DAWSON CREEK, B.C. - The Peace River Regional District is asking residents to weigh in on the future of its solid waste collection network as it begins a second round of public engagement on a review of waste facilities across the region.
The regional district announced Monday that Phase 2 engagement is now underway for its Solid Waste Collection Network Assessment, a review examining the number and location of facilities, the services available at each site, usage levels, travel distances for users, and long-term operating and maintenance costs.
The review also incorporates feedback gathered during the first phase of public engagement conducted in March 2026.
As part of the latest consultation phase, the PRRD has launched a public survey and will host a series of pop-up events at transfer stations across the region to gather feedback on proposed changes before any decisions are made.
The survey is open from August 24 to September 11 at 4:30 p.m. PST.
Hard copies are available at regional landfills, attended transfer stations, and PRRD offices in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John. Residents can also request a copy by mail.
Several pop-up events are scheduled at transfer stations throughout late August, including locations such as Sukunka, Lone Prairie, East Pine, Groundbirch, Progress, Cecil Lake, Goodlow, Milligan, Osborn and Lebell. The events are designed to give residents an opportunity to learn more about the review, ask questions and provide feedback on how they use the transfer station system.
“We encourage residents to take the survey, attend a pop-up event, and share their perspectives,” said PRRD Board Chair Brad Sperling . “Understanding how people use the current system and how they may be affected by potential changes will provide valuable information for the future of our Solid Waste Collection Network.”
The regional district says improving access and efficiency within the waste management network was identified as a priority in its 2021 Regional Solid Waste Management Plan.
That plan found the existing system provides broad access across the region but noted varying levels of use at facilities, unequal access to recycling and diversion services, and the need to consider long-term operating and replacement costs.