Remote Waste Crisis Needs Solution
šļø Idabel Lake's waste bins could lose maintenance services
The Regional District faces a choice: approve an 8% rate increase for bin maintenance, or risk having no waste management at this popular recreation site.
The contractor threatens to walk away without the increase.
š ļø Philip Petit has maintained Idabel Lake's unattended waste bins since 2022
āļø Services include site monitoring, snow plowing, and waste transportation to Kelowna
š§ Current 3-year contract expires August 31, 2025
š Increased usage at the remote site requires more frequent collection trips
šļø Remote location makes finding alternative contractors extremely difficult
š ļø Why this contractor holds all the cards:
ā¢ Insurance nightmare: 4 companies refused coverage for this remote site ā¢ RDKB pays $5,000/year insurance + $10,000 deductible risk ā¢ No other contractors want this challenging location ā¢ Service disruption would impact outdoor recreation
Should the Regional District approve the 8% rate increase to maintain waste services at Idabel Lake, or explore alternatives like seasonal service or user fees?
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š RDKB Board Meeting: August 27, 2025
Staff recommends approving the contract extension. The Board will vote on: ā¢ 3-year contract with Philip Petit (Sept 2025 - Aug 2028) ā¢ New rates with 8% increase ā¢ Authorization to sign insurance agreements
šļø Attend virtually or in person to share your input