Eco Station Reuse Areas and Recycling

Reuse Areas

Reuse means to use something again and again rather than only once. The goal of reuse is to keep using items as long as they have a function or value.

Reuse Areas make various items dropped off at Eco Stations available to individuals for reuse.

Accepted Items

Items brought into the Eco Station for disposal that are deemed to be in good condition and reusable will be set out in the Reuse Area for a limited time for pickup.

Examples include furniture, appliances and electronics (televisions, stereos, and computer peripherals). Computers are not available due to privacy issues. 

Vehicle Size Restrictions

The maximum vehicle size allowed in Eco Stations is one tonne.
The maximum trailer length allowed in Eco Stations is three metres.

Fees

There is no charge to take away items from the Reuse Area and customers do not have to drop off items to take away items from the Reuse Area.

The City of Edmonton does not guarantee any items. Residents are responsible for what they decide to take home.

Charges may apply to certain items dropped off for disposal that are deemed suitable for set out in the Reuse Area.

Please refer to Eco Station Disposal Rates for a list of accepted items and applicable charges.

Locations

• Ambleside Eco Station Reuse Area
  located at 14710 Ellerslie Road SW
• Kennedale Eco Station Reuse Area
  located at 5355-127 Avenue

Please note: there are no Reuse Areas located at Coronation Eco Station or Strathcona Eco Station.

Recycling Depots

Eco Stations have Recycle Depots on site where you can take recyclable items such as paper, boxes, cardboard, plastic bags, containers, cans and bottles.

Reuse Centre Donations

Residents can drop donations for the Reuse Centre at Eco Stations free of charge. Please check the acceptable items list.

Clothing Donations

Eco Stations have clothing donation bins on site.

Compost Sales

Convenient 30 litre bags of Second Nature® horticulture compost are available for sale at $6.50 per bag (including GST).

Free Paint

Usable paint donated by other residents is offered to customers free of charge (limit 4 cans per visit - quality not guaranteed).

Since 1995 over 350,000 litres of free paint has been given away.

For More Information

Telephone	In Edmonton: 311 Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311
Email	wasteman@edmonton.ca