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Welcome to the Regional District of Nanaimo Solid Waste Department. This Website provides information to our customers about solid waste facilities, programs and planning within the RDN.

The Solid Waste Department owns and operates the Regional Landfill, Church Road Transfer Station and provides residential garbage collection and recycling service to more than 25,000 households in the region. The RDN has made a long-term commitment to achieving Zero Waste, eliminating garbage, conserving resources, reducing greenhouse gases and creating a more sustainable region.