Solid Waste Network Assessment

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The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is large and communities are spread out, so we want to make sure the system works well for everyone. To do this, we are assessing the network of landfills and transfer stations across the region.

Over time, the transfer station network has grown bit by bit. Some sites offer different services. Some sites are close together and others, far apart. Much of the equipment in the network is getting old. Residents have said they are worried about having to travel long distances, limited hours of operation and differences in service between sites.

The Solid Waste Network Assessment project will help us learn several things. It will show us what parts of the network are working well and what can be improved. It will suggest changes to make the system easier to use. These changes will also make the system more efficient and affordable over the long term.

Why Are We Doing This?

We aim:

  • To understand how people currently use transfer stations
  • To understand what challenges people face
  • To make sure all residents have reliable access to waste and recycling services
  • To consider options that could improve service, reduce costs and support long‑term planning
  • To ensure future decisions are based on good data and community input

About the Network

In 2021, the PRRD’s Regional Solid Waste Management Plan identified the need to improve access and efficiency in the solid waste facility network. At that time, some network upgrades were paused to allow for the completion of a full network assessment to ensure that any future investments are fair, coordinated and cost-effective.

Today, the system includes:

  • 3 landfills
  • 16 attended transfer stations
  • 11 unattended transfer stations
  • 3 privately run recycling depots
  • 3 unattended recycling drop‑off sites

This network has served the region for a long time, but community needs have changed. We now need to take another look at how well everything is working and what could be improved. We want to make sure the system is easy to use, works well for all communities, and can be maintained now and into the future over the long term.

How You Can Get Involved

Watch out for upcoming engagement opportunities!

  • Look out for Survey 2 and in-person events in the spring: we want your feedback on potential changes to the transfer stations in the PRRD.

Stay Informed

All updates, surveys and engagement opportunities will be posted here on this project page. This is the best place to follow the project and participate! Subscribe for project updates to stay informed.

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is large and communities are spread out, so we want to make sure the system works well for everyone. To do this, we are assessing the network of landfills and transfer stations across the region.

Over time, the transfer station network has grown bit by bit. Some sites offer different services. Some sites are close together and others, far apart. Much of the equipment in the network is getting old. Residents have said they are worried about having to travel long distances, limited hours of operation and differences in service between sites.

The Solid Waste Network Assessment project will help us learn several things. It will show us what parts of the network are working well and what can be improved. It will suggest changes to make the system easier to use. These changes will also make the system more efficient and affordable over the long term.

Why Are We Doing This?

We aim:

  • To understand how people currently use transfer stations
  • To understand what challenges people face
  • To make sure all residents have reliable access to waste and recycling services
  • To consider options that could improve service, reduce costs and support long‑term planning
  • To ensure future decisions are based on good data and community input

About the Network

In 2021, the PRRD’s Regional Solid Waste Management Plan identified the need to improve access and efficiency in the solid waste facility network. At that time, some network upgrades were paused to allow for the completion of a full network assessment to ensure that any future investments are fair, coordinated and cost-effective.

Today, the system includes:

  • 3 landfills
  • 16 attended transfer stations
  • 11 unattended transfer stations
  • 3 privately run recycling depots
  • 3 unattended recycling drop‑off sites

This network has served the region for a long time, but community needs have changed. We now need to take another look at how well everything is working and what could be improved. We want to make sure the system is easy to use, works well for all communities, and can be maintained now and into the future over the long term.

How You Can Get Involved

Watch out for upcoming engagement opportunities!

  • Look out for Survey 2 and in-person events in the spring: we want your feedback on potential changes to the transfer stations in the PRRD.

Stay Informed

All updates, surveys and engagement opportunities will be posted here on this project page. This is the best place to follow the project and participate! Subscribe for project updates to stay informed.

Ask the Project Team

Feel free to post your questions here and a member of the PRRD Project Team will post an answer. Your questions are valuable and can help other community members!

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  • Share Why can’t people take things home from the landfill if it’s something someone can reuse it cuts your costs and helps people out making things out of something you reuse on Facebook Share Why can’t people take things home from the landfill if it’s something someone can reuse it cuts your costs and helps people out making things out of something you reuse on Twitter Share Why can’t people take things home from the landfill if it’s something someone can reuse it cuts your costs and helps people out making things out of something you reuse on Linkedin Email Why can’t people take things home from the landfill if it’s something someone can reuse it cuts your costs and helps people out making things out of something you reuse link

    Why can’t people take things home from the landfill if it’s something someone can reuse it cuts your costs and helps people out making things out of something you reuse

    Kevin Guillet asked about 1 month ago

    That’s a great question! It makes perfect sense to want to rescue items that still have life in them. However, the Peace River Regional District has to balance sustainability with safety regulations.

    We can't allow removing items from the landfill because of:

    Public Safety: Landfills can be dangerous. The condition of items within the landfill is unknown and may be sharp or structurally unstable if removed.

    Operational Hazards: Landfills are active industrial sites with heavy machinery and vehicle traffic, making it unsafe for pedestrians to browse.

    Legal Regulations: We are required to follow specific provincial waste management guidelines that prohibit the unauthorized removal of materials.

    We love the spirit of upcycling! To help you find treasures safely, we offer Share Sheds at many of our locations. These are designated areas where you can drop off or pick up items in good condition, keeping them out of the landfill entirely.

    You can learn more about our Share Sheds at: https://www.prrd.bc.ca/home-property/garbage-and-recycling/landfills-and-transfer-stations/#shareshed

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