operation as of April 1, 2026
- Wednesday & Saturday
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Payment Options
- Debit
- Cash
Site Details
- Weight based (scale) fees as per the current Resource Recovery Facilities Regulatory Bylaw.
- Organic Waste Disposal Facility.
- MARR Facility. Recycle most residential major appliances for free.
- Reuse Centre to drop off household items that are still in working condition and taken for free and reused by other. Mixed waste fee applies to drop off items.
- Yard & Garden Waste accepted for free in May and October (only). User fees apply the rest of the year.
General Information
- Daily landfilling ceased in 2014 and the site now operates as a Transfer Station.
- Approximately 260 tonnes of waste diverted each year. Diverted materials include: major appliances, yard & garden waste, wood, scrap metal, tires, and organic (food) waste.
Location
Hours of Operation
- Monday to Saturday
8:30 am – 5:30 pm - Closed on all Statutory Holidays
Payment Options
- Debit
- Cash
Site Details
- Weight based (scale) fees as per the current Resource Recovery Facilities Regulatory Bylaw.
- Organic Waste Disposal Facility.
- Satellite Depot Recycling Facility. Bins are accessible during regular site hours.
- Recycling Facility DOES NOT accept commercial/business generated recycling.
- MARR Facility. Recycle most residential major appliances for free.
- Yard & Garden Waste accepted for free during May and October (only). User fees apply during the rest of the year.
Notes
- Core Depot Recycling Facilities collect all Recycle BC’s category types.
- Satellite Depot Recycling Facilities collect only paper & cardboard, plastic & metal containers, and glass.
General Information
- Daily landfilling ceased in 2014 and the site now operates as a Transfer Station.
- Approximately 260 tonnes of waste diverted each year. Diverted materials include: major appliances, yard & garden waste, wood, scrap metal, tires, and organic (food) waste.
Location
Hours of Operation
- Summer (May 1 to September 30)
Sunday, Tuesday & Friday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm - Winter (October 1 to April 30)
Sunday, Tuesday & Friday
10:00 am – 3:00 pm - Closed on all Statutory Holidays
Hours of Operation as of April 1, 2026
- Summer (April 1 – September 30)
Tuesday & Friday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm - Winter (October 1 – March 31)
Sunday, Tuesday & Friday
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Payment Options
- Cash
Site Details
- Volume based (no scale) fees as per the current Resource Recovery Facilities Regulatory Bylaw.
- Core Depot Recycling Facility. Bins are accessible during regular site hours.
- Recycling Facility DOES accept commercial/business generated recycling.
- MARR Facility. Recycle most residential major appliances for free.
- Reuse Centre to drop off household items that are still in working condition and taken for free and reused by other. Mixed waste fee applies to drop off items.
- Yard & Garden Waste accepted for free in May and October (only). User fees apply during the rest of the year.
Notes
- Core Depot Recycling Facilities collect all Recycle BC’s category types.
- Satellite Depot Recycling Facilities collect only paper & cardboard, plastic & metal containers, and glass.
Location
Hours of Operation
- LIMITED CAPACITY LOADS as of Jan 2026 until further notice
- Wednesday & Saturday
10:00 am – 2:00 pm - Closed on all Statutory Holidays
Payment Options
- Cash
Site Details
- Volume based (no scale) fees as per the current Resource Recovery Facilities Regulatory Bylaw.
- Satellite Depot Recycling Facility. Bins are accessible during regular site hours.
- Recycling Facility DOES NOT accept commercial/business generated recycling.
- MARR Facility. Recycle most residential major appliances for free.
- Reuse Centre to drop off household items that are still in working condition and taken for free and reused by other. Mixed waste fee applies to drop off items.
- Yard & Garden Waste accepted for free in May and October (only). User fees apply during the rest of the year.
Notes
- Core Depot Recycling Facilities collect all Recycle BC’s category types.
- Satellite Depot Recycling Facilities collect only paper & cardboard, plastic & metal containers, and glass.
Location
Hours of Operation
- Sunday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm - Closed on all Statutory Holidays
(NOTE: Site is closed on Easter Sunday. Site will be open on the Saturday of the Easter long weekend.)
Payment Options
- Cash
Site Details
- Accepts residential household mixed waste only.
- Volume based (no scale) fees as per the current Resource Recovery Facilities Regulatory Bylaw.
- Satellite Depot Recycling Facility. Bins are accessible during regular site hours.
- Recycling Facility DOES NOT accept commercial/business generated recycling.
- DOES NOT accept MARR products.
Notes
- Core Depot Recycling Facilities collect all Recycle BC’s category types.
- Satellite Depot Recycling Facilities collect only paper & cardboard, plastic & metal containers, and glass.
West Subregion (Castlegar, Nakusp, New Denver, Silverton, Slocan, Areas H, I , J, & K)
Location
Hours of Operation
- Saturday
10:00 am – 2:00 pm - Closed on all Statutory Holidays
Payment Options
- Cash
Site Details
- Volume based (no scale) fees as per the current Resource Recovery Facilities Regulatory Bylaw.
- Satellite Depot Recycling Facility. Bins are located inside the entrance gate and are accessible during regular site hours.
- Recycling Facility DOES NOT accept commercial/business generated recycling.
