WELCOME TO BVWASTE!
Please explore the different areas of our website. You'll find information that highlights various local programs and initiatives to recover resources from waste and extend the life of our Class III landfill while controlling the increasing costs associated with municipal waste management. There are sections that pertain to composting, residential and commercial recycling as well as information for homebuilders and renovators and the wider construction and demolition industry.
Important Information for Banff Commercial Property Owners and Business Operators. In January 2011 a new Town of Banff Waste and Recycling Utility will be implemented. Come to the OPEN HOUSE Sept. 9, 2010 to find out why this is good for Banff and how it may affect your business!
PLASTIC BAGS: Visit our "Reduce the Use" Info Page or come see us at our next Plastic Bag Info Booth.
Francis Cooke Regional Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre - 403.673.2708
Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
No loads accepted after 3:45 p.m.
Closed on statutory holidays.
Leave only Footprints...
Frequently Asked Questions with answers that help you switch from "taking out the garbage" to actively participating in the new resource recovery economy. Plastic Bags.
Why Reduce, Reuse and Recycle? - Check out why it's important to choose good waste management practices.
What can I do to reduce my waste: As a resident or visitor? As a business owner? As a homebuilder or renovator?
Composting and organics - Explore our regional composting and organics diversion programs.
WANT TO HEAR MORE and ask about waste reduction and recource recovery in the Bow Valley? Give us a call and invite us over. We'll send our Towards Zero Waste coordinator and our A/V equipment to your school, workplace, conference or special event to talk about waste reduction and resource recovery and show how your organization can be part of the Bow Valley's leading edge resource recovery program.
Contact: Info@BVWaste.ca
What's New?
CHECK OUT OUR NEWS PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION RELATED TO THESE HEADLINES...
1. NEW VIDEO RELEASE! LAWRENCE GRASSI MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS DOCUMENT HOW DIVERTING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE FROM LANDFILL DISPOSAL CAN SAVE MONEY AND RECOVER RESOURCES TO BUILD COMMUNITIES!
2. GARBAGE IS GETTING MORE EXPENSIVE IN 2010.
3. NEW WASTE UTILITY BEING IMPLEMENTED BY TOWN OF BANFF.
4. BOW VALLEY TO HOST NATIONAL RESOURCE RECOVERY AND WASTE SYMPOSIUM.
5. PROPOSED PROVINCIAL CONSTRUCTION WASTE DEPOSIT PROGRAMME COMING SOON.
6. BVWASTE 2009 TIPPING FEE STRUCTURE.
7. NORTH AMERICA'S FIRST DAIRY CONTAINER REFUND AND RECYCLING PROGRAM BEGAN IN ALBERTA IN 2009.
8. RECYCLE - ALL YOUR FRIENDS ARE DOING IT IN BANFF!
Upcoming Events
Jan 01, 2010 - Waste Management Events in Your Community