Waste Transfer Station for Iskut First Nation
Official title: Iskut Waste Transfer Station
The Iskut First Nation wants to build a waste transfer station on reserve land near Highway 37. Right now, community waste goes to the Iskut Landfill, but that's closing soon under a regional plan. This new facility would handle the community's garbage once the landfill shuts down.
Why This Matters
This mainly affects Iskut First Nation residents who need reliable waste management. If you live in or near the Kulachon subdivision, construction will happen close by. The project ensures the community won't be left without waste services when the landfill closes.
What Could Change
A new waste transfer station would be built on reserve land northeast of Iskut 6. Garbage would be collected here and then transported elsewhere for disposal instead of going to the local landfill. The Iskut Landfill would close as planned.
Key Issues
- Where should the waste transfer station be located on reserve land?
- What environmental impacts might the facility have on the surrounding area?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.