*NEW Information Regarding RDKB's Organics Collection*

as of August 28th, 2023

Genelle residents have likely now received green bins and information from the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) regarding their organics collection program.  Please note this program is SEPARATE from the Genelle Improvement District’s garbage collection program that currently occurs on Mondays.

Due to GID’s contract with Waste Management, the GID plans continue its regular garbage collection program until March 31, 2024.  Residents have already paid for this service for the 2023 year, through their garbage taxes. Tags are NOT NEEDED for this service.

RDKB will offer free Organics collection starting in October, also scheduled to be picked up on Mondays. PLEASE ENSURE ORGANICS ONLY ARE CONTAINED IN THE RDKB green bins. You can view information regarding the organics pick-up here: jointheconversation.rdkb.com/new-green-bin-program-2023

The GID board has met with the RDKB to collaborate on this new collection program, however due to the timing of government grants and subsidies, we were unable to negotiate any changes to the RDKB roll-out schedule. Therefore, Genelle residents will see an overlap of garbage collection services, wherein they can utilize both the RDKB collection system and the Waste Management system simultaneously. RDKB's start date of organics collection has been set for October 2023. 

Please do not hesitate to reach out for any questions or concerns in regards to this organics collection addition. We may refer your questions to the RDKB if needed.

-Staff & Trustees of Genelle Improvement District