The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is waiving tipping fees for yard and garden waste at the Creston landfill this October to encourage FireSmart practices and reduce backyard burning.
Residents can drop off hedge clippings, weeds, shrubs and tree branches between five and 25 centimetres in diameter. Items not accepted include tree stumps, noxious weeds, plant material deemed infectious by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, as well as soil, rocks, food scraps, chipped wood and fruit or vegetable material.
Each household is limited to one pickup truck load of up to 2.5 cubic metres per day.
Commercial loads must go directly to a landfill and may be charged tipping fees. All material must be loose and secured; bags have to be emptied and taken away by the customer.
Residents are reminded to declare all loads to the site attendant and expect delays, as space is limited and loads may be restricted.
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