Okanagan Recycling

• Kelowna, West Kelowna fined $55K for exceeding contaminated recycling levels: RDCO

  The Regional District of the Central Okanagan says waste audits show an average of eight per cent contamination of recycling, well above the allowable level of three per cent.

  Canada

  Feb 24, 2023
  
• ‘Poor choices’: High levels of garbage found in Central Okanagan recycling

  High levels of garbage are being found in Central Okanagan recycling bins. This could result in municipalities facing financial penalties and an increase on curbside rates.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2022
  
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• B.C. flooding disrupting some Okanagan recycling collection

  Many local governments in the Okanagan have warned residents that glass and styrofoam recycling won't be accepted at many recycling depots starting on Monday.

  Consumer

  Nov 19, 2021
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• Pilot project for cork recycling pops up in West Kelowna

  "We are going into it not knowing what to expect but I think at the end of the day the ultimate objective is keeping this material out of the landfill."

  Lifestyle

  Jun 14, 2021