Highlights

• CSRD invites residents to review the draft Solid Waste Management Plan.
• Online survey open until October 31, 2025, with gift card prizes for participants.
• In-person events at community centres and pop-ups provide opportunities for discussion.

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is inviting residents to share feedback on its draft Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP).

The plan lays out the district’s approach to handling garbage, recycling, and waste reduction over the long term. It also guides decisions that protect the environment, meet provincial rules, and ensure the community has the necessary waste facilities for the future.

Residents from Salmon Arm, Revelstoke, Golden, and surrounding areas can access a location-specific survey online through the CSRD Connect portal.

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The survey offers separate links for people living in Golden and Area A, Revelstoke and Area B, and the Shuswap region, including Electoral Areas C, D, E, F, G, the District of Sicamous, and the City of Salmon Arm.

Those who complete the survey have a chance to win one of three $100 gift cards to use at local restaurants. The survey closes on October 31, 2025.

According to Ben Van Nostrand, General Manager of Environmental and Utility Services, managing waste involves real costs, from producing items to handling and processing them.

He added that effective management keeps operations efficient, protects the climate, and ensures costs remain reasonable for the community. Resident feedback will help the CSRD understand which priorities matter most in planning for the future.

In addition to the online survey, the CSRD is hosting in-person events for residents to discuss the draft plan with staff. These sessions include coffee and conversation at the Revelstoke Community and Aquatic Centre (Oct. 2), Golden Senior Centre (Oct. 9), Sicamous & District Recreation Centre (Oct. 15), and the CSRD Boardroom in Salmon Arm (Oct. 22), all from 6-8 PM.

Pop-up events at landfills and transfer stations will also give residents an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the SWMP.

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The CSRD’s call for public input highlights the importance of community participation in shaping how waste and recycling are managed for the long term. By engaging residents, the district can plan operations that meet provincial requirements and keep both environmental as well as financial costs under control.

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Source: CSRD