Smart Solutions for Organic Waste
Diversion and Conversion

Okanagan-based. Now accepting organic waste from across the region and beyond.

Okanagan-Based.
Composting Built for Scale.

A purpose-built facility diverting organic waste from BC landfills to produce Class A compost. Located at the old Brenda Mine 25 km west of Peachland, BC.

PermittedFacility
25,000 t/yrAuthorized capacity
5-ZoneAerated composting floor
EnclosedFully enclosed process + biofilter
GrowingExpansion plans in place

Now Accepting Organic Waste from these Sources...and More

Wineries & Vineyards

Pomace and lees at crush. Prunings in winter. Restaurant and kitchen food scraps year-round. We know the calendar, and we're right here in the valley, not a haul out of region.

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Orchards & Packing Houses

Cull fruit, prunings, packing-house waste. Bring it by the load, whatever the season leaves you.

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Carbon Sources

Lumber waste, wood chips, sawdust, bark, large felled trees. Clean wood waste is the carbon our composting process runs on. If you have it in volume, we want it.

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Municipalities & Regional Districts

A local, provincially authorized destination for residential source separated organics (SSO), yard waste, and further organics. Backed by the permits, capacity, and straight answers to defend your program to council and residents.

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FAQ

Who is Brenda Renewables Ltd?

Brenda Renewables Ltd. is a special purpose entity established to manage and operate the organics processing facility located at the former Brenda Mine site off the Highway 97 Connector.

What is the composting process used by Brenda Renewables?

Brenda Renewables uses a fully enclosed composting process that combines organic waste with bulking agents and oxygen to produce high-quality compost. Our process is designed to be safe, efficient, and sustainable.

How does Brenda Renewables mitigate odour emissions?

By using best-in-class biofilter technology and operational procedures. Additionally, our isolated composting facility is located 25 kilometres away from the nearest house to further minimize any potential odour impact.

How is traffic in an already busy town affected by Brenda Renewables?

Our main entrance is off Highway 97C, and we only use Princeton Avenue, in Peachland, BC, in emergency situations. Our facility access is designed to minimize traffic impact and inconvenience to the surrounding community.

How does Brenda Renewables address water usage?

We are water negative facility. Any excess contact water not reused onsite is hauled offsite for appropriate treatment.

Can I receive organic curbside pick-up in the Okanagan?

Curbside collection programs are run by your local government. For yard waste and organics collection in the Central Okanagan, check with the Regional District of Central Okanagan. We're the processing destination, not the hauler.

What is the community compost program offered by Brenda Renewables?

The majority of compost generated at the facility will be used to vegetate the lands of the old Brenda Mine, with some also being provided to the community of Peachland for use in enhancing the landscaping of community gardens and parks.

Put your organic waste to work.

Tell us how much you have and we'll provide you with a competitive plan.

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