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Everything You Need to Know to Prepare for Your Tour of Solid Waste Facilities

4 September 2024

Tour group with high visibility vests

We can hardly wait to welcome you to our upcoming tours of the landfill and -for the first time- the new organics facility! Tours are family-friendly and will be engaging for residents of all ages. Tell your friends! [Space is still available, but you must pre-register.]

Comox Valley Waste Management Centre

Saturday, September 14 from 9 am to 1:30 pm

3781 Bevan Road

Use the second entrance typically used to purchase Skyrocket (500 metres past the main landfill entrance). Follow the signs. You will be directed where to park once you arrive. Map here.

Hop on a bus and travel through the various areas of the facility with two engaging tour hosts. Take some time off the bus at the top of the landfill to take in the full scale of operations and walk through various educational installments covering everything from electronics recycling, learn about repair cafés, leachate and landfill gas, and wildlife control.

Sign up for one of 4 tours: 9:00am | 10:10am | 11:20am | 12:30pm

New Regional Organics Facility

Saturday, September 21 from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm

6700 Argonaut Road, Campbell River

Follow the signs. You will be directed where to park once you arrive. Map here.

Join us for a walking tour and discover how food and yard waste from curbside collection makes the transition into Class A compost. A tour guide will walk you through the various operational stages in each building. The tour will conclude with an engaging backyard composting display full of tips, tricks and rodent-proof options.

Sign up for one of 3 tours: 9:30am | 10:30am | 11:45am

Your safety and comfort are a priority. Please keep in mind:

  • We ask that you wear closed-toed shoes and weather appropriate clothing.
  • Take care of your personal needs with sunscreen, snacks, a bottle of water, and a hat for sun protection
  • There will be no food available on site.
  • Be prepared for slightly uneven ground, and please alert staff on site if you require assistance getting on and off the bus. Steps are required.
  • The tours are 45 min long. Your time at the site will be approximately 1.5 hours total.

Accessibility considerations? Let us know and we can explore how tours can be tailored to meet your needs CSWM@comoxvalleyrd.ca