Solid Waste Management in PRRD
Recyling activities have increased 75% in the last four years. To find out more about recycling programs go to www.pRRRdy.com.
The PRRD Waste Management function operates regional landfills in:
- Bessborough
- Chetwynd
- Fort St. John
- A small rural landfill is in operation at Rose Prairie
Transtor facilities (large compacting garbage bins) are operated in:
- Tumbler Ridge
- Hudson's Hope
- Map of Tumbler Ridge / Hudson's Hope Transfer Sites
Total of 35 transfer stations exist throughout the regional district.
Landfill and Transfer Station Information
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Tipping Fees at Landfills and Transfer Stations
Effective April 1, 2013, tipping fees for refuse disposal at landfills and transfer stations will increase as follows:
Regular
Waste: from $45/tonne to $50/tonne;
Controlled Waste: from $90/tonne to $100/tonne; and
Restricted Waste: from $135/tonne to $150/tonne.
The minimum fee for regular waste is $3.50.
For more information regarding waste management and associated fees in the Regional District, refer to the Solid Waste Regulation Bylaw and the Solid Waste Disposal Fee Bylaw, both listed below.
New Penalty for Unsecured Loads!
All unsecured loads arriving at landfills and transfer stations will be charged double the applicable fee.
Credit Application, Regulations & Fees
Commercial Solid Waste Credit Application
Solid Waste Regulation Bylaw No. 2065, 2013
Solid Waste Disposal Fee Bylaw No. 2053, 2013
Oil and Gas Notice - Prohibited Waste
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Solid Waste Plans and Strategies
Other solid waste activities and achievements include:
- Solid Waste Management Plan updated March 1, 2009
- Construction of modern, controlled transfer stations will replace unattended existing facilities. Six new facilities are planned in 2012, in the following areas:
- Kelly Lake
- Tomslake
- Pink Mountain
- Wonowon
- Prespatou
- Rose Prairie (existing rural landfill will be converted)
- Landfill gas management system will be installed at the Fort St. John landfill in 2012
- On-going public awareness and education programs promoting waste reduction
- Recycling program to divert multi-materials from landfills
- Development of wood waste management plan with a pilot composting project
- Agricultural plastics pilot program to commence in 2012

