Updated: Oct. 2, 2026 at 10 a.m.
The Sicamous Landfill is back to its normal operating hours today, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The CSRD said the site is open for public use, however, the site will be monitored by staff is case of any additional flare ups.
Updated: Sept. 29, 2026 at 10 a.m.
The Sicamous Landfill is closed today, Tuesday, Sept. 29 due to another flare up within the woodwaste pile.
The CSRD said the Sicamous Fire Rescue is back on site this morning.
Officials will update residents about when the landfill site will re-open as new information becomes available.
Updated: Sept. 28, 2026 at 3:15 p.m.
The fire at Sicamous Landfill has been declared out. The CSRD said the site will re-open at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 29.
The landfill site contractor remains on site monitoring the area to ensure there are no additional flare-ups.
Sicamous Fire Rescue completed mop up of the fire and left the scene at approximately noon.
Officials said the cause is still under investigation.
Original: Sept. 28, 2026 at 9 a.m.
The Sicamous Landfill is closed today, Monday, Sept. 28 due to a fire at the landfill within the woodwaste pile.
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) made the announcement early morning saying members of the Sicamous Fire Rescue are currently on scene, at 950 Two Mile Road.
Crews are working to put out the fire and prevent it from spreading.
“The CSRD appreciates the efforts of local firefighters and CSRD contractors as they work to contain the fire,” officials said in its statement.
Due to the safety of the public and fire crews, the landfill site is closed.
The CSRD will update residents about when the landfill site will re-open.
