Campbell Mountain Landfill

• Penticton, B.C. compost safe despite concerning inspection report: city

  Newly-released information shows some concerns were raised about Penticton’s waste facility following an inspection last year.

  Environment

  Mar 13, 2023
  
• Catalytic converters swiped from South Okanagan parks office

  According to ICBC, theft of catalytic converters has risen due to a significant increase in the price of precious metals contained within these devices.

  Crime

  Jan 18, 2023
  
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• Area residents renew calls for better fire protection after major landfill fire near Penticton

  Water suppression efforts were delayed due to the lack of fire hydrants on site.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2021
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• Poor visibility hampers response efforts to Penticton landfill fire

  The fire had grown to a significant size before it was first reported by witnesses.

  Sep 14, 2020
• Summerland asking residents to temporarily avoid or limit visits to landfill during COVID-19 pandemic

  Home isolation has led to an unforeseen problem in the South Okanagan: A spike in visits to landfills.

  News

  Mar 26, 2020
• Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen purchases home near landfill for $500k

  The Campbell Mountain Landfill, located 5 kilometres east of downtown Penticton, has been operational for 45 years.

  Canada

  Feb 7, 2017