McKelvey Creek Regional Landfill - 2023 Upgrade and Construction Project

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Change is coming to the McKelvey Creek Regional Landfill in Trail due to the upgrade of the facility. The primary driver for these upgrades is to allow for necessary space for the upcoming Organics Diversion project. RDKB Areas A and B, and the municipalities of Rossland, Warfield, Trail, Montrose, and Fruitvale will have residential curbside green bin food waste collection starting in October 2023. Click the green bin and garbage collection schedule HERE.

READ THE LATEST NEWS IN OUR DOCUMENTS SECTION TOO!

**New** Looking for NEW GREEN BIN 2023 - Curbside Collection Program Information

Please visit our New Green Bin - Join the Conversation page below:

NEW Green Bin Curbside Collection Program 2023 - McKelvey Wasteshed




LATEST UPDATES at McKelvey:

If you need to contact McKelvey Creek Landfill during the upgrade and construction project, please use the following telephone number: 250-368-0231.

Head to our video section and drive with us through the new road layout and see how construction is coming on in our photos section. You will notice that the recycling area has moved to a new temporary location on-site.

Please do not bring your trailers with scrap metal during construction as it is too tight for vehicles to pull in with trailer loads and it causes a traffic congestion issue (this area is no longer drive-through during construction). Bringing trailers with any other mixed waste is acceptable.

We have now switched to volume based tipping fees until further notice. These are listed in our documents section.

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TRAIL BOTTLE DEPOT

During construction, why not check out what you can take to the Trail Bottle Depot in the Gulch. They accept way more than what you can take to the McKelvey Creek Landfill for ‘recycling’. Check it out! New products accepted as of Jan 1, 2023 are listed here: https://recyclebc.ca/newitems/

PLUS, AT A GLANCE:

  1. Electronics: https://recyclemyelectronics.ca/bc/what-can-i-recycle/
  2. Small appliances: From hand-held drills, microwaves, vacuums, and bench-top table saws, lamps to Christmas lights, remote control cars and video game units.
  3. Paint products - paint cans, spray cans
  4. All blue-bin ‘style’ recycling: paper products, cardboard, tin cans, all recyclable plastics and containers, glass containers, foam packaging, and flexible plastics (chip bags, granola bar wrappers, ziplock pouches)
  5. Deposit system – deposit bottles, cans and containers (recently added is all milk containers, jugs, and cartons!)

They can't take everything though. Residents have tried to drop off all sorts, including the following which are a no-go :

  • Small air conditioners
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Propane tanks
  • Chemicals
  • Fridges/stoves
  • Treadmill!

GENERAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT LAYOUT : METAL, PAINT & RECYCLE - June 26 (View in Project Documents)

GENERAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT LAYOUT : GARBAGE DISPOSAL (View in Project Documents)



At McKelvey from February to July 2023 please expect the following:

  • Delays & Disruptions. We appreciate your patience and kindness towards staff working on site.
  • New Road Layouts. For your Health & Safety, please obey all rules on site, slow down and pay attention to changes and traffic flow on site.
  • Possible Closures. Check this page, the news page on our website, and follow our social media platforms regularly, especially before your trip to the landfill, to find out the latest about what is happening on site. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram (rdkbdotcom).
  • Tipping fees will be based on volume not weight when the scales are being changed. Please refer to the volume based user fee schedule on this page.
  • Please separate and pre-sort all material BEFORE arriving at the landfill. Proper separation of materials will speed up the drop off process and it will save you money $$ in tipping fees.
  • Contact Numbers: The main line (250.364.9834) will be back in service in June 2023. In the meantime, please use 250.368.0231

So, how can you help?

  • Only come to the landfill if necessary. Using your curbside collection service will always be cheaper, more convenient and will reduce traffic volume on site. The Trail Bottle Depot in the Gulch can also be used for recycling household recyclables plus deposit based items.
  • If you do need to dispose of garbage, don't come to the landfill with just one bag, come less often, with more bags - this will also save you $$.

Scope of Work - The Project will include:

  • Relocation of the existing recycling area
  • Expansion of the transfer station area to accommodate organics diversion program
  • Replacement of the existing weigh scale with two new weigh scales (in-and-out scales)
  • Installation of water and sewer services
  • Installation of fibre optic for better connectivity

Change is coming to the McKelvey Creek Regional Landfill in Trail due to the upgrade of the facility. The primary driver for these upgrades is to allow for necessary space for the upcoming Organics Diversion project. RDKB Areas A and B, and the municipalities of Rossland, Warfield, Trail, Montrose, and Fruitvale will have residential curbside green bin food waste collection starting in October 2023. Click the green bin and garbage collection schedule HERE.

