Book a tour of the Edmonton Waste Management Centre (EWMC) or a presentation for your school or group.
All programs are booked through our Learn About Waste Learning System. To view availability and register for a program, you will need to create an account and log in.
Ever wondered where your garbage, recycling and food scraps go? Join us for a unique opportunity to tour the Edmonton Waste Management Centre. These 2-hour tours provide an in-depth look at what happens to our waste and how we can work together to send less to the landfill.
- Public tours are available most Fridays, with sign-ups open to all residents
- School tours and group tours are available by request
Tours are free of charge. Groups larger than 15 people must provide a bus for the tour.
Audience: Grades 4-12
Student to adult supervisor ratio: 1 adult for every 9 students
Audience: Home school students (ages 9+) and their adult family members or guardians.
Audience:
- Newcomer
- English Language Learner
- Business, senior and community groups
This tour can be customized to fit a variety of audiences.
Audience:
- Post Secondary classes
- Professional organizations
This tour will be customized to fit the needs of your group.
Audience:
- Individuals
- Families
- Small groups (under 10 people)
Reserve a spot for yourself or a small group.
Starting June 1, the City will be hosting 14 tours of the EWMC as part of Environment Week. These tours will give residents a behind-the-scenes look at how garbage, recycling and food scraps are collected and processed, and discuss the ways residents and the City work together to protect the environment.
For residents who are not able to drive to the EWMC, select tours include an option to be picked up and dropped off by City transportation at the Clareview Transit Station.
Tours are free and open to residents over the age of nine. Spots are limited
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday, June 1 | 1-4pm* |
| Tuesday, June 2 | 1:30-3:30pm 5-8pm* |
| Wednesday, June 3 | 1-4pm* 6-8pm |
| Thursday, June 4 | 1:30-3:30pm 5-8pm* |
| Friday, June 5 | 10am-12pm 2-4pm 6-8pm |
| Saturday, June 6 | 9am-12pm* 10am-12pm 1-3pm 1-4pm* |
*Tour includes the option for pickup from the Clareview Transit Station, in the passenger pick-up area
Learn more about Edmonton’s Waste Management system, waste reduction and reuse! These presentations are suitable for groups of 10 or more and available free of charge.
Program Descriptions
EWMC Live! (Ages 9+)
Audience: Grades 3-5/Home School students
Location: Virtual
Join us for an interactive presentation on waste, streaming live from the Edmonton Waste Management Centre.
Choose to Reuse (Ages 9+)
Audience: Grades 4-6
Location: Virtual or in-person at the Reuse Centre
Are you a Waste Warrior looking for a new challenge? This interactive program will take you on a trip through the world of reuse.
Green City Challenge (Ages 9+)
Audience: Grades 4-6
Location: Virtual or in-person at the Reuse Centre
Join a Waste Educator for an adventure that will improve your waste reduction skills and make our city greener!
Waste Audit (Ages 9+)
Audience: Grade 4+ and Adults
Location: Bookable Kits at the Reuse Centre
Conducting a classroom waste audit is a hands-on way for students to learn how to reduce waste! Book out one of our waste audit kits from the Reuse Centre.
Food Waste Reduction (Ages 12+)
Audience: Grades 7-12
Location: Virtual or in-person at the Reuse Centre
Join a waste reduction expert from the City of Edmonton for tips and tricks on reducing food waste in your home.
Waste Reduction Basics (Ages 12+)
Audience: Grades 7-12
Location: Virtual or in-person at the Reuse Centre
Foster a culture of waste reduction within your school with the help of a Waste Educator.
Your Clothes - A Journey (Ages 12+)
Audience: Grades 7-12
Location: Virtual or in-person at the Reuse Centre
Explore the environmental and social impacts of the textile industry, while learning fun and positive ways to keep textiles out of landfills.
Recycling in Edmonton (Adults 18+)
Audience: Adults
Location: Virtual or in-person at your site
Explore the benefits and challenges of recycling and learn how to be a better recycler.
Waste in Edmonton (Adults 18+)
Audience: Adults
Location: Virtual or in-person at your site
This general presentation on Edmonton’s Waste System explores what happens to your waste, and covers waste sorting, set out and reduction.
Newcomer or Community Organizations
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) and other English Language Learning (ELL) classes
Location: Virtual or in-person at your site
This general presentation on Edmonton’s Waste System can be customized to suit the needs of your learners.
Do your students have what it takes to become a Waste Warrior? Filled with activities, videos, quizzes and Waste Warrior Mission challenges, this eLearning program takes students on a journey through Edmonton’s waste system. They will learn all about the waste they produce, what happens to it, and how positive waste choices and actions protect our planet.
This program can be done at your own pace and is free of charge. It has 5 units that each take approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes.
