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July 17, 2025

At the Regional Board meeting, staff presented a report about the outcome of the formal request for all municipal councils to participate in the Curbside Food Waste Collection Program.

  • The Board resolved to remove the curbside organics collection program from its 2023 to 2026 Strategic Priorities.
  • The City of Kelowna chose not to participate in the program due to cost concerns and the exclusion of multifamily housing. This decision removed economies of scale and made the program financially unfeasible for the remaining municipal partners.
  • Staff were directed to include food waste diversion for all sectors through the next update to the Solid Waste Management Plan (2030).

Please visit the Regional Board meeting agenda to find out more.

For more information about each phase, please visit below:

  • June 12, 2025 - Update
  • February 4, 2025 - Update
  • August 29, 2024 - Phase 2 results
  • July 3, 2024 - Phase 2 launch
  • February 26, 2024 - Phase 1 results
  • October 2023 - Phase 1 launch

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