READ THE LATEST NEWS IN OUR DOCUMENTS SECTION TOO!

**New** Looking for NEW GREEN BIN 2023 - Curbside Collection Program Information

Please visit our New Green Bin - Join the Conversation page below:

NEW Green Bin Curbside Collection Program 2023 - McKelvey Wasteshed




LATEST UPDATES at McKelvey:

If you need to contact McKelvey Creek Landfill during the upgrade and construction project, please use the following telephone number: 250-368-0231.

Head to our video section and drive with us through the new road layout and see how construction is coming on in our photos section. You will notice that the recycling area has moved to a new temporary location on-site.

Please do not bring your trailers with scrap metal during construction as it is too tight for vehicles to pull in with trailer loads and it causes a traffic congestion issue (this area is no longer drive-through during construction). Bringing trailers with any other mixed waste is acceptable.

We have now switched to volume based tipping fees until further notice. These are listed in our documents section.

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TRAIL BOTTLE DEPOT

During construction, why not check out what you can take to the Trail Bottle Depot in the Gulch. They accept way more than what you can take to the McKelvey Creek Landfill for ‘recycling’. Check it out! New products accepted as of Jan 1, 2023 are listed here: https://recyclebc.ca/newitems/

PLUS, AT A GLANCE:

  1. Electronics: https://recyclemyelectronics.ca/bc/what-can-i-recycle/
  2. Small appliances: From hand-held drills, microwaves, vacuums, and bench-top table saws, lamps to Christmas lights, remote control cars and video game units.
  3. Paint products - paint cans, spray cans
  4. All blue-bin ‘style’ recycling: paper products, cardboard, tin cans, all recyclable plastics and containers, glass containers, foam packaging, and flexible plastics (chip bags, granola bar wrappers, ziplock pouches)
  5. Deposit system – deposit bottles, cans and containers (recently added is all milk containers, jugs, and cartons!)

They can't take everything though. Residents have tried to drop off all sorts, including the following which are a no-go :

  • Small air conditioners
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Propane tanks
  • Chemicals
  • Fridges/stoves
  • Treadmill!

GENERAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT LAYOUT : METAL, PAINT & RECYCLE - June 26 (View in Project Documents)

GENERAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT LAYOUT : GARBAGE DISPOSAL (View in Project Documents)



At McKelvey from February to July 2023 please expect the following:

  • Delays & Disruptions. We appreciate your patience and kindness towards staff working on site.
  • New Road Layouts. For your Health & Safety, please obey all rules on site, slow down and pay attention to changes and traffic flow on site.
  • Possible Closures. Check this page, the news page on our website, and follow our social media platforms regularly, especially before your trip to the landfill, to find out the latest about what is happening on site. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram (rdkbdotcom).
  • Tipping fees will be based on volume not weight when the scales are being changed. Please refer to the volume based user fee schedule on this page.
  • Please separate and pre-sort all material BEFORE arriving at the landfill. Proper separation of materials will speed up the drop off process and it will save you money $$ in tipping fees.
  • Contact Numbers: The main line (250.364.9834) will be back in service in June 2023. In the meantime, please use 250.368.0231

So, how can you help?

  • Only come to the landfill if necessary. Using your curbside collection service will always be cheaper, more convenient and will reduce traffic volume on site. The Trail Bottle Depot in the Gulch can also be used for recycling household recyclables plus deposit based items.
  • If you do need to dispose of garbage, don't come to the landfill with just one bag, come less often, with more bags - this will also save you $$.

Scope of Work - The Project will include:

  • Relocation of the existing recycling area
  • Expansion of the transfer station area to accommodate organics diversion program
  • Replacement of the existing weigh scale with two new weigh scales (in-and-out scales)
  • Installation of water and sewer services
  • Installation of fibre optic for better connectivity

Got a question? We'd love to hear it!

If you have any questions or feedback let the team know!

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    Can I finally take my recycle items to the land fill. The bottle depot is too hard to access.

    Barbara asked 9 days ago

    Hi Barbara,

    YES - you can take your recycling to the Trail landfill.  They have the bins ready to go for all of your recyclables.  

    Thanks!  

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    do you have a spot for yard and garden waste?

    wendy asked about 1 month ago

    Thanks for the question Wendy!

    YES, McKelvey Creek Landfill has an area for yard and garden waste drop-off.  There is a fee of $5 for a load (truckload or trailer).  

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    Can a refrigerator be disposed of at your site?

    Vicky asked 3 months ago

    Thanks for the question Vicky,

    YES you can dispose a fridge at McKelvey.... and No cost to bring a refrigerator to McKelvey Creek Regional Landfill.

