NOTICE: Temporary Suspension of Certain Material Acceptance at the Summerland Landfill
Due to the unprecedented flooding and resulting transportation challenges being experienced, starting Monday, November 22, 2021, the Summerland Sanitary Landfill is temporarily suspending acceptance of materials for recycling or disposal in the areas listed below until further notice:
- Glass Bottle and Jar Pavilion
- Foam Packaging Recycling (white and coloured)
- Car Battery Recycling
- Household Hazardous Waste Facility:
- Paint, Aerosol Cans, Flammable Liquids, Pesticides, Light Ballasts, Car Batteries, other Household Hazardous Wastes.
At this time curbside collection will continue as usual and the landfill will be accepting all other Recycling Depot materials.
Residents are asked to store any materials that have been suspended for acceptance at the landfill so they can be recycled or safely disposed of when the situation improves. The District of Summerland will update the public as soon as more information is available about highway openings and resumption of transportation of these materials.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.