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RDKB - Regional District of Kootenay Boundary

New Waste Penalties Coming

⚠️ Heads up waste facility users - The Regional District is adding 8 new violations that could cost you $200-$400 in fines. From unlawful recycling deposits to property damage, these new enforcement rules aim to crack down on facility misuse.

  • ♻️ Unlawful deposit of recyclable materials ($200-$400)

  • 🚫 Bringing non-permitted or prohibited waste ($200-$400)

  • ☣️ Unlawful deposit of controlled/hazardous waste ($200-$400)

  • 🔒 Unlawful entry to facilities ($200-$400)

  • 💰 Unlawfully removing materials or damaging property ($200-$400)

$200-$400
Fine amounts for all 8 new solid waste violations, with higher penalties for repeat offenders within the Regional District

🏦 Streamlined enforcement ahead - The Regional District is also adding the Manager of Infrastructure and Sustainability as a new enforcement officer who can issue penalties and handle disputes. This expands who can write tickets and aims to speed up the violation process.

Are these waste facility penalties reasonable?

📅 Regional District Board Meeting - October 8, 2025

This bylaw amendment gets first, second AND third reading at the same meeting - meaning it could be adopted immediately. Want to weigh in on enforcement approach or penalty amounts? Attend the meeting or contact your regional director before October 8th.

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Oct 8, 2025
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RDKB - Regional District of Kootenay Boundary

🚨 New Waste Disposal Fines Coming

The Regional District is adopting Bylaw 1923 to enforce new solid waste violations with fines up to $400. From illegal dumping to damaging facilities - these rules now have teeth.

  • 🗂️ New Solid Waste Management Bylaw created violations without enforcement power

  • ⚖️ Current Bylaw Notice Enforcement system couldn't issue fines for waste infractions

  • 🔧 Amendment adds 8 new waste violations to enforceable schedule

  • 👥 Streamlines dispute process by expanding screening officer roles

  • 📋 Updates needed to make new waste rules legally enforceable

  • ♻️ Unlawful deposit of recyclable materials: $200-$400 fine

  • 🚫 Deposit of prohibited waste materials: $200-$400 fine

  • ⚠️ Unlawful deposit of controlled waste: $200-$400 fine

  • 🔐 Unlawful entry to waste facilities: $200-$400 fine

  • 💰 Damage to Regional District property: $200-$400 fine

The amendment also adds the Manager of Infrastructure and Sustainability as a Screening Officer to handle bylaw violation disputes more efficiently. This administrative change aims to streamline the appeals process for residents.

Should waste rule violations carry fines?

Board Meeting: October 8, 2025

Status: Proposed amendment bylaw ready for consideration

Process: Requires First, Second and Third Readings, then Adoption

Timeline: All readings and adoption could occur at the October 8 meeting

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Oct 8, 2025