The RDCK said in a press release the regulation will first target larger food-focused operations in Nelson, Creston, Salmo and Castlegar, where organic waste services are available. Commercial, non-residential waste from these communities that arrives at the Creston Landfill, Ootischenia Landfill, Central Transfer Station and Grohman Narrows Transfer Station will eventually be required to separate compostable organic waste from other garbage. “Our board wants to encourage organic waste diversion by supporting the private sector with rebates and reduced tipping fees,” said Aimee Watson, RDCK board chair. A subsidized tipping fee of $55 per tonne for separated organic waste from the IC&I sector will be maintained in 2026. “Keeping organic waste out of our region’s landfills is a strategic priority of the RDCK and a key part of the Resource Recovery Plan.