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Kelowna city council turns down curbside food waste pickup program

Victoria Femia
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Kelowna City Council has decided to put on hold a proposal for a curbside food waste collection program for single-family homes. Concerns included unclear costs, potential odour issues from a new transfer station, and the program's limited scope, as it excluded multi-family residences. The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO), which spearheaded the initiative, will now seek feedback from other local governments, expecting costs to rise significantly without Kelowna's participation.

  1. 1 Recently: Kelowna City Council decided not to move forward with the curbside food waste pickup program proposal.
  2. 2 The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) will now seek feedback from other local governments.
  3. 3 2030: Kelowna's mayor and council plan to revisit the food waste program.
  • Plans for curbside food waste collection in Kelowna are put on hold.
  • The cost per household for the program is expected to climb significantly for other participating municipalities without Kelowna's involvement.
  • The landfill's life will be extended by fewer years than initially hoped.
  • The RDCO will now seek feedback from other local governments.
What: Kelowna City Council has rejected a proposal for a curbside food waste pickup program for single-family homes.
When: The decision was made recently.
Where: Kelowna, British Columbia.
Why: Council members raised concerns about unclear costs, potential odour issues from the proposed new transfer facility, and the program's limited scope, which excluded multi-family residences.
How: The city council voted not to move forward with the proposal.

Kelowna City Council has decided to put on hold a proposal for a curbside food waste collection program for single-family homes. Concerns included unclear costs, potential odour issues from a new transfer station, and the program's limited scope, as it excluded multi-family residences. The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO), which spearheaded the initiative, will now seek feedback from other local governments, expecting costs to rise significantly without Kelowna's participation.