    The large appliance recycling program in BC is known as 'MARR'.  When a new appliance is purchased in BC you pay a fee that helps cover the recycling costs of the appliances, therefore there are no charges during disposal of these products.  

    For more information, see their website here:

    https://www.largeappliancerecycling.ca/

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    Is an old wooden picket fence considered construction waste? Can it be disposed of at your site?

    TJ asked 4 months ago

    Hey TJ, thanks for the question!

    If the wood has been painted or treated, it will be 'construction-demolition waste', but if it is just raw lumber, it would be classified as 'clean-wood'.  

    Either way, it is accepted at our McKelvey Creek Site.  

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    Hello, Is there a cost to bring an older washer and dryer to the landfill? If so what is the cost?

    Bryan O’Malley asked 5 months ago

    Great question Bryan.

    No cost to bring a washer and dryer to McKelvey Creek Regional Landfill.

    There is a large appliance recycling program in BC known as 'MARR' (Major Applicance Recycling Roundtable).  When a new appliance is purchased in BC you pay an APF (Administrative Program Fee) that helps cover the recycling costs of the appliances, therefore there are no charges during disposal of these products.  

    For more information, see their website here:

    https://www.largeappliancerecycling.ca/

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    With the impending changes to curbside collection, I'd like to ask again about RDKB sponsoring a bear proof bin like the NCA used to have in sunningdale/glenmerry, with the impending changes to curbside collection. For those that do not have a safe way to store extra waste, a missed collection day can be very difficult to manage without attracting pests, or dangerous wildlife. I common scenario for me, is that my collection days are Mondays. If I start vacation on a Friday, I have 5 days of waste built up but no easy way to deal with that. Swinging by an NCA bear proof bin (with donation) on my way out of town at very early or late hours was perfect! Now my only option will be to leave the compostables curbside, several days in advance which will quite likely attract even more bears to my neighbourhood. I have lived in and visited cities where well constructed community bins were the norm instead of curbside. Have other models been considered? What accessible options will residence have to manage their landfill bound, and compost wastes outside of the curbside collection?

    Krista asked 5 months ago

    Thank-you for the question and comments Krista.  Unattended communal bins will not be a component of the RDKB plans for organics collection, or garbage collection.  Once the green bins are delivered, the RDKB will be offering an ability for residents to upgrade from their 80L ‘critter resistant’ green bin, to a certified bear resistant green bin.  This upgrade will be at a cost to the resident.  When we launch this component of the program this fall, we will notify the public with pricing and location of the green bin/bear bin trade in program.  Finally, you can use the McKelvey Creek Regional Landfill to drop-off both garbage and organics (this fall) outside of regular curbside collection dates.  

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    Are there any plans to upgrade the Bottle Depot area in the Gulch to make it better accessible? Parking & unloading is very difficult when it's busy. Especially along a busy road. Thanks

    Bee asked 5 months ago

    Thanks for the question 'Bee'.  

    The Trail Bottle Depot is not an RDKB facility and it is operated by Return-it and Encorp https://www.return-it.ca/about/ The Trail Bottle Depot is a great facility to drop your beverage containers and all of your recycling products that are included in the local curbside programs and other products that are not included in the curbside pick-up (eg. flexible plastics, foam packaging, paint and electronics). https://recyclebc.ca/what-can-i-recycle/ We are unaware of any plans to upgrade this facility.

    It can be a challenge to find parking at the Trail Bottle Depot when it is busy along Rossland Avenue.  Once our McKelvey Creek Landfill expansion project is complete, we will have a new recycling drop-off facility at this location with better traffic flow to serve the public.  

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    Can we bring a mattress & box spring there while you are renovating?

    V.E. Spies asked 6 months ago

    Yes, you can take everything there that you did before, but instead of being weight based the fees will be based on volume.  These volume based tipping fees will be calculated when you stop at the building pictured below.

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    Is this project funded by all areas (including Big White), or is it only funded by Areas A and B?

    asked 7 months ago

    This is a regional service funded by all areas of the RDKB, including Big White.

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    Can you tell me which spot will have the foam and plastic bags and overwrap as they used to be outside the paint building? Thank you.

    Dana asked 7 months ago

    Thanks for your question Dana.  The best place for your plastic bags, overwrap and foam during McKelvey construction is at the Trail Bottle depot in the 'Gulch', they take virtually everything you take to the McKelvey recycling area including paints, all paper, plastics, electronics, glass bottles and all deposit recycling.  

    McKelvey will have the recycling area moved from the present location and there will be signage to direct you to the new location in the actual landfill area entrance (Please see the posted Maps above).  Please note that there could be delays due to the contruction and we ask for the public's patience during this time.  

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