The Regional District of Central Kootenay will open three new organic waste disposal sites next week.
RDCK officials said the sites will open at the Grohman Narrows, Ootischenia, and Salmo facilities on Jan. 22.
The new sites can be used by residents and businesses.
“Accepted materials include all food wastes, such as fruit and vegetable scraps, meats, small bones, cooked food, grains, and dairy, as well as food-soiled paper products, and other material fit to be composted in the RDCK’s new composting facilities,” said RDCK officials. “Items such as glass, plastics, metals, and other household wastes or recycling are not accepted. As well, compostable plastic products are not included as an accepted item.”
RDCK officials said materials will be mixed with chipped, clean wood waste, yard and garden materials, and food scraps from community organics collection services.
“For the communities in and around Nelson, Castlegar, and Salmo, the additional organic waste disposal sites will provide a great alternative to throwing organics in the garbage whenever backyard composting, curbside collection, drop-off, or other options are not available,” said RDCK officials.
The new service will also help the RDCK and transfer station users save money.
“While mixed waste is now $151.25 per tonne, organic waste can be disposed of for $96.75 per tonne. Customers can bring in organic waste by the container (max 121 liters) and only be charged $2.50 for the first four containers,” said RDCK staff. “However, if brought in with mixed waste (garbage), customers can dispose of one container of separated organic waste for free! This is a pilot incentive program to encourage customers to separate their organics from the rest of their garbage whenever possible.”
More on the new organic waste collection sites can be found below.
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