| We are participating in the expanded Alberta e-waste pilot program! | ||||
This means, in addition to the existing eligible items listed below, select transfer station locations will also be accepting other electronic gadgets; such as small appliances, audio visual, telecom, power and air tools, games, toys and music related items for recycling. This list is subject to change.
For a complete list of accepted items, visit the Alberta e-waste pilot program page.Questions or concerns? Please email ePilot@albertarecycling.ca |
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All Parkland County transfer stations accept brush and branches EXCEPT for Keephills Transfer Station. |
Parkland County does not offer curbside waste and recycling pick-up for residents (except in the Hamlet of Entwistle and Hamlet of Wabamun, see below for details). You can drop off your regular household waste and recyclables at no charge at any of the transfer stations with a solid waste disposal card - you must show this card to the site operator before you can get rid of your waste.
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Certain items are longer accepted in blue bag recycling at our transfer stations. |
What can I do to help?Think about how you purchase, use and dispose of various products. Always remember that reduce, reuse, recycle is listed in order of priority:
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Waste categories
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.
Automotive waste
oil containers | oil filters | tires | used oil
Blue bag recycling
Global recycling changes have unfortunately affected which items can and cannot go into blue bag recycling.
"What Goes Where?" cheat sheet
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All items must be clean and free of liquid, food, or dirt:
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| unacceptable 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
Flourescent bulbs
Fluorescent light bulbs and compact fluorescents in the original package if possible.
Grass and leaves
Resident grass and leaves only.
Household hazardous waste
aerosol cans | batteries (household and vehicle) | other household hazardous waste | paint | propane tanks |
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Non Acceptable 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
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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. |
Entwistle curbside pick-up
Curbside pick-up is available for residents in the hamlet of Entwistle. Pick-up occurs on Wednesdays every week.
To allow for the best service, please follow these guidelines:
- Please have garbage out by 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday mornings
- Garbage is in a secure receptacle (cart)
- The receptacle should be in plain sight and easily accessible for the driver, near the road or alley way
- For the safety of our operators please keep bags of garbage manageable in both size and weight (under 19.5 kgs or 44 lbs)
- Ensure sharps, such as broken glass, are disposed of safely in a secure and sturdy disposable container
Wabamun curbside pick-up
Curbside pick-up is available for residents in the Hamlet of Wabamun. Pick-up occurs on Mondays every week.
To allow for the best service, please follow these guidelines:
- Please have your waste, recyclables, and organics out by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day
- Garbage waste and organics are in a secure cart supplied by Parkland County
- The set-out of carts and recyclables should be in plain sight and easily accessible for the driver, near the road or alley way
- Ensure sharps, such as broken glass, are disposed of safely in a secure and sturdy disposable container
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