For Residents

Tours and Presentations

That's not Garbage!

Let's talk trash

We'd love to meet with your business or community group ( seniors, ESL, church etc.) and talk about how you can minimize what goes into our landfills.

You'll learn about recycling at home and at work, composting and grasscycling. We'll talk about Eco Stations, our unique Reuse Centre, the world-famous Edmonton Waste Management Centre and how we're about to turn your household waste into methanol.

You pick the day, the evening or the weekend, and we'll come see you.

Call 780-496-5404 to book your free informative presentation.

"Extraordinary activity in Edmonton" "Outstanding session" "Exceptional presenter"

Presentations for Students

"Waste and our World" Grades 4 - 12

The world of waste comes alive as students discover the past, present and exciting future of waste management in Edmonton. Many teachers say it’s a great presentation that supports curriculum learning. Call 780-496-6879.

"Choose to Reuse" Grade 4

This presentation demonstrates the benefits of a waste-free lunch and challenges students to find alternatives to garbage including the creative use of ordinary objects. Offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays from September to June. Call 780-496-5404.

"Squirmy-Wormy Vermicomposting" Grades 4 - 6

Worms can eat your garbage, and produce great compost while they’re at it. Explore their fascinating world. Students help start a worm composting bin and examine semi-finished worm compost. Offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays from September to June. Call 780-496-5404.

"Garbage In, Compost Out" Grade 4

Our Compost Chef cooks up compost pies while the kids plant seeds, make compost tea bags, explore a worm bin, and finish with "The Bong Show”. Offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from September to December. Call 780-496-5404.

Edmonton Waste Management Centre (EWMC) Tours

For school groups or any group of 10 or more. With its collection of advanced recycling and composting facilities, the EWMC has been called “the ultimate waste theme park.” Discover how recyclables get sorted, how old computers get recycled and how your garbage gets turned into compost. Book now! This popular tour fills up quickly. Call 780-496-6879.

Sortitout.ca

Don't throw it out! Sort it out at SortItOut.ca!

It's a great website that shows how waste and recyclables flow through our cities and towns, using Edmonton as a good example. It's designed for Grade 4 students, but is fun for kids of all ages. Free colourful posters, videos and activity booklets are available online.