Regional District of North Okanagan disposal at a glance
Local drop-off & pickup details
Practical local details to check before you load, set out or book a large item.
- Location / facility
- 120 Birnie Road, about 4 km south of Vernon on Highway 97
- Hours
- Mar 1–Nov 30: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Sat–Sun 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Dec 1–Feb 28: same weekday/Saturday hours, Sunday closed.
- Cost / free options
- Garbage and other disposal streams are fee-based; many stewardship materials can be recycled elsewhere for free. Check the current RDNO fee schedule before hauling.
- Best public route
- Greater Vernon Diversion & Disposal Facility
- Special items
- Appliances and other special streams are separated for diversion where programs exist.
- Material routes covered
- Furniture & mattresses; Appliances; Electronics; Household hazardous waste; Renovation debris
Community-specific drop-off details
These community names use the same regional waste authority, but the practical facility route is shown here so you do not have to guess where to go.
Coldstream
Large-item route: Self-haul bulky waste to the Greater Vernon Landfill, which serves the District of Coldstream; separate special streams as required.
Facility / address: Greater Vernon Landfill, 120 Birnie Road, about 4 km south of Vernon on Hwy 97.
Phone / contact: RDNO Solid Waste Office: 250-550-3785.
Hours / timing: Mar 1–Nov 30 Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Sat–Sun 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Dec 1–Feb 28 Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Sat 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun closed.
Vernon
Large-item route: Self-haul household garbage and eligible bulky material to the Greater Vernon Diversion & Disposal Facility; material-specific fees and restrictions apply.
Facility / address: Greater Vernon Diversion & Disposal Facility, 120 Birnie Road, Vernon, BC.
Phone / contact: RDNO Solid Waste: 250-550-3785.
Hours / timing: Mar–Nov: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sat/Sun 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Dec–Feb: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sat 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sun closed. Check statutory-holiday closures.
Contact details and disposal conditions may change; confirm current information with the linked official source before visiting.
How to dispose of common items in Regional District of North Okanagan
Mattresses, couches and household furniture
Furniture and mattresses should be checked against the facility’s current accepted-material and fee information.
Appliances, electronics, paint, propane and other special items
Appliances and other special streams are separated for diversion where programs exist.
Renovation, construction and yard debris
Renovation material should be sorted and checked against current facility categories before travel.
Before you set out or haul a large item
In Regional District of North Okanagan, classify the item before choosing the disposal route. Furniture, mattresses, refrigerant appliances, electronics, household hazardous waste and construction debris can be governed by different collection or facility rules even when they come from the same home.
Use Regional District of North Okanagan — official waste/disposal information to re-check the current collection date or booking requirement, item dimensions or weight limits, facility hours, fees and preparation instructions. If the guide uses a regional authority, that is intentional: the regional waste operator may control disposal even when curbside service is associated with the municipality.
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