Waste Management Rates
| Dwelling Type | 2017 Monthly Rate |
|---|---|
| Single Unit Residential | $44.90 |
| Multi-unit Residential | $29.19 per unit |
The City of Edmonton provides a wide range of programs and services to the public including the delivery of Waste Management Utilities that serve the needs of citizens. The City-owned utilities provide vital services which play an integral part in the day-to-day lives of City of Edmonton residents.
While utility rates are not included in your property tax and are a separate monthly rate, they allow the city to provide the following waste services:
- Garbage collection at all residences in the city
- Blue bag recycling for single-family homes
- Blue bin recycling for apartments and condominiums
- 20 community recycling depots
- A Reuse Centre
- Four Eco stations for convenient drop-off of household hazardous waste and other waste
- 12 Big Bin events to drop off large items at no charge
- Assisted Waste Collection for residents with mobility challenges
Waste Management Rates
Edmonton Waste Management Centre Fees
Edmonton Waste Management Centre Fees
All waste at the Edmonton Waste Management Centre is charged based on weight. Vehicles are weighed in and payment is made on the outbound scale. Payment options include cash, debit and credit card (Visa, MasterCard and American Express).
|
Item |
2017 Per Tonne |
Minimum charge |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Waste | $62 | $20 |
| Non-residential Waste | $92 | $40 |
| Mattresses or Box Springs (residential, segregated) | $60 ($15 surcharge per item in addition to per tonne fee, no surcharge for the first 4 items) |
$20 |
| Mattresses or Box Springs (non-residential, segregated) | $90 ($15 surcharge per item in addition to per tonne fee) |
$40 |
| Grass and Leaves (segregated) | $35 | $20 |
| Soil (clean, residential only, maximum 1 tonne) | $25 | $20 |
| Electronics (clean, segregated) | No charge | No charge |
| Metals (clean, segregated) | No charge | No charge |
| Charitable Organization Waste | $25 | $20 |
| Special Handling | $100 | $100 |
| Tires (Managed under the Provincial Tire Recycling Program) | No charge | No charge |
| Tires (Not managed under the Provincial Tire Recycling Program) | $100 | $20 |
Construction and Demolition Waste Fees
|
Item |
2017 Per Tonne |
Minimum charge |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed C&D Waste (with at least 75% wood, metal, asphalt/concrete, cardboard, plastics and drywall - clean and unpainted) | $72 | $20 |
| Asphalt/Concrete (clean and segregated, maximum size 80x80 cm) | No charge | No charge |
| Asphalt/Concrete (oversized or non-segregated) | $50 | $20 |
| Asphalt Shingles (clean and segregated) | $75 | $20 |
| Brush and Trees (clean and segregated, minimal/no root soil and stumps, trees larger than 51 cm diameter must be cut into pieces no longer than 61 cm) | $25 | $20 |
| Drywall (clean and segregated, unpainted) | $44 | $20 |
| Metals (clean and segregated, ferrous and non-ferrous) | No charge | No charge |
| Wood (clean and segregated, unpainted and untreated) | $40 | $20 |
| Wood Chips (clean and segregated, from brush and trees) | $20 | $20 |
Mixed C&D Waste that does not meet the above criteria will be considered Non-residential Waste or Special Handling. Concrete and asphalt are also accepted at Aggregate Recycling locations. Animal carcasses accepted 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday only. Waste from Charitable Organizations must be registered with the EWMC.
Eco Stations Fees and Accepted Items
Eco Stations are convenient waste drop-off facilities where you can bring electronics and household hazardous waste like paint, batteries and lights bulbs, and anything that does not belong in your garbage.
Accepted Items (Fees Apply)
| Item | 2017 Fee Charged |
|---|---|
| Small items (chairs or comparable volume) |
$8 each |
| Large items (mattress, box spring, sofa or comparable volume) |
$12 each |
| Items requiring CFC removal (fridge, freezer, air conditioner) |
$12 each |
| Yard waste, loose waste and mixed loads
|
Partial half-tonne truck load: $28 each load |
| Level half-tonne truck load: $38 each load |
|
| Heaping half-tonne truck load: $48 each load |
|
| Cube van or utility trailer load: subject to viewing* |
* Eco Station attendants have final say about the acceptability of items and the charges applied to each load.
Payment options
Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Interac.
Accepted Items (Free Drop-off)
Paint/Stains: (empty or full cans, including aerosols), thinner, turpentine, varnish
Automotive: motor oil, antifreeze, gas, diesel, oil filters, batteries and parts, tires (passenger car and truck tires, motorcycle and ATV tires only),
Lighting: all light bulbs*, fluorescent tubes and lighting fixtures
Corrosive/poisonous cleaners: bleach, drain, toilet and oven cleaners
Lawn and garden: herbicides, pesticides, fertilizer
Electronics and appliances: anything with a cord or a battery, computers/TVs (maximum 20 monitors per visit), BBQs, lawnmowers, power tools, stoves, washing machines
Clean recyclables: newspaper, metal cans, plastic bags
Other: batteries (all kinds), aerosol cans, propane tanks or bottles, fire extinguishers, syringes, glue
* Commercial fee for light bulbs: $1 per tube and 50 cents per CFC.
Eco Stations DO NOT accept
- Commercial hazardous waste
- Commercial biomedical waste
- Radioactive waste
- Pressurized gases
The following items should be taken to your community police station. Please call 780-423-4567 first.
- Explosives
- Munitions
- Fireworks
Reuse Centre Fees
Organizations and individuals can purchase items at the Reuse Centre for a nominal fee and may take as many items as they require.
| User Type | Fees |
|---|---|
| Individual | $5 per purchase (up to 50kg)* |
| Non-profit Organization | $50 annual membership (25 punches, one punch for up to 50kg)* |
* may purchase more than 50kg - the charge will be $5 (or one punch for annual memberships) for each up to 50kg amount.
Payment Options
Cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
Eco Stations Accepting Donations
Don't live near the Reuse Centre? You can now drop off your Reuse Centre donations at any Eco Station, free of charge.