- MARR Facility. Recycle most residential major appliances for free.
- Yard & Garden Waste accepted for free in May and October (only). User fees apply during the rest of the year.
Notes
- Core Depot Recycling Facilities collect all Recycle BC’s category types.
- Satellite Depot Recycling Facilities collect only paper & cardboard, plastic & metal containers, and glass.
Location
Hours of Operation
- Year Round
Sunday
9:00 am – 1:00 pm - June 1 to September 30
Sunday & Wednesday
9:00 am – 1:00 pm - Closed on all Statutory Holidays.
The Edgewood Transfer Station will be CLOSED on Easter Sunday. The site will be open on the following Monday.
Payment Options
- Cash
Site Details
- Volume based (no scale) fees as per the current Resource Recovery Facilities Regulatory Bylaw.
- Core Depot Recycling Facility. Bins are accessible during regular site hours.
- Recycling Facility DOES NOT accept commercial/business generated recycling.
- MARR Facility. Recycle most residential major appliances for free.
- Yard & Garden Waste accepted for free during the month of May and October (only). User fees apply during the rest of the year.
Notes
- Core Depot Recycling Facilities collect all Recycle BC’s category types.
- Satellite Depot Recycling Facilities collect only paper & cardboard, plastic & metal containers, and glass.
Location
Hours of Operation
- Summer (May 1 to September 30)
Monday, Wednesday & Saturday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm - Winter (October 1 to April 30)
Monday
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Wednesday & Saturday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm - Closed on all Statutory Holidays
Payment Options
- Debit
- Cash
Site Details
- Weight based (scale) fees as per the current Resource Recovery Facilities Regulatory Bylaw.
- Core Depot Recycling Facility. Bins are accessible during regular site hours.
- Recycling Facility DOES accept commercial/business generated recycling.
- MARR Facility. Recycle most residential major appliances for free.
- Reuse Centre to drop off household items that are still in working condition and taken for free and reused by other. Mixed waste fee applies to drop off items.
- Yard & Garden Waste accepted for free in May and October (only). User fees apply during the rest of the year.
Notes
- Core Depot Recycling Facilities collect all Recycle BC’s category types.
- Satellite Depot Recycling Facilities collect only paper & cardboard, plastic & metal containers, and glass.
Location
Hours of Operation
- Summer (April 1 to October 31)
Monday to Saturday
8:30 am – 5:30 pm - Winter (November 1 to March 31)
Monday to Saturday
8:30 am – 4:00 pm - Closed on all Statutory Holidays
Payment Options
- Debit
- Cash
Site Details
- Weight based (scale) fees as per the current Resource Recovery Facilities Regulatory Bylaw.
- Organic Waste Disposal Facility.
- Core Depot Recycling Facility. Bins are accessible during regular site hours.
- Recycling Facility DOES accept commercial/business generated recycling.
- MARR Facility. Recycle most residential major appliances for free.
- Reuse Centre to drop off household items that are still in working condition and taken for free and reused by other. Mixed waste fee applies to drop off items.
- Yard & Garden Waste accepted for free in May and October (only). User fees apply during the rest of the year.
Notes
- Reuse Centre remains CLOSED until further notice.
- Core Depot Recycling Facilities collect all Recycle BC’s category types.
- Satellite Depot Recycling Facilities collect only paper & cardboard, plastic & metal containers, and glass.
General Information
- Approximately 22,000 tonnes of waste landfilled each year.
- Approximately 8,700 tonnes of waste diverted each year. Diverted materials include: corrugated cardboard, glass containers, metal containers, mixed waste paper, plastic containers (#1 – #7); plastic bags, major appliances, yard & garden waste, wood, scrap metal, soils, tires, and organic (food) waste.
- Septage Ponds (infiltration basins) are mixed with chipped wood diverted from the landfill.
- Closure expected in 2113 with an anticipated cumulative waste volume of 2,850,000 m3.
Location
Hours of Operation:
- Wednesday & Saturday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm - Closed on all Statutory Holidays
Payment Options
- Cash
Site Details
- Volume based (no scale) fees as per the current Resource Recovery Facilities Regulatory Bylaw.
- MARR Facility. Recycle most residential major appliances for free.
- Reuse Centre to drop off household items that are still in working condition and taken for free and reused by other. Mixed waste fee applies to drop off items.
- Yard & Garden Waste accepted for free in May and October (only). User fees apply during the rest of the year.
Location
Hours of Operation
- Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm - Closed on all Statutory Holidays
Payment Options
- Debit
- Cash
Site Details
- Volume based (no scale) fees as per the current Resource Recovery Facilities Regulatory Bylaw.
- Core Depot Recycling Facility. Bins are accessible during regular site hours.
- Recycling Facility DOES NOT accept commercial/business generated recycling.
- MARR Facility. Recycle most residential major appliances for free.
- Reuse Centre to drop off household items that are still in working condition and taken for free and reused by other. Mixed waste fee applies to drop off items.
- Yard & Garden Waste accepted for free in May and October (only). User fees apply during the rest of the year.
Notes
- Core Depot Recycling Facilities collect all Recycle BC’s category types.
- Satellite Depot Recycling Facilities collect only paper & cardboard, plastic & metal containers, and glass.
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Contact Information
250.352.8161