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Beginning on Monday November 24, visitors to the Edmonton Waste Management Centre (EWMC) may experience delays as a result of an electrical systems project being done at the scalehouses. Staff are committed to minimizing disruptions to traffic flow and site access. We thank you for your patience during this time.
The Edmonton Waste Management Centre (EWMC) accepts waste from residents and non-residential customers.
Non-Residential waste includes waste dropped off by businesses, institutions and charities. Waste from junk removal, property management and landscaping companies is considered non-residential.
| Material Type | Charge per Tonne | Minimum Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Residential Waste | $102 | $40 |
| Charitable Organization Waste | $29 | $20 |
| Fridges, Freezers, Air Conditioners Or any appliances containing refrigerant. | $102 plus a $21 surcharge per item | $40 plus a $21 surcharge per item |
| Hazardous and Special Products Household Hazardous Waste that falls under the new Hazardous and Special Products (HSP) stream can be dropped off by commercial customers. Learn about the changes. | No charge | |
| Mattresses and Box Springs | $102 plus an $19 surcharge per item | $40 plus an $19 surcharge per item |
| Yard Waste - Elm Wood All elm wood, including wood chips | $102 | $40 |
| Yard Waste - Loose or in Paper Bags Grass clippings, leaves, mulch, tree cones, tree needles, yard and garden trimmings, branches, roots, tree stumps and trunks (non-elm). | No charge Note: Elm Wood must be sorted separately from other yard waste and has a fee. Tell the scale operator if you have elm wood. | No charge |
| Yard Waste - in Plastic Bags | $46 | $20 |
| Materials Requiring Special Handling | $137 | $137 |
| Construction and Demolition Waste | These materials are handled by GFL Environmental, a private business that manages the on-site Construction and Demolition (C&D) Recycling Facility. Please contact GFL Environmental directly for fees and accepted items. | |
Residential waste includes waste dropped off by residents from their own homes.
| Material Type | Charge per Tonne | Minimum Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Waste Drop off up to 2 bags per day at no charge. Bags must be residential size (75L or similar volume). No recycling, food scraps or yard waste can be mixed in. | $72 | $20 |
| Fridges, Freezers, Air Conditioners Or any appliances containing refrigerant | $72* plus a $21 surcharge per item | $20* plus a $21 surcharge per item |
| Mattresses and Box Springs | $72* plus an $19 surcharge per item | $20* plus an $19 surcharge per item |
| Soil (clean, max 1 tonne) | $72 Note: Soil must be unloaded by hand (dump trailers cannot be accommodated) | $20 |
| Tires - Passenger Vehicle and ATV Limited to 8 tires per day | No charge | No charge |
| Tires - Other Rubber or foam-filled, oversized (rims over 24 inches) | $137 | $137 |
| Yard Waste - Loose or in Paper Bags Grass clippings, leaves, mulch, tree cones, tree needles, yard and garden trimmings, branches, roots, tree stumps and trunks (non-elm) | No charge Note: Elm wood must be separated from other yard waste. Tell the scale operator if you have elm wood. | No charge |
| Yard Waste - in Plastic Bags | $46 | $20 |
Appliances and Electronics Lighting Household Hazardous Waste Scrap Metal | No charge Note: if your load includes material that has a charge (such as mixed waste), the disposal fee for that material will be applied to your whole load, including these items | |
* For residential loads consisting only of mattresses, box springs, and/or appliances containing CFCs, only the per item surcharge applies.
Your disposal fee is determined by the weight of your load and the type of waste you are dropping off.
Please note:
Certain types of waste require pre-approval for disposal at EWMC. Some also require a Waste Identification Number (WID#) and a manifest. A disposal fee of $137 per tonne (minimum charge of $137) applies to these materials.
For pre-approval, or to apply for a manifest and/or WID#, please call 311 or contact wastesupport@edmonton.ca.
The EWMC does not accept the following materials for disposal. To find safe disposal options for these items, please use a search engine.