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Are you or your group interested in waste reduction and diversion, recycling or composting? The City of Edmonton offers tours, presentations and workshops on a wide variety of topics for groups and individuals.
Public facility tours are returning to the Edmonton Waste Management Centre in May 2023
Learn how Edmonton’s residential waste is processed and why it is so important to sort our waste correctly at home! Waste reduction, diversion and composting are exciting topics discussed on the tour. Book individually or as a group.
The tour is ideal for people 10 years of age or older.
Tour Dates:
Duration: 2 hours
Time: 9:30am and 1pm
Maximum number of visitors per tour: 15
Email wastetourbookings@edmonton.ca with your name, phone number and email address, and a waste educator will contact you to book your date and time.
We look forward to seeing you this May and June.
Tours and presentations are free for Edmonton residents unless otherwise noted.
When: Weekdays, year-round
Duration: 1 hour
Available to: Any business or community group in Edmonton. We kindly require at least 10 people to run this presentation.
To Book: 780-496-5404
Hardly anything we dispose of is truly garbage. We’ll take you on a virtual tour of Edmonton’s world renowned waste management system, where you’ll discover how much of the waste you set out on the curb can be used as a resource. We’ll answer your questions about recycling and Eco Stations, and discuss how we must all do our part to keep waste out of the landfill.
Note: Are you especially interested in one topic, such as recycling or Eco Stations? Let us know. We can customize this presentation to fit your needs.
When: Weekdays, year-round
Duration: 30 - 60 minutes (Flexible to meet your needs)
Available to: Any business or community group in Edmonton. We kindly require at least 10 people to run this presentation.
To Book: 780-496-5404
Host a presentation on waste and recycling and watch your business “go green” with the help of our waste educators.
Home composting is fun, easy and one of the most impactful things we can do to reduce our waste! We offer workshops for individuals and small groups. Fees may apply.
Can’t make a workshop? Drop in at Compost School to see different types of composters and get helpful hints. Staffed on weekends and holidays, Victoria Day to Labour Day.
The Reuse Centre offers a variety of group programs and reuse workshops for adults and children. Check out the Reuse Centre for offerings. Fees may apply.
Share your passion for waste reduction.
Check out Master Composter Recycler for more information.
The tour typically visits 3 facilities on our site:
The EWMC is located just off Anthony Henday Drive at 250 Aurum Road NE. See our locations map.
Please check-in at the Administration and Training Facility (site 100), where your guide will meet you.
A bus is required to transport you around the Centre during your tour. The Centre’s bus is limited to 15 passengers. Groups larger than this must supply their own bus.
No. The Edmonton Waste Management Centre is an industrial waste site and not appropriate for young children. Information is presented at a level suitable for older children (9+ years) and adults.
A bus is used to transport you around the Centre during your tour. Reservations ensure everyone has a seat. We are not able to accommodate individuals that don’t pre-register.
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In Edmonton: 311 |
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