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In order to increase recycling opportunities and to reduce
Landfill costs, the District of Summerland is mandating the separation of
certain wastes from the general waste stream. By banning mixed loads, and
separating out those items that can be recycled, we will reduce the volume of
materials being placed in the Landfill. The following recyclable materials
can be placed in the Landfill at NO CHARGE when separated and placed in the
correct location:
Appliances with Freon and other Consumer Appliances (washers
and dryers, dishwashers, stoves, hot water tanks, and refrigeration units)
Electronic Waste (computers and accessories) although
TVs and stereo equipment are not recyclable at the Landfill and are considered
household garbage. TVs are accepted for recycling at J&C Bottling Depot in
Penticton at 200 Rosetown Ave, 492-5144.
Propane Tanks and Batteries
Clean Scrap Metal (sheet metal, siding, roofing, rebar,
flashing pipes, window frames, doors, furnaces, duct work, wire cable, bath
tubs, fencing, bicycle frames, automotive body parts, machinery, metal
furniture, tire rims, etc)
Separated Yard and Wood Waste - first 500 kg is free
(clean organic materials such as lumber, branches, plywood, particle board,
tree stumps, prunings, grass, flowers, leaves, etc which are free of non-wood
materials such as creosote, rocks, metal, heavy coats of paint, wire,
fiberglass, asphalt roofing materials, and other materials)
A penalty of double the applicable tipping charge will be imposed
on loads that contain more than 1% recyclable or compostable materials.
Separate Your Recyclables and Save!
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