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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 1 on March 2: we want to know how you use the current system and what matters most to you.
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 1 on March 2: we want to know how you use the current system and what matters most to you.
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 reviewing the network of transfer stations across the region. Because the PRRD is large and communities are spread out, we want to make sure the system works well for everyone.
As communities grow and travel patterns change, the current system is facing new pressures. This review will help us understand what is working, what is not, and what changes could make the system easier to use, more efficient, and financially sustainable.
We want to hear from you! What is your experience with the current system? Survey is open March 2, 2026 to March 20, 2026 at 4:30pm (MST).
