RDEK Transfer Station accepting carbon monoxide alarms
We are happy to share that the RDEK Transfer Station located in Invermere will now be accepting smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for recycling. The Invermere Transfer Station is located at [...]
Reuse Centres Temporarily Closed
The RDEK’s six Reuse Centres have been temporarily closed as the RDEK works to ensure essential service levels are maintained at its staffed transfer station sites. “We have increasingly been [...]
Recycle BC is temporarily suspending collection of glass and foam
Due to the widespread flooding in BC, Recycle BC is temporarily suspending collection of glass and foam packaging effective immediately. Please do not take glass or foam packaging to any of the [...]
Industrial Park Transfer Station Holiday Closures
The Industrial Park Transfer Station holiday schedule is as follows: Please visit the RDEK Website for Transfer Station hours. A friendly reminder that site staff will direct users to bins [...]
Garbage and Recycling: What goes where?
Unfortunately not all waste that is produced in the average household can be recycled. This is where the curbside waste collection comes in. Some examples would include: food scraps (if you don’t [...]
Invermere’s new garbage bins are not bear resistant; WildsafeBC
The District of Invermere (DOI) recently introduced an automated garbage collection system; new garbage containers were distributed with the new system. The new bins are much more sturdy and an [...]
Industrial Park Transfer Station Hours of Operation
Important: This was published Nov 20, 2019. Dates and times may have changed since then, please visit our Transfer Station page for up to date information. Please visit the RDEK Website for [...]
Garbage not getting picked up?
Here are some of the most common reasons why: Garbage bags must be put in standard containers and not exceed 25 kg per individual container. Garbage must be put out by 8 a.m. All garbage must be [...]