Curbside Expanded Organics Program

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The Fall 2024 Organic Cart Upsize Program is proceeding as planned, with deliveries scheduled to occur between March 31 and May 17, 2025. Individual household delivery schedule details will be shared through the RDN alert notification system via email, automated phone messages, or alert notifications on the Curbside app. Be sure you are registered to receive these notifications. Visit our webpage at rdn.bc.ca/curbside(External link) to sign up.

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

  • Visit the FAQs to learn about the expansion, cart deliveries, what can be put into your organics cart and more!
  • Check out our video to learn all about the expanded organics program and how it works.
  • Do you have a question? Post it below and we will answer for all to see. A great way for all to learn.
  • Have general questions about curbside? Contact the team at curbside@rdn.bc.ca(External link) or 250-390-6501.


The Fall 2024 Organic Cart Upsize Program is proceeding as planned, with deliveries scheduled to occur between March 31 and May 17, 2025. Individual household delivery schedule details will be shared through the RDN alert notification system via email, automated phone messages, or alert notifications on the Curbside app. Be sure you are registered to receive these notifications. Visit our webpage at rdn.bc.ca/curbside(External link) to sign up.

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

  • Visit the FAQs to learn about the expansion, cart deliveries, what can be put into your organics cart and more!
  • Check out our video to learn all about the expanded organics program and how it works.
  • Do you have a question? Post it below and we will answer for all to see. A great way for all to learn.
  • Have general questions about curbside? Contact the team at curbside@rdn.bc.ca(External link) or 250-390-6501.

Q&A

Do you have a question for the RDN in regard to this project.  If so, please ask us here.

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  • Share We were away during the sign up period to get the bigger cart. How do we get one now? on Facebook Share We were away during the sign up period to get the bigger cart. How do we get one now? on Twitter Share We were away during the sign up period to get the bigger cart. How do we get one now? on Linkedin Email We were away during the sign up period to get the bigger cart. How do we get one now? link

    We were away during the sign up period to get the bigger cart. How do we get one now?

    BowserBabcock asked about 2 months ago

    Residents will have the option to upsize their organics cart on our Curbside Portal(External link) starting June 2025

  • Share If we are away on the date that new bins are dropped off (and older green bins are picked up) are there alternative arrangements to receive the new bins? on Facebook Share If we are away on the date that new bins are dropped off (and older green bins are picked up) are there alternative arrangements to receive the new bins? on Twitter Share If we are away on the date that new bins are dropped off (and older green bins are picked up) are there alternative arrangements to receive the new bins? on Linkedin Email If we are away on the date that new bins are dropped off (and older green bins are picked up) are there alternative arrangements to receive the new bins? link

    If we are away on the date that new bins are dropped off (and older green bins are picked up) are there alternative arrangements to receive the new bins?

    Grant asked 2 months ago

    We plan to notify all participating residents ahead of the scheduled delivery date. If you are away on the delivery day, you can leave your empty cart somewhere visible and accessible, and the contractor will complete the exchange, ensuring you receive your new bin even if you're not home.

  • Share If I decide to exchange my current organics cart for the larger one, what do you do with my old one? Does it go in the landfill? on Facebook Share If I decide to exchange my current organics cart for the larger one, what do you do with my old one? Does it go in the landfill? on Twitter Share If I decide to exchange my current organics cart for the larger one, what do you do with my old one? Does it go in the landfill? on Linkedin Email If I decide to exchange my current organics cart for the larger one, what do you do with my old one? Does it go in the landfill? link

    If I decide to exchange my current organics cart for the larger one, what do you do with my old one? Does it go in the landfill?

    Kerri-Zinger asked 5 months ago

    If you decide to exchange your current organics cart for a larger one, we ensure that your old cart is not sent to the landfill. The carts are returned and reused as long as they are in good working order, helping to reduce waste and promote sustainability.

  • Share Are there any plans in the future to offer compost to RDN taxpayers? on Facebook Share Are there any plans in the future to offer compost to RDN taxpayers? on Twitter Share Are there any plans in the future to offer compost to RDN taxpayers? on Linkedin Email Are there any plans in the future to offer compost to RDN taxpayers? link

    Are there any plans in the future to offer compost to RDN taxpayers?

    jan.king1209 asked 11 months ago

    At this time, there are no concrete plans to offer compost directly to residents. However, we are hopeful that we will be able to provide an opportunity for this next spring.

  • Share How can I confirm that I'm registered for a larger bin? on Facebook Share How can I confirm that I'm registered for a larger bin? on Twitter Share How can I confirm that I'm registered for a larger bin? on Linkedin Email How can I confirm that I'm registered for a larger bin? link

    How can I confirm that I'm registered for a larger bin?

    PRedman asked 6 months ago

    Please contact our Curbside Team at curbside@rdn.bc.ca(External link) or call 250-390-6501 with any questions. 

  • Share We should be encouraged to use a bigger organics cart, not being charged more. also the price can be increased in the future. on Facebook Share We should be encouraged to use a bigger organics cart, not being charged more. also the price can be increased in the future. on Twitter Share We should be encouraged to use a bigger organics cart, not being charged more. also the price can be increased in the future. on Linkedin Email We should be encouraged to use a bigger organics cart, not being charged more. also the price can be increased in the future. link

    We should be encouraged to use a bigger organics cart, not being charged more. also the price can be increased in the future.

    Herbert asked 6 months ago

    Hello and thank you for your comment. The RDN completely agrees with you and that's why the Expanded Organics Program is completely optional and scalable to fit the individual needs of residents. Further, the costs associated with the program are some of the lowest in BC and are intended to ensure accurate cost recovery. 

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    Can I put grass clippings in

    Derek sutherland asked 6 months ago

    Yes, you can top up your organics cart with grass, leaves and light yard trimmings.

    Light yard trimmings include twigs, small branches and prunings that are less than 1.5 cm (0.5 inches) in diameter and no longer than 60 cm (2 feet). To ensure collection, the lid of the organics cart must be able to fully close.

  • Share Can I use a compostable bag (same type as for food waste) for yard trimmings? on Facebook Share Can I use a compostable bag (same type as for food waste) for yard trimmings? on Twitter Share Can I use a compostable bag (same type as for food waste) for yard trimmings? on Linkedin Email Can I use a compostable bag (same type as for food waste) for yard trimmings? link

    Can I use a compostable bag (same type as for food waste) for yard trimmings?

    glynnishorel asked 6 months ago

    Yes, certified compostable bags are acceptable in your organics cart for food waste and yard trimmings. 

  • Share If I am getting a 240L bin and keeping my 100L bin, do I still have to pay the "exchange" fee? on Facebook Share If I am getting a 240L bin and keeping my 100L bin, do I still have to pay the "exchange" fee? on Twitter Share If I am getting a 240L bin and keeping my 100L bin, do I still have to pay the "exchange" fee? on Linkedin Email If I am getting a 240L bin and keeping my 100L bin, do I still have to pay the "exchange" fee? link

    If I am getting a 240L bin and keeping my 100L bin, do I still have to pay the "exchange" fee?

    DW asked 6 months ago

    The cart exchange fee (also called the admin fee) covers the costs associated with picking up and/or dropping off carts, assigning the new carts to the property's GPS coordinates, and updating the utility billing account information. The fee will be added to a future invoice and applies for both upsize options for the organics cart.

  • Share Is there a more economical way to exchange my bin? Can I bring my old one to the transfer station and pickup a new one? on Facebook Share Is there a more economical way to exchange my bin? Can I bring my old one to the transfer station and pickup a new one? on Twitter Share Is there a more economical way to exchange my bin? Can I bring my old one to the transfer station and pickup a new one? on Linkedin Email Is there a more economical way to exchange my bin? Can I bring my old one to the transfer station and pickup a new one? link

    Is there a more economical way to exchange my bin? Can I bring my old one to the transfer station and pickup a new one?

    DW asked 6 months ago

    Cart exchange and delivery details related to the expanded organics promotion will be communicated to participating residents in the spring via our notification system. Please ensure you are registered to receive notifications (smartphone app, email or phone). Visit https://rdn.bc.ca/curbside-collection(External link) for details 

Page last updated: 17 Mar 2025, 03:43 PM