Oliver Landfill

Hours of Operation

Summer Hours (March to November):

Open Monday to Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:45 pm

Closed all statutory holidays.

Winter Hours (December, January, February):

Open Monday to Friday: 12:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Open Saturdays: 10:00 am - 3:45 pm

Closed all statutory holidays and Boxing Day.

Oil & Antifreeze are only received Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Maximum 25 liters per day and proper containers required

Contact Info

Phone: 250-490-4129 (Solid Waste Hotline)

Email: solidwaste@rdos.bc.ca

Fax: 250-499-5021

Address: 498 Saddle Ridge Rd, Oliver BC

 

Fees and Charges (Bylaws)

Visa, Mastercard, Debit Cards and Cash accepted. 

Tipping Fees and Charges 2024 (costs by material)

Landfill Fees and Charges Regulatory Bylaw 2023 (Rules and Definitions)   

Before you go

Restrictions

  • Paint is limited to 25 litres per customer per day.
  • Fluorescent tubes are limited to 10 tubes per customer per day.
  • Smoke alarms and CO2 detectors accepted.
  • Mercury containing electronic and mechanical thermostats are accepted.

Recycling and Composting

Save money and reduce the amount of garbage you generate by separating recyclable or compostable materials from refuse.

See the following links for recycling and composting information:

  • general information on composting
  • information on where you can recycle items such as paint, batteries and used motor oil, refer to the "Where Can I Recycle" section of the website.

Prohibited (Hazardous) & Controlled Waste

Some types of waste are approved for disposal at the landfill but require special handling and disposal techniques to avoid creating health hazards, nuisances, or environmental pollution. Some waste, including radioactive, biomedical, automobiles, slaughterhouse, and other waste is prohibited from disposal at the landfill.

Contact the RDOS at 250-490-4129, toll free 1 8770610-3737 or email solidwaste@rdosbc.ca to find out ways to dispose of this waste.

View the most recent Landfill Design, Operations and Closure Plan (DOCP) for Oliver Sanitary Landfill

Annual Report

Annual reports are created every year for all RDOS-operated landfills. These are to provide historic trend information, outline operations, track expenditures, and create recommendations.