Compost sales coming to RDKB

Kootenay Boundary residents will soon be able to buy Class A compost at local landfill and transfer sites.

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary board of directors approved a model for the sale of compost at its Sept. 17 meeting.

Beginning in October, residents can purchase Class A compost at McKelvey Creek Landfill, Grand Forks Landfill and Rock Creek Transfer Station at a cost of $10 per cubic metre, with a minimum charge of $5.

There will be a maximum of 2 cubic metres per load.

Anyone wishing to take compost material will be required to self-load – no equipment will be available on site for use.

A handout will be provided to each customer who purchases compost that meets the Fertilizers Act (Canada) and Regulations labelling requirements.

The Regional District of Central Kootenay launched a similar program in August.

The RDKB’s rates are slightly lower than the RDCK’s, where customers are charged $20 per cubic metre at the Ootischenia Landfill, with a maximum load of 1.5 cubic metres per day.


Want to get your business noticed? Have you considered advertising through your local radio station? Speak to one of our sales agents and find out how radio advertising can boost your business today. Call 250-365-7600 or email Vista Radio.

Storrm Lennie
Storrm Lennie
Storrm began her journalism career in the Kootenays, joining Vista Radio in 2022. Originally from Red Deer, Alta., she now calls Nelson home and brings her passion for politics and community to her reporting.

Continue Reading

cjat Now playing play

ckqr Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

BREAKING: Multiple injuries reported in Highway 39 bus crash south of Mackenzie

Highway 39 at the 11300 block south of Mackenzie is closed in both directions as RCMP and other emergency crews attend a vehicle incident involving a bus.

Two dead in suspected grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola

The B.C. Conservation Officer Service has ended its search near Bella Coola after the second victim of a suspected grizzly bear attack was found dead.

Democrats claim House and Senate majorities

Democratic leaders say they have won majorities in the U.S. House and Senate after Tuesday’s midterm elections.

B.C. privacy watchdog investigating Crime Stoppers after data breach of online tip system

B.C.’s privacy watchdog is investigating whether B.C. Crime Stoppers adequately protected anonymous tipsters’ personal information after a breach at its tip-platform provider.

BC Conservation Officers investigating suspected fatal grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola

The B.C. Conservation Officer Service is investigating a suspected fatal grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola after one person was found dead, and a second still missing.
- Advertisement -