The Greater Vernon Diversion and Disposal Facility (File photo/Vernon Matters)

By Liam Verster

Non-scaled Dump Fees

RDNO to use load size fee structure for solid waste disposal

Sep 18, 2025 | 1:25 PM

North Okanagan residents will see a change to the fees they are charged when using the dumps.

The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) Board of Directors have approved a change to the Solid Waste Management service to change fees to be load size-based for non-scaled facilities.

The RDNO’s non-scaled facilities include the Armstrong/Spallumcheen Diversion and Disposal Facility, as the scale was removed for construction of the new Armstrong/Spallumcheen Residential Transfer Station. That new facility will be non-scaled with fees collected based on load size.

“A high percentage of residential customers pay the minimum charge. The same minimum charges apply to small loads at scaled and non-scaled facilities, so most customers won’t notice the change”, Dale Danallanko, RDNO Environmental Services Manager, stated.

“Customers with medium, large, or extra-large loads will be charged higher fees per the amended bylaw.”

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Load size-based fees were developed using the RDNO’s weight per tonne model and minimum fees.

The RDNO said people using the non-sclaed facilities should expect to pay a similar rate as those for the scaled facility.

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