TNRD launches public consultation on recyclables bylaw

KAMLOOPS — The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is undertaking a public consultation period on potential changes to the mandatory recyclable materials bylaw.

This bylaw amendment will require all residential and commercial users of any regional solid waste facility, including City of Kamloops facilities, to ensure that their loads of municipal solid waste do not contain recyclable materials beyond allowable amounts.

The purpose of this bylaw amendment is to help prevent hazardous waste and recyclable materials from being landfilled or disposed of improperly.

Once fully implemented, residential and commercial customers can expect that any load of municipal solid waste being disposed of at regional disposal facilities containing mandatory recyclable materials will be subject to a financial penalty in addition to regular tipping fees.

Recyclable materials that will be part of the amendment to the Mandatory Recyclable Materials Bylaw include:

• antifreeze and antifreeze containers;
• batteries, including lead-acid batteries;
• flammable liquids and solvents;
• fluorescent lights;
• gasoline and diesel;
• residential pesticide products;
• residential packaging and printed paper;
• refundable beverage containers;
• pharmaceutical products and medications;
• oil, oil filters and oil containers;
• paint and paint containers;
• electronics and electrical products including metal household or commercial appliances;
• thermostats; and
• tires

As part of this planning process, the TNRD is seeking input from customers in the development of the bylaw amendment and subsequent implementation plan.

TNRD staff will host webinars via Microsoft Teams on the following dates and times:

• Sept. 27, 2023: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
• Sept. 27, 2023: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
• Oct. 4, 2023: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
• Oct. 4, 2023: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm