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title: Armstrong yard waste collection and drop-off
question: "Where does yard waste and brush go?"
place: Armstrong, British Columbia, Canada
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# Armstrong yard waste collection and drop-off

**Question:** Where does yard waste and brush go?

**Short answer:** In the City of Armstrong, green waste (leaves, grass clippings, small branches) is collected every second week, alternating with garbage, in one lidded container or two compostable bags. Larger loads go to the Armstrong/Spallumcheen Transfer Station, where residential yard and garden waste is free.

**Who handles it:** More than one level of government  
**Cost:** Curbside green waste is part of the $14.50 monthly collection charge. Residential yard and garden waste at RDNO facilities is $0 per tonne; "bulk" yard and garden waste (dual rear axle vehicles) is $43 per tonne, minimum $10 (2026 fees).  
**How long:** Green waste is collected every second week, alternating with garbage.  
**Where:**
- Phone: SCV Waste Solutions (missed green waste), 250-540-9300
- In person: Armstrong/Spallumcheen Transfer Station, 3367 Powerhouse Road, 1 km north of Armstrong on Highway 97 (Summer (March 1 to November 30): Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Winter (December 1 to February 28): Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Sunday.)

## Key facts

- **Curbside collection:** Yes. Green waste (leaves, flowers, grass clippings, small branches, stems, roots) is collected every second week, alternating with garbage, in a resident-provided container or compostable bags. The City said in 2021 it would hold spring and fall collections for larger yard waste; no current dates found.
  - Source: [Solid Waste Collection and Management, Solid Waste Collection page](https://www.cityofarmstrong.bc.ca/solid-waste-collection-management/)
  - Official wording: "Bi-weekly manual green waste collection in resident-provided containers or compostable bags." … "Green waste includes organic matter from regular yard maintenance and can include leaves, flowers, grass clippings, stems and roots."
  - Source: [Solid Waste Collection FAQ, FAQ, Green Waste](https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/138642/)
  - Official wording: "the City will still be doing the bi-annual Spring and Fall collection events for larger" … "Yes, the City will still be doing the bi-annual Spring and Fall collection events for larger" … "yard waste accumulations or materials."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to set it out:** One metal or rigid plastic container with a lid (up to 99 L, no more than 20 kg) or two compostable bags (up to 120 L and 20 kg each, kept dry). Branches under 12 mm across and no longer than 75 cm. Plastic bags are not collected. (Sources differ: Conflict: bylaw says 20 kg (44 lb); the City webpage and newsletter say 22 kg (40 lbs). Value follows the bylaw.)
  - Source: [Solid Waste Collection Service Bylaw No. 1871, 2021, s. 24](https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/137987)
  - Official wording: "be not be more than 0.099 cubic metres (3 ½ cubic feet) in size." … "a maximum weight of 20 kg (44 lbs.);" … "branches must be smaller than 1/2 “ or 12mm in diameter and" … "Plastic Bags for Green Waste will not be collected."
  - Source: [Solid Waste Collection and Management, Solid Waste Collection page](https://www.cityofarmstrong.bc.ca/solid-waste-collection-management/)
  - Official wording: "Bags or containers can be up to 22 kg (40 lbs.); 1-99L container or 2-120L bags."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Drop-off:** Armstrong/Spallumcheen Transfer Station, 3367 Powerhouse Road (1 km north of Armstrong on Highway 97). Summer (Mar 1 to Nov 30): Mon to Fri 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sat and Sun 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Winter (Dec 1 to Feb 28): Mon to Fri 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sat 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Sunday. Yard waste is limited to a full-size pickup bed or less per day.
  - Source: [Armstrong/Spallumcheen Transfer Station, Regional District of North Okanagan, RDNO Armstrong/Spallumcheen Transfer Station page](https://www.rdno.ca/rdno-services/solid-waste-management/diversion-disposal-facilities/armstrongspallumcheen-ddf)
  - Official wording: "Address: 3367 Powerhouse Road, 1km North of Armstrong on Highway 97" … "Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm" … "Saturday & Sunday: 8:30am to 4:00pm" … "Saturday: 8:30am to 4:00pm - Sunday: Closed" … "restricted to the volume of a full-size pickup bed or less per day"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Cost:** Curbside green waste is part of the $14.50 monthly collection charge. Residential yard and garden waste at RDNO facilities is $0 per tonne; 'Bulk' yard and garden waste (dual rear axle vehicles) is $43 per tonne, minimum $10 (2026 fees).
  - Source: [Disposal fees, Regional District of North Okanagan, RDNO fees page, 2026 weight-based fees](https://www.rdno.ca/ddf-fees)
  - Official wording: "Yard and Garden Waste - Residential | tonne | $0.00 | $0.00" … "Yard and Garden Waste - Bulk | tonne | $43.00 | $10.00"
  - Source: [Rates, Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1916, 2023, Schedule 6, Schedule 3, Waste Collection item 1](https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/172744)
  - Official wording: "1 Residential Curbside Collection (per service) (per month) $ 14.50"
  - Source: [Solid Waste Collection and Management, Solid Waste Collection page](https://www.cityofarmstrong.bc.ca/solid-waste-collection-management/)
  - Official wording: "Green waste is accepted free of charge year-round at the RDNO landfill."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Not accepted:** Curbside: soil-like substances and fruit are excluded; plastic bags; branches over 12 mm across or 75 cm long; materials must come from the collection address (other than small plants and flowers). At RDNO: animal feces, cardboard, plastic, soil, rocks, fencing, fabric and netting are not yard and garden waste; its definition covers trunks and stumps under 20 cm diameter.
  - Source: [Solid Waste Collection Service Bylaw No. 1871, 2021, s. 2(p)](https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/137987)
  - Official wording: "but excludes soil like substances" … "must originate at the collection address and be from residential uses."
  - Source: [Municipal Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 3021, Regional District of North Okanagan, Section J, Yard and Garden Waste definition](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2024-09/BL_3021.pdf)
  - Official wording: "This does not include animal feces, cardboard, plastic, soil, rocks, fencing, fabric, netting and" … "Tree trunks and stumps (<20 cm diameter)."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Armstrong Solid Waste Collection Service Bylaw No. 1871, 2021 (curbside); Regional District of North Okanagan Municipal Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 3021, 2024 (drop-off).
  - Source: [Solid Waste Collection Service Bylaw No. 1871, 2021, s. 1](https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/137987)
  - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “City of Armstrong Solid Waste Collection"
  - Source: [Municipal Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 3021, Regional District of North Okanagan, Title](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2024-09/BL_3021.pdf)
  - Official wording: "REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN BYLAW NO. 3021, 2024"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The City of Armstrong collects green waste every second week, alternating with garbage, under the [Solid Waste Collection Service Bylaw](https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/137987). It takes leaves, flowers, grass clippings, small branches, stems and roots, put out in a container or compostable bags you supply. Check the City's current collection schedule for your green waste weeks.

