The City of Penticton’s annual large and bulky item pick up that usually takes place in the spring was postponed due to the public health concerns of COVID-19. The collection week will kick off again across the regional district, with Penticton pick up occurring from October 5 – 9, 2020. Large items will be collected on your usual garbage day.
Commonly accepted items include: furniture, appliances (such as refrigerators, stoves), exercise equipment and mattresses. The maximum allowable weight per item is 90kg/200lbs.
Items that are not accepted are electronics, lawn mowers, carpets, blinds, demolition materials and plumbing fixtures. Small appliances and electronics can be dropped off for free at J&C Bottle Depot at 200 Rosetown Avenue, or at Campbell Mountain Landfill at 1765 Reservoir Road.
“This event helps residents get rid of their unwanted or broken furniture or appliances and send it to the landfill for proper disposal or recycling,” said Community Sustainability Coordinator, David Kassian. “We thank the public for their patience with the delay for this year’s event as we created safety protocols.”
Please note, multifamily buildings are not eligible to participate in the large and bulky item collection.
For more information, please visit www.penticton.ca/largeitemcollection, call the Public Works Yards at 250-490-2500 or email publicworks@penticton.ca. Interested in getting an automated reminder the night before your garbage day? Visit www.penticton.ca/garbagereminder for more information.