TNRD announces temporary closures of some recycling depots

KAMLOOPS — Some residents within the Thompson – Nicola Regional District (TNRD) who were looking to drop off their recyclables, will have to wait a few days.

In a news release issued Monday (Jul. 3), the TNRD says it is suspending the collection of residential packaging and paper effective because of hauling supply shortages.

The Boston Flats Eco-Depot, Clearwater Eco-Depot, Louis Creek Eco-Depot, Lower Nicola Eco-Depot, Paul Lake Transfer Station, and the Sun Peaks Transfer Station are affected. Other transfer stations within the regional district will continue to operate normally.

The TNRD says the Boston Flats and Lower Nicola Eco-Depots will be able to receive recyclable products Tuesday at approximately 10 a.m. but it doesn’t rule out further service interruptions at the sites over the next several days.

The service interruptions are expected to last for 1 to 5 days. There is no impact to other collection streams, including garbage, large appliances, scrap metal, propane tanks, tires, electronics, small appliances, paint, pesticides, flammable liquids, batteries, cooling appliances, used oil, and commercial cardboard.

“We apologize to customers for the inconvenience, and we are working with Recycle BC and their service providers to restore service to affected locations as soon as possible to minimize impacts to customers,” said Adriana Mailloux, TNRD Solid Waste and Recycling Manager.