Solid Waste

Solid Waste Management in PRRD

On an annual basis, the PRRD landfills receive 6,000 tonnes of waste.

Recyling activities have increased 75% in the last four years. To find out more about recycling programs go to www.pRRDy.com.

The PRRD Waste Management function operates regional landfills in:

Bessborough
Chetwynd
Fort St. John

Transtor facilities (large compacting garbage bins) are operated in:

Tumbler Ridge
Hudson's Hope
Map of Tumbler Ridge / Hudson's Hope Transfer Sites (409 KB)

A rural landfill is in operation at Rose Prairie

A total of 35 transfer stations exist throughout the regional district.

Map of South Peace Landfill and Transfer Sites (689 KB)

Map of North Peace Landfill and Transfer Sites (689 KB)

Landfill & Transfer Station Information

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Tipping Fees at Landfills and Transfer Stations

Effective April 1, 2011, tipping fees for refuse disposal at landfills and transfer stations will increase as follows:
Regular Waste: from $35/tonne to $40/tonne;
Controlled Waste: from $70/tonne to $80/tonne; and
Restricted Waste: from $105/tonne to $120/tonne.
The minimum fee for regular waste is unchanged at $3.

New Penalty for Unsecured Loads!

Effective April 1, 2011, unsecured loads arriving at landfills and transfer stations will be charged double the applicable fee. Warnings will be given during a thirty-day grace period.