Solid Waste Network Assessment

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The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is reviewing its network of solid waste facilities. The PRRD provides solid waste disposal locations across the rural region to protect the environment, prevent illegal dumping, and provide a convenient service to residents. Rising costs and challenges to accessing private land are forcing the PRRD to look for efficiencies to maintain and improve services where possible. As a result, the PRRD has been reviewing its current services and engaging with the public to understand what is working, the challenges, and the potential.

In March 2026, the PRRD requested feedback from the public through a survey posted on this project page. The survey asked questions to better understand how the public uses the PRRD transfer stations, landfills, and recycling facilities.

Based on the review and feedback, the PRRD is proposing changes to solid waste disposal that are intended to provide reasonable access to locations, improve efficiency, encourage use of facilities, make it easier for residents to recycle as well as manage costs. The proposed changes will result in the consolidation of 7 facilities into 3, larger, attended sites, upgrading 1 facility, closing 1 facility, and modifying hours to align with community demand.

The PRRD is requesting your feedback on the proposed changes to the network of solid waste facilities across the region.

Why we’re doing this

  • 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 reduce reliance on landfills.

  • To support decisions based on good data and community input.

Background

The PRRD’s regional solid waste network currently includes three landfills, 16 attended transfer stations, 11 unattended transfer stations, three privately run recycling depots, and three unattended recycling drop-off sites. In 2021, the PRRD’s Regional Solid Waste Management Plan, identified improving access and efficiency in the Solid Waste Facility Network as a priority. The 2021 Regional Solid Waste Management Plan also concluded that the current network provides broad access across a large rural region with some overlapping services, there are different levels of use at sites, recycling and diversion services are not available equally across the region, and long-term operating and replacement costs need to be considered. Prior to completing all recommended upgrades from the 2021 Regional Solid Waste Management Plan, the PRRD determined a comprehensive review was required to ensure any future investments were fair, coordinated and cost-effective.

How you can get involved

Phase 2 engagement

The second phase of engagement includes a survey and pop-up events, to gather feedback on proposed changes to the transfer station network and how different options may affect residents and communities before decisions are made. The survey is open from August 24, 2026, to September 11, 2026, at 4:30pm (PT).

Pop-up events will be held at transfer stations across the region on the dates listed in the project newsfeed. Drop by to learn more, ask questions and share your input.

Check out the newsfeed to see when we will be at a transfer station near you!

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is reviewing its network of solid waste facilities. The PRRD provides solid waste disposal locations across the rural region to protect the environment, prevent illegal dumping, and provide a convenient service to residents. Rising costs and challenges to accessing private land are forcing the PRRD to look for efficiencies to maintain and improve services where possible. As a result, the PRRD has been reviewing its current services and engaging with the public to understand what is working, the challenges, and the potential.

In March 2026, the PRRD requested feedback from the public through a survey posted on this project page. The survey asked questions to better understand how the public uses the PRRD transfer stations, landfills, and recycling facilities.

Based on the review and feedback, the PRRD is proposing changes to solid waste disposal that are intended to provide reasonable access to locations, improve efficiency, encourage use of facilities, make it easier for residents to recycle as well as manage costs. The proposed changes will result in the consolidation of 7 facilities into 3, larger, attended sites, upgrading 1 facility, closing 1 facility, and modifying hours to align with community demand.

The PRRD is requesting your feedback on the proposed changes to the network of solid waste facilities across the region.

Why we’re doing this

  • 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 reduce reliance on landfills.

  • To support decisions based on good data and community input.

Background

The PRRD’s regional solid waste network currently includes three landfills, 16 attended transfer stations, 11 unattended transfer stations, three privately run recycling depots, and three unattended recycling drop-off sites. In 2021, the PRRD’s Regional Solid Waste Management Plan, identified improving access and efficiency in the Solid Waste Facility Network as a priority. The 2021 Regional Solid Waste Management Plan also concluded that the current network provides broad access across a large rural region with some overlapping services, there are different levels of use at sites, recycling and diversion services are not available equally across the region, and long-term operating and replacement costs need to be considered. Prior to completing all recommended upgrades from the 2021 Regional Solid Waste Management Plan, the PRRD determined a comprehensive review was required to ensure any future investments were fair, coordinated and cost-effective.

How you can get involved

Phase 2 engagement

The second phase of engagement includes a survey and pop-up events, to gather feedback on proposed changes to the transfer station network and how different options may affect residents and communities before decisions are made. The survey is open from August 24, 2026, to September 11, 2026, at 4:30pm (PT).

Pop-up events will be held at transfer stations across the region on the dates listed in the project newsfeed. Drop by to learn more, ask questions and share your input.

Check out the newsfeed to see when we will be at a transfer station near you!

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 X (formerly 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 5 months 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

Page last updated: 14 Sep 2026, 11:15 AM