Compost Site
No household garbage or recyclables.
Monitoring of the Compost Site can be expected and hours of access changed (gate closed) if the compost site is used as a garbage dump or otherwise vandalized. Please report abuse to 250.767.2108.
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May 2012. The compost site has been vandalized.
Garbage (Metal, Plastic, Furniture, Mattresses, household garbage) has been dumped at our site dedicated for yard and garden waste.
Peachland Council has authorized the compost site to be open only from 7 a.m. to 3:30 pm, 7 days per week. The site will be monitored daily.
June 18, 2012. Despite reducing the open hours of the compost site, the site is still being used as a dumping ground. This Lazy Boy Chair was among items removed from the Compost Site.
The Compost Site is located about 6 km up Princeton Avenue. Princeton Ave will turn to gravel (travel less than1/2 km on gravel), turn right at the cattle guard, read and obey the signs.
ACCEPTABLE: Grass, leaves, pine needles, cones, windfall fruit, garden plants, branches and tree prunings, and christmas trees.
NOT ACCEPTABLE: Household hazardous waste including solvent, oil, pesticides, paint, cleaners; construction, demolition and renovation debris including asphalt, drywall, concrete, large trees and stumps, all paper and cardboard. Loads containing these items are subject to fines.
There are many private companies that accept non-compostable and waste materials at little or no charge. Check http://www.regionaldistrict.com for more information
If you find an illegal dump, contact:
- On Crown lands:
Regional Waste Reduction Office
(250) 469-6250
Peachland (250) 767-2108
- On Highway right-of-ways:
Ministry of Transportation
Westside 769-1397
Kelowna 766-3970 (for roads not maintained by the City of Kelowna)
Peachland 767-2108