Extra yard waste collection
Don't forget to put your extra yard waste in clear bags for collection.
Do you have extra yard waste?
During the following weeks only residents who receive weekly waste collection from Strathcona County can put out extra yard waste for collection on their regular collection day.
May 14 - 18, 2012
June 11 - 15, 2012
October 1 - 5, 2012
October 29 - November 2, 2012
During these weeks, extra yard waste that does not fit inside your green organics cart must be placed in clear bags and put out on your regular collection day. All tree branches must be under one inch in diameter. There is no limit to the amount of clear bags you can put out during these days only.
Materials not collected during spring or fall clean up
Some organic items take a lot longer to break down and need to be sent to a wood chipper or other facility to be broken down further. Tree branches over one inch in diameter can be taken to Streambank Avenue Recycling Centre located at 420 Streambank Avenue in Sherwood Park.
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Tree stumps and roots are too large to be chipped and are not accepted at Streambank Avenue Recycling Centre. These items can be taken to a landfill (charges may apply).
What about grass clippings the rest of the season?
A great alternative to collecting grass clippings is to grasscycle (or mulch). Simply leave grass clippings on the lawn where they provide valuable nutrients.
Another option if you have extra grass clippings and leaves that can't fit in your green organics cart, bring them to Streambank Avenue Recycling Centre.
Want to learn more about having a healthier yard?
Visit Good Growing Neighbours
780-449-5514
greenroutine@strathcona.ca
Last updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Page ID: 2213