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COVID-19 (coronavirus)

The COVID-19 situation is changing rapidly. Please check back for further updates in the coming days. Learn more at edmonton.ca/COVID-19.

Garbage & Recycling

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

COVID-19 Information

Waste Facilities

Eco Stations and the Edmonton Waste Management Centre are currently experiencing longer than usual wait times.

Coronation, Strathcona and Kennedale Eco Stations are open from 11am to 7 pm, 7 days a week until the fall. Ambleside Eco Station is temporarily closed. Until further notice, it is a designated Alberta Health Services "by appointment only" COVID-19 testing site.

Cash payments are not available at Eco Stations until further notice. Only credit card and Interac payments will be accepted.

Reuse areas and paint exchange stations are closed at all Eco Stations. Paint drop off is open.

Reminder: Practice physical distancing guidelines when visiting an Eco Station or approaching your waste collector. 

Reduced Rates

Reduced waste utility rates will be in effect from June 1 to December 31, 2020. The new monthly rates are:

  • $46.52 for curbside/alley collection
  • $30.23 for bin collection
  • $33.48 for transitional multi-unit customers

There are no planned changes to how waste is collected or processed as a result of the rate reduction. You will continue to receive the same level of service for waste collection.  Learn more at edmonton.ca/COVID-19.

Waste Management System

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

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

Alternate Service Options

Waste Services

Eco Stations

Ambleside Eco Station is temporarily closed.

Effective April 14, the Kennedale, Coronation and Strathcona Eco Stations will be open every day, from 11am to 7pm. They are closed on statutory holidays.

Paint exchange is not being accepted at any Eco Station until further notice.

Cash payments no longer accepted until further notice.

Visit edmonton.ca/ecostations for more information.

Reuse Centre

Closed for business, including drop-offs, until further notice.

Edmonton Waste Management Centre

Cash payments no longer accepted until further notice.

Utility Rate Changes (Bylaw 18590)

Questions about your Utility Rate Changes? Learn more here.

Eco Stations

Our four Eco Stations accept batteries and other household hazardous waste and electronics for free.

Future of Waste

Changes are coming to the way you sort and manage waste, at home and at work.

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.

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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