Where Should I Take My Trash?

We ask that County residents please do not leave their waste outside of full or overflowing bins. By dumping waste outside of the bins, the community and staff are put in unsafe situations as they are unaware of the contents of bags or items disposed of. They are also required to spend additional time, and taxpayer dollars, correctly disposing of these items, which could be better spent operating facilities and serving the community. 

Items that cannot be recycled at collection sites include:

• Styrofoam
• Glass
• Grocery Bags
• Saran Wrap
• Oil Jugs
• Barbed Wire
• Other Metals not listed.

For the safety of all, please do not dispose of dead animals in the collection bins. The Government of Alberta provides a variety of ways to deal with the disposal of carcasses and dead animals (including pets), through Livestock Mortality Management.

Hazardous materials are also not permitted at collection sites for safety reasons. Some hazardous waste items are accepted at our Transfer Stations or the Clairmont Landfill. If you are curious if an item you would like to dispose of is accepted, please visit the Transfer Stations during regular operating hours and speak to an attendant or call our Environmental Service Department at (780) 864-3760. 

Burn barrel residue is accepted at collection sites, but we do ask that this is bagged and that it has been checked to ensure it is cooled. Please do not dispose of hot ashes in the bins as these can cause fires. This is especially important for our upcoming wildfire season and the current dry conditions we have been experiencing.

Anything not accepted at Collection Sites can be taken to the Transfer Stations or Clairmont Landfill during regular operating hours.

Thank you for taking the time to dispose of your garbage in the correct manor. We appreciate the hard work of our community in ensuring we can provide the best service possible to our residents!