Demolition, Renovation, New Construction, Burned Structures
Demolishing, Renovating or Altering a Structure
Before Demolishing, Renovating or Altering a Structure follow four steps: agency agreements, hazardous assessment, Waste Disposal Application, and hauling procedure:
- Before Demo/Reno/Altering 4 Required Steps - Flowchart
- 4 Required Steps - More Details
- Contact List for Hazard Assessment and for Abatement Contractors
- Waste Disposal Application (WDA) for Demo & Reno Materials
The Waste Disposal Application can be filled in electronically. Save to your computer before filling out
- The Okanagan Falls Landfill offers significantly lower tipping fees for co-mingled assessed demolition/renovation materials with an Approved RDOS WDA (Service Area Rate $120 M/T, Non-Service Area Rate $145 M/T)
- See RDOS Landfills Fees & Charges Bylaw and RDOS Landfills Regulatory Bylaw for tipping fees.
New Construction Mixed Load
New Construction Mixed Load are materials that are generated from new construction, where no existing structure has been altered, and that contains two or more recyclable building materials from a new construction site.
- If an existing structure is being altered, it is deemed Demolition or Renovation Material and has different procedures for disposal.
For Construction Mixed Load from only new construction (no existing structures are being altered):
Burned Material
Burned material must have been extinguished and allowed to entirely cool for at least 14 days. For Landfill acceptance, procedures and times follow the steps below:
Asbestos Disposal
Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) is received at the Campbell Mountain and Oliver Landfills following strict hauling protocols. Contact the RDOS well in advance to schedule a Landfill disposal appointment to ensure safe and timely disposal.
- Guide to Asbestos (ACM) Disposal
- RDOS Landfill Asbestos Disposal Checklist
- General information about management of Waste Asbestos
Lead Based Material Disposal
Before Demolishing, Renovating, or Altering a structure, it must be inspected for hazardous materials, including lead.