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Practical Tips for Waste Management, Septic Care, and Site Services in Salmon Arm & North Okanagan
We share our professional expertise to help you handle everything from routine trash days to urgent site emergencies in the Shuswap and North Okanagan.
Call 250-832-9292 for Salmon Arm & Shuswap. Call 250-540-9300 for Armstrong & North Okanagan
Or click below to request a service quote.
Frequently Asked Questions About SCV Resource Center
What types of topics does the SCV Waste Solutions Resource Center cover?
Our Resource Center is designed to provide comprehensive, locally relevant information across all our core services. We cover four main categories:
- Residential & Curbside Guides: Tips for weekly trash, recycling compliance, and residential cleanouts.
- Septic Systems & Site Sanitation: Maintenance guides, emergency protocols, and facility rentals (portable toilets).
- Construction & Project Management: Advice on roll-off bin sizing, temporary fencing, and hauling logistics.
- Commercial & Sustainability Solutions: Strategies for reducing business costs through commercial recycling and organics programs.
Looking for a specific guide? Call 250-832-9292 or 250-540-9300 to ask our specialists for direct links to the information you need.
Where can I find information on emergencies like a beeping septic alarm or missed garbage collection?
We prioritize content on urgent scenarios to help you act fast. You can find detailed, step-by-step guides in the Septic Systems & Site Sanitation category for emergencies like beeping septic alarms, and in the Residential & Curbside Guides category for issues like missed collection or overflow. Every emergency guide includes a direct call-to-action to our emergency service lines.
For immediate help with a septic or waste emergency, call us right now: 250-832-9292 (Shuswap) or 250-540-9300 (North Okanagan).
Does the Resource Center provide specific tips for residents and businesses in the Salmon Arm and Armstrong regions?
Yes, our guides are written with specific local context in mind. For example, our septic articles address issues unique to Shuswap Lake access properties and North Okanagan agricultural land. Our residential tips reference the local recycling bylaws and seasonal challenges specific to Salmon Arm and Armstrong, ensuring the advice is practical and accurate for your community.
Trust the local experts for advice tailored to your region. Contact us to schedule a service based on the information you find!
If I read a blog post about a service (like roll-off bins or septic pumping), how do I book that service immediately?
Every article in the SCV Resource Center contains multiple clear transactional calls-to-action (CTAs) that link directly to the relevant service page or encourage a phone call. Whether you're researching bin sizes or checking septic maintenance, you can immediately:
- Get a Free Quote: For large services like roll-off bins or commercial contracts.
- Schedule Service: For routine septic pumping or portable toilet rentals.
Ready to turn advice into action? Call us today to book your service: 250-832-9292 or 250-540-9300.
How frequently is new, informative content added to the SCV Waste Solutions Resource Center?
We are committed to maintaining a valuable, current resource for our community. We aim to publish new, locally-focused articles and guides monthly (or more frequently during high-demand seasons like spring cleanups and harvest). We focus on covering the most common customer questions and addressing seasonal waste and site challenges specific to the Shuswap and North Okanagan.
Follow our Resource Center for the latest local tips! Call us with your waste management questions; your query might be our next blog post!
SCV Waste Solutions serves the entire Salmon Arm, Armstrong & and North Okanagan. Partner with SCV for a complete, professional, and locally-focused service that covers all your needs.
Call 250-832-9292 for Salmon Arm & Shuswap or 250-540-9300 for Armstrong & North Okanagan to get started.
SCV Waste Solutions: Armstrong, BC
SCV Waste Solutions is Armstrong, BC’s expert provider of waste collection, septic pumping, dumpster rentals, and professional hauling services in Armstrong & North Okanagan, BC. Call us today at 250-540-9300 to discuss a customized plan.
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We want you to know that Phil and Collin are always courteous, helpful and always dependable no matter what the weather. Many thanks! With much appreciation, Simon and Barbara Gray
Simon Gray
There’s drive tom is super easy going and did exactly what we asked! Love to see it!!
Jamal Azaz
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Very nice staff 🙂 Nikki was helpful, understanding and we worked together to fix the problem.
Quinn Fulton
The person named Nicki dealing with my complaint was rude and acting like my complaint ment nothing...I want head office of anyone higher up than this Nicki calling me back, Nicki was ride and acting like her driver was in the right but he pulled out in front of me...terrible bully type manager
Cindy Keehn
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Best people ever. Always on time,polite and wave. Good job. 5 stars very friendly.Ryan waves every time.
Joan Barker
5 stars to Ryan! Great service, Arrives around the same time frame each week unless there is truck issues, doesn’t throw green bins down and doesn’t drive fast thru the strata community!! Asset to the company!
Sandy Wagner
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I have lived at my present residence for approx. 6 years. For much of that time our waste management collection has been done by one driver - Phil. He is extraordinary in many ways - punctual, good natured & friendly, helpful and always has a friendly wave. He should be considered as a very valuable employee to your company. As of late he has had a helper by the name of Collin who I am sure, is benefiting from Phil's example. Great team!
Phil Ebert
Exceptional friendly service !!! Thank you so very much !!!
Linda Arnold
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Friendly staff Phil and Collin helpful and kind.
Carrie Rogers
Phil and Colin were friendly and did a great job in todays snow!!
Carmen Moore
SCV Waste Solutions: Salmon Arm, BC
SCV Waste Solutions provides a complete suite of professional, on-demand services to handle any waste emergency or project in Salmon Arm & Shuswap, BC. Call us today at 250-832-9292 to get a free quote or book your service now.
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I’m salmon arm we only get our garbage picked up every 2 weeks. We pay for this with our property taxes. I have a family of 5, do whatever I can to recycle yet over half the time scv will not take it. They give the can a quick shake and tag it as too heavy. My 10 yr old daughter brings out to the curb no problem and the can isn’t even filled to the top. I always have it lined with a garbage bag but they are so inconsistent with what they will and will not take. Contacted scv today, he gave a number to send photos and then no response. Not sure what else residents can do about this company.
Cody Taylor
August 7, 2025Cheap rates, cheap service, cheap drivers
Jaco Groenewald
March 24, 2021 -
They have the city residential garbage pick up. The balding man with glasses is rude as I had a can that was near the weight limit. Completely unprofessional human being. I think the city should look at their contract.
Michael Olsen
May 19, 2021Im a resident of salmon arm and they are always on time and very professional
Sean Jager
June 18, 2021 -
Just a warning. Don't sign the contract. It is not legal and has no end point. We signed with previous owners for 3 years. That was 4 years ago and the new owner is combative and wants $1400 to get out of the contract. I think I'll wait until he goes bankrupt.
Al Bateman
January 23, 2021Nothing but good things to say!
Apple Valley Auto
June 18, 2021 -
If I could give a 0 star I would. Lady on the phone was so incredibly rude. Yelling at me for asking why I was charged for an empty bin during a lockdown. Unbelievable. Trying to do business local and with small businesses but rudeness like this makes it really hard.
Linda Venter
May 4, 2020Two thumbs DOWN!
Rae James
April 27, 2024 -
Everyone from Administration to pick up are friendly and efficient. SCV meets all our needs here at our place of business. Happy to use SCV for the past several years!
Kerry
June 21, 2021SCV has been so accommodating to us over the years. They are very responsive, eager to help and always a pleasure to deal with!
Jody Jones
June 28, 2021