FireSmart

map of green waste bin locations April 2025

Lake Country Fire Department wants to help make it easier for you to take FireSmart action on your property. 

They have set up various 40-yard green waste disposal bins around the community to save residents the landfill trip and disposal fee for pruning and cutting shrubs and trees in efforts to FireSmart their property. 

From April 7, 2025 the green waste disposal bins can be found at: 

  • 16625 Commonage Road – Fire Station 81
  • 11063 Okanagan Centre Road East – Fire Station 71 (3 bins) 
  • 15570 Kalwood Road – Road end at north end of Pelmewash Parkway near Oyama Rd
  • 10247 Sherman Drive (in Copper Hill subdivision) 

“We’re really pleased with the uptake from the community in taking FireSmart action and using the green waste bins,” said Penner. “By making sure there are no contaminants like plastic bags, building materials or debris dumped in the bins, we are able to have the leaves, twigs and branches composted or chipped for use as OgoGrow or other green projects around the community. We’ve got signs on the barricades around the bins so people know what can be disposed of in these special Super Save bins arranged for our FireSmart program.”

By taking steps to reduce fire risks on properties, we are helping change the safety culture of our community and giving our firefighters a better opportunity to defend our homes against wildfire. 

Please note that lumber, pallets and other construction materials are NOT to be included in the FireSmart Green Waste disposal bins provided by LCFD. These type of items contaminate the whole load and make the program unsustainable due to cost and fire department resources needed to clean out the contaminants before the bin is picked up. The bin previously placed on Camp Rd near Jack Seaton Park has been removed due to excessive contamination; and there are now 3 bins at Fire Station 71 for your use. 
 
If you find the green waste bin is full and the door is closed when you arrive to drop off your FireSmart yard waste trimmings, please DO NOT DUMP them in the parking area around the bin. LCFD is working to have full bins swapped out within 24 hours, so please be patient and come back another day if you find the bin is full and closed. Do not put yourself at risk trying to climb over the side of the bin to move things around and get your green waste items into a full bin.
 
Please fill your own green waste bin at home first with all the small trimmings; and then load up the bits of your cedars and junipers that you've removed in FireSmarting your property. Landscapers, this program is for Lake Country residential property owners only, and not for commercial operations. Thanks for helping to make this important program sustainable.

 


FireSmart Home Partners Property Assessment Application Form

The Advanced Home Assessment Program is a voluntary property assessment program for residents looking to determine and mitigate their home and property's risk to wildfire. It's the next step to take after using the FireSmart Begins at Home app or completing the self-assessment scorecard.

Learn more about action you can take to FireSmart your property: FireSmart Begins at Home Guide