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Peace River Regional District (PRRD) junk removal & disposal guide

One regional guide for Dawson Creek and Fort St. John where the same regional disposal authority supplies the core public route.

Hours. Dawson Creek Transfer Station. Dawson Creek: summer May–Oct daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; winter Nov–Apr Wed–Sun 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; inbound gate closes 15 minutes before closing.

Official municipal / regional sources linked below

Quick answer

Peace River Regional District (PRRD) disposal at a glance

Location / facilityDawson Creek Transfer Station: 829 Highway 49, Dawson Creek. Other PRRD communities use the nearest listed regional facility.
HoursDawson Creek: summer May–Oct daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; winter Nov–Apr Wed–Sun 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; inbound gate closes 15 minutes before closing.
Cost / free optionsFees and accepted materials depend on facility and waste type; check the PRRD fee schedule before hauling.
Best public routePeace River Regional District landfill and transfer-station network
Special itemsAppliances, scrap metal, tires and other diverted materials are separated at designated regional facilities.

Local drop-off & pickup details

Practical local details to check before you load, set out or book a large item.

Location / facility
Dawson Creek Transfer Station: 829 Highway 49, Dawson Creek. Other PRRD communities use the nearest listed regional facility.
Hours
Dawson Creek: summer May–Oct daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; winter Nov–Apr Wed–Sun 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; inbound gate closes 15 minutes before closing.
Cost / free options
Fees and accepted materials depend on facility and waste type; check the PRRD fee schedule before hauling.
Best public route
Peace River Regional District landfill and transfer-station network
Special items
Appliances, scrap metal, tires and other diverted materials are separated at designated regional facilities.
Material routes covered
Furniture & mattresses; Appliances; Renovation debris; Tires

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.

Dawson Creek

Large-item route: Self-haul household bulky waste to Dawson Creek Transfer Station; tell the attendant which materials you are bringing.

Facility / address: Dawson Creek Transfer Station, 829 Highway 49, Dawson Creek, BC.

Phone / contact: Transfer Station: 250-782-1099.

Hours / timing: May–Oct: daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Nov–Apr: Wed–Sun 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Mon/Tue closed. Inbound gate closes 15 minutes early; closed Jan. 1 and Dec. 25.

Contact details and disposal conditions may change; confirm current information with the linked official source before visiting.

Fort St. John

Large-item route: Self-haul bulky household waste to North Peace Regional Landfill; separate prohibited hazardous material and batteries.

Facility / address: North Peace Regional Landfill, 7014 269 Road, Charlie Lake, BC.

Phone / contact: Landfill: 250-784-4361.

Hours / timing: Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun closed. Inbound gate closes 15 minutes early. Closed January 1 and December 25.

Contact details and disposal conditions may change; confirm current information with the linked official source before visiting.

COMMUNITIES COVERED BY THIS REGIONAL GUIDE

Dawson Creek, Fort St. John.

LOCAL DISPOSAL OPTIONS

How to dispose of common items in Peace River Regional District (PRRD)

Mattresses, couches and household furniture

Bulky furniture and household waste can be routed through regional landfills or transfer stations according to the current accepted-material list.

Appliances, electronics, paint, propane and other special items

Appliances, scrap metal, tires and other diverted materials are separated at designated regional facilities.

Renovation, construction and yard debris

Residential construction and demolition material can be accepted at specified regional facilities; sort the load and check current fees first.

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Selected official disposal detail checked October 13, 2026: The PRRD distributes eligible resident cleanup coupons and publishes facility-specific landfill and transfer station rules. This verifies only the stated detail—not every rule, fee, or operating hour in this guide. Recheck the linked authority before acting.

Official source links and limits

Disposal contact details for Fort St. John checked October 6, 2026. Other material guidance retains its earlier review scope; follow the linked operator instructions for current restrictions and fees.

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