## Steps

1. Use one metal or rigid plastic container with a lid (up to 99 L, no more than 20 kg) or two compostable bags (up to 120 L and 20 kg each, kept dry). Plastic bags are not collected.
2. Cut branches under 12 mm across and no longer than 75 cm.
3. Put it out on your green waste week. If it is missed, call SCV Waste Solutions at 250-540-9300.
4. For larger amounts, take yard waste to the Armstrong/Spallumcheen Transfer Station (a full-size pickup bed or less per day). The transfer station directs large loads to the Greater Vernon or Lumby landfills.

## Good to know

- The bylaw says 20 kg (44 lb); the City's webpage and newsletter say 22 kg (40 lbs). Confirm with the City.
- Curbside does not take soil-like substances or fruit, and the material must come from the collection address (other than small plants and flowers).
- RDNO does not count animal feces, cardboard, plastic, soil, rocks, fencing, fabric or netting as yard and garden waste.
- A 2021 City FAQ said the City would hold spring and fall collections for larger yard waste. No current dates were found, so check with City Hall.
- The transfer station is open regular hours on statutory holidays except Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

## Official forms and pages

- [Solid Waste Collection Service Bylaw 1871 (PDF)](https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/137987)

## Related questions

- [Armstrong garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/garbage-collection.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/yard-waste.md)
- [Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/yard-waste.md)
- [Enderby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/yard-waste.md)
- [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/yard-waste.md)
- [Coldstream](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/yard-waste.md)
- [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/yard-waste.md)
- [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/yard-waste.md)

## Sources

- [Solid Waste Collection and Management, City of Armstrong](https://www.cityofarmstrong.bc.ca/solid-waste-collection-management/) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Solid Waste Collection Service Bylaw No. 1871, 2021 (PDF), City of Armstrong](https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/137987) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Solid Waste Collection FAQ (PDF), City of Armstrong](https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/138642) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Armstrong/Spallumcheen Transfer Station, Regional District of North Okanagan](https://www.rdno.ca/rdno-services/solid-waste-management/diversion-disposal-facilities/armstrongspallumcheen-ddf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 3021 (PDF), Regional District of North Okanagan](https://www.rdno.ca/sites/default/files/2024-09/BL_3021.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Disposal fees, Regional District of North Okanagan](https://www.rdno.ca/ddf-fees) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Solid Waste Collection FAQ (PDF), City of Armstrong](https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/138642/) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Rates, Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1916, 2023, Schedule 6 (PDF), City of Armstrong](https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/172744) (read 2026-11-05)

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