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Oliver Landfill
Summer Hours (March to November):Open Monday to Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:45 pm Closed all statutory holidays. |
Winter Hours (December, January, February):Open Monday to Friday: 12:00 pm - 3:45 pm Open Saturdays: 10:00 am - 3:45 pm Closed all statutory holidays and Boxing Day. |
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Oil & Antifreeze are only received Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Maximum 25 liters per day and proper containers required |
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Phone: 250-490-4129 (Solid Waste Hotline) |
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Email: solidwaste@rdos.bc.ca |
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Fax: 250-499-5021 |
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Address: 498 Saddle Ridge Rd, Oliver BC |
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Visa, Mastercard, Debit Cards and Cash accepted. |
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Tipping Fees and Charges 2024 (costs by material) Landfill Fees and Charges Regulatory Bylaw 2023 (Rules and Definitions) |
Before you go
- Remember to tarp or secure all loads or fees will be doubled to a minimum of $10.00.
- You can save a lot of money if your loads contain only seperated materials. Cleck in Fees and Charges above for items that can be recycled and what items are not allowed in the landfill.
- Asbestos, Demolition, Burned Structures, Lead Paint, New Construction
- Information on Depot Recycling: Recyclables must be sorted, as directed by signage.
- Agricultural Waste
Restrictions
- Paint is limited to 25 litres per customer per day.
- Fluorescent tubes are limited to 10 tubes per customer per day.
- Smoke alarms and CO2 detectors accepted.
- Mercury containing electronic and mechanical thermostats are accepted.
Recycling and Composting
Save money and reduce the amount of garbage you generate by separating recyclable or compostable materials from refuse.
See the following links for recycling and composting information:
- general information on composting
- information on where you can recycle items such as paint, batteries and used motor oil, refer to the "Where Can I Recycle" section of the website.
Prohibited (Hazardous) & Controlled Waste
Some types of waste are approved for disposal at the landfill but require special handling and disposal techniques to avoid creating health hazards, nuisances, or environmental pollution. Some waste, including radioactive, biomedical, automobiles, slaughterhouse, and other waste is prohibited from disposal at the landfill.
Contact the RDOS at 250-490-4129, toll free 1 8770610-3737 or email solidwaste@rdosbc.ca to find out ways to dispose of this waste.
View the most recent Landfill Design, Operations and Closure Plan (DOCP) for Oliver Sanitary Landfill
Annual Report
Annual reports are created every year for all RDOS-operated landfills. These are to provide historic trend information, outline operations, track expenditures, and create recommendations.
