Glenmore Landfill

• Kelowna, B.C. landfill fire snuffed out overnight, blaze deemed not suspicious

  According to the Kelowna Fire Department, numerous calls about the fire were received at around 7:30 p.m. Monday. The cause of the fire is undetermined.

  Fire

  Jul 11, 2023
  
• Heavy users of Kelowna landfill facing another fee hike

  On Jan. 1, the per-tonne fee at the Glenmore landfill in Kelowna will rise to $104 from $102, though the $12 price for loads under 250 kg will remain the same.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2022
  
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• Renewable natural gas being created through Kelowna, B.C. landfill

  The waste at the landfill creates a lot of methane, which would typically be released into the environment. The goal is to replace conventional natural gas in B.C.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2022
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• Free Christmas tree drop off at Glenmore landfill: City of Kelowna

  The city said loads must contain only Christmas trees, and that residents are reminded to remove all decorations, including tinsel.

  Dec 13, 2019
• The City of Kelowna spends millions to protect landfill

  The City of Kelowna purchased 182 acres of land at the south end of the landfill, known as Diamond Mountain.

  Canada

  Jan 10, 2019
• Glenmore landfill fees to rise in 2019

  New rates will take effect on January 1st.

  Nov 30, 2018
• Massive housing development near Kelowna landfill too cost risky say city planners

  "The risks to residential quality of life and City operations are too great to allow the proposal to proceed as-is."

  Mar 16, 2018
• It’s going to cost more to dump refuse at the Kelowna landfill

  The city is increasing tipping fees at the landfill saying it's necessary to ensure the facility remains self-funding.

  Environment

  Oct 3, 2017
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• Landfill drop-off site may be coming to Kelowna’s Mission area

  The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) is exploring the idea of building a solid waste drop-off location in the city's Mission area.

  News

  Aug 15, 2017