Garbage & Recycling
In the RDEK, we have a strong focus on recycling. We have a Recycle BC Depots at all of our staffed transfer stations (Cranbrook, Kimberley, Fernie, Elkford, Sparwood) and at the Invermere Transfer Station in the Invermere Industrial Park that take the widest variety of recyclables including everything from baggies to styroforam.
There are also over 600 yellow bin recycling bins out across the East Kootenay for the collection of paper, cardboard, tin cans and plastics #1-#6 (no styrofoam).
In addition, there are a number of provincial recycling programs, known as Provincial Extended Producer Programs.
To learn more about our recycling programs, the provincial extended producer programs (like oil, tires, batteries and electronics), or to get the hours of operation for specific transfer stations or landfills, visit the links on the left or engage.rdek.bc.ca/recycle and download the latest recycling guides, ask how to recycle something in the FAQ section or get info on all the items that can go to a Recycle BC Depot.
You can also visit: https://www.rcbc.ca/recyclepedia/search to access the provincial recycling database and search for recycling locations near you.
Links and Forms
Yellow Bin Program
Request an Account for Transfer Stations and Landfills
Completed application forms can be submitted by mail or email.
Mail: Regional District of East Kootenay
Attn: Finance Department
19-24th Avenue S
Cranbrook, BC V1C 3H8
Email: financedept@rdek.bc.ca
Tipping Fees
- Columbia Valley Landfill User Fees – District of Invermere, Village of Canal Flats, Village of Radium Hot Springs , Electoral Area F, and Electoral Area G
- Central User Fee Schedule - City of Cranbrook, City of Kimberley, Electoral Area B , Electoral Area C, and Electoral Area E
- Elk Valley User Fee Schedule - City of Fernie, District of Elkford, District of Sparwood, and Electoral Area A
Solid Waste Facilities in the RDEK
The RDEK operates 5 urban transfer stations, 15 rural transfer stations and 3 landfills. To find the closest Solid Waste Facility near you, please click on the map below:
Map: Solid Waste facilities
2021 Annual Groundwater Monitoring Reports
2020 Annual Groundwater Monitoring Reports
Last edited: Tue, March 22, 2022 - 10:22:26
