What Goes Where?
Learn more about Parkland County's garbage and recycling services by visiting transfer stations for their locations, hours and lists of acceptable waste materials.
Parkland County residents must present their solid waste disposal card to dispose of waste free of charge. Exceptions are indicated where costs may apply.
Waste Categories
Automotive waste
oil containers | oil filters | tires (up to 39-inch rim size) | used oil
Blue bag recycling
Global recycling changes have affected which items can and cannot go into blue bag recycling.
Accepted Items |
All items must be clean and free of liquid, food, or dirt:
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Non-Accepted Items |
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Commercial/Construction waste
Charges will apply for the following items:
carpet | commercial yard waste | drywall | fences | metal | non-County resident waste | shingles | small concrete | wood/pallets
Electronics recycling
computers | computer monitors | keyboards | computer mouse/cables | laptops | microwaves | TVs
Fluorescent bulbs
Fluorescent light bulbs and compact fluorescents in the original package if possible.
Grass and leaves
Resident grass and leaves accepted at Kapasiwin transfer station and Parkland County transfer station.
Household Hazardous Waste
aerosol cans | batteries (household and vehicle) | other household hazardous waste | paint | propane tanks |
Non-Accepted Items |
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Household waste
ashes (cold) | bagged household waste | small furniture | styrofoam and rubber | single use plastics, film and clamshell plastics | non-reusable glass | single-use packaging | fabric | bagged pet waste
Appliances |
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Mixed paper recycling
flattened box board (cereal boxes, pasta boxes, etc.), corrugated cardboard | brown paper bags | magazines, newspapers, flyers | office paper and envelopes | shredded paper | wrapping paper
Mixed waste
Charges apply for mixed loads of household waste and commercial construction waste.
Scale operators make the final decision on whether waste is normal household or commercial/construction waste.
Organics
food waste | food soiled paper (including pizza boxes, coffee filters) | paper coffee cups | plant/grass clippings and leaves | shredded paper
Tree trimmings
Charges may apply.
Acceptable items include tree trimmings and branches under 12cm in diameter (charges apply for pieces 12cm or larger in diameter - i.e. tree stumps).
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Loads of normal household waste and commercial/construction waste will be charged as construction/commercial waste and fees will apply. Transfer Station operators will make the final decision on whether waste is considered normal household waste or commercial/construction waste. |