Peace River Regional District waives fees for fall cleaning

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The regional district says fall decluttering will not cost additional fees at landfills and select transfer stations.

According to a Facebook post from the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) on October 7th at 10:07 a.m., the two-week fall cleanup encourages region residents to “clear out your garage, yard and home.”

The initiative is part of the PRRD’s seasonal cleanup program, which is intended to support “making it more convenient” for residents to clean up their properties and “reduce wildfire risks by removing waste,” according to its website.

Held on a bi-annual basis, the PRRD also holds a cleanup campaign in the spring.

Acceptable materials during the cleanup include: old furniture, household waste and waste from residential construction or demolition.

Additionally, old appliances, scrap metal, off-rim tires and wood waste are acceptable at landfills and transfer stations.

The PRRD encourages all waste to be sorted and old electronics hazardous waste and lithium batteries are strictly prohibited.

Held seasonally throughout the calendar year, the PRRD fall cleanup began on Monday, October 6th and will run until Sunday, October 19th.

For a full list of landfills and transfer stations and more information, visit the PRRD’s website.