qathet, BC – qathet Regional District (qRD) is notifying the public that the Resource Recovery Centre (RRC) Transfer Station will be temporarily closed to the public from June 23 to June 25, 2025.

This closure is necessary to facilitate the scheduled maintenance and annual recalibration of the facility’s weigh scales, as well as a range of other essential infrastructure upgrades, and site maintenance. These improvements are part of the qRD’s ongoing commitment to safety, operational efficiency, and high-quality service delivery.

During this time, limited access to the Transfer Station will be maintained for City of Powell River, Tla’amin Nation, and Sunshine Disposal & Recycling waste collection vehicles. There will be no disruption to scheduled curbside collection operations. All other public traffic will not be permitted entry.

By scheduling this mandatory maintenance during the week, the qRD is avoiding significant overtime and additional contractor and supplier costs—saving taxpayers approximately 1.5 times what it would have cost to complete the same work over a weekend.

The qRD understands this may be an inconvenience and appreciates the community’s understanding as staff work to maintain a safe and effective facility. Please note that the RRC Recycle Depot will remain open to the public throughout the maintenance period.

For more information, please our website at qathet.ca/services/waste-management/.

About the qathet Regional District:

The qathet Regional District serves the rural areas from Lund to sḵelhp (Saltery Bay), the City of Powell River, Texada Island, Savary Island, and Lasqueti Island. The qRD provides some services, through contract, to Tla’amin Nation. To learn more please visit qathet.ca.

CONTACT:

Jason Kouwenhoven, Manager of Environmental Services

#202 – 4675 Marine Avenue

Powell River, BC V8A 2L2

P: 604∙485∙2260 | E: administration@qathet.ca