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Waste management services, programs, locations and fees. Information about garbage, recycling and waste reduction.

With residents’ help, Edmonton’s integrated and sustainable waste management system has a goal of diverting 90% of residential waste from landfill.

The organic portion of household waste is sorted out and composted at the Edmonton Waste Management Centre. 

Not sure what goes in the recycling, garbage or dropped at an Eco Station? Take the guesswork out of sorting your waste by using the WasteWise tool. Search your collection day, set up a collection reminder and play a fun family game.

WasteWise

Big Bin Events

Household items that can’t be set out for regular waste collection can be brought to a Big Bin Event.

Future of Waste

Public opportunities to provide input on potential changes to Edmonton's waste system ended on April 15, 2019. Thank you to the many Edmontonians who shared their thoughts with us.   

Garbage Collection
Garbage and recycling is collected weekly on the same day of the week year-round.
Waste Management Centre

Learn about the facilities and services at the EWMC.

Compost in Winter

Keep Composting outdoors, year round!

Eco Stations
Our four Eco Stations accept household hazardous waste and electronics for free.
Recycling
Find out what items you can recycle in your blue bag, blue bin or at Recycling Depots.
Reuse
Give stuff a second life. Residents are encouraged to reuse household items and reduce waste.
Reduce
Programs and tips that will help you to reduce, reuse and recycle your waste.
Presentations and Tours
Curious about waste? The City offers highly acclaimed facility tours and classroom presentations.

For More Information

Telephone

In Edmonton: 311

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

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