Armstrong yard waste collection and drop-off

Where does yard waste and brush go?

Armstrong, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

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.

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.Solid Waste Collection and Management, Solid Waste Collection page; Solid Waste Collection FAQ, FAQ, Green Waste · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 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. 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.
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.Solid Waste Collection Service Bylaw No. 1871, 2021, s. 24; Solid Waste Collection and Management, Solid Waste Collection page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 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. Bags or containers can be up to 22 kg (40 lbs.); 1-99L container or 2-120L bags.
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.Armstrong/Spallumcheen Transfer Station, Regional District of North Okanagan, RDNO Armstrong/Spallumcheen Transfer Station page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 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
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).Disposal fees, Regional District of North Okanagan, RDNO fees page, 2026 weight-based fees; Rates, Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1916, 2023, Schedule 6, Schedule 3, Waste Collection item 1; Solid Waste Collection and Management, Solid Waste Collection page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Yard and Garden Waste - Residential \| tonne \| $0.00 \| $0.00 Yard and Garden Waste - Bulk \| tonne \| $43.00 \| $10.00 1 Residential Curbside Collection (per service) (per month) $ 14.50 Green waste is accepted free of charge year-round at the RDNO landfill.
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.Solid Waste Collection Service Bylaw No. 1871, 2021, s. 2(p); Municipal Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 3021, Regional District of North Okanagan, Section J, Yard and Garden Waste definition · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording but excludes soil like substances must originate at the collection address and be from residential uses. This does not include animal feces, cardboard, plastic, soil, rocks, fencing, fabric, netting and Tree trunks and stumps (<20 cm diameter).
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).Solid Waste Collection Service Bylaw No. 1871, 2021, s. 1; Municipal Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 3021, Regional District of North Okanagan, Title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “City of Armstrong Solid Waste Collection REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN BYLAW NO. 3021, 2024

How it works

The City of Armstrong collects green waste every second week, alternating with garbage, under the Solid Waste Collection Service Bylaw. 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

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.
Cut branches under 12 mm across and no longer than 75 cm.
Put it out on your green waste week. If it is missed, call SCV Waste Solutions at 250-540-9300.
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.