The Board of Directors of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary adopted Zero Waste (click for more on Zero Waste) as a goal and guiding philosophy in November, 2000. The RDKB was the first Regional District in BC to adopt a Zero Waste goal and it has now been followed by six others representing over 60% of the provincial population.
In addition to the Regional Districts of Nanaimo, Cowichan Valley, Sunshine Coast, Greater Vancouver, Central Kootenay and Central Okanagan our own Cities of Trail, Rossland and Grand Forks and the Village of Fruitvale have all adopted Zero Waste goals.The RDKB's Environmental Services Department is responsible for managment of services that enhance our natural environment.
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has the responsiblity for the management of regional landfills and for providing recycling collection services for all residents.
The RDKB also has programs to control the spread of invasive weeds in specified Electoral Areas 'A', 'D' & 'E' and provides Eurasian Milfoil Control in Christina Lake.
The RDKB's waste management policy is structured according to the Five R's Hierarchy: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover, Residual Management.
According to policies laid out in the 2005 Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP), the RDKB provides recycling programs, transfer stations, landfills, and education on Reduce and Reuse opportunities.
During 2004 to 2005 the RDKB conducted the mandatory 5-year review of the Solid Waste Management Plan. The review was carried out by a Public Advisory Committee made up of members of the public, staff from member municipalities and representatives of local waste management companies and the Ministry of Environment.
For more information contact the Enviornmental Services Director @ (250) 368.9148 or 1.800.355.7352
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