Enviroservice event (hazardous waste)

Helpful, but Hazardous

Every day new products can be found on store shelves that help make cleaning and other tasks around the home a little easier. Disposal of these materials needs to be a conscious effort.

Many paints, cleaners, automobile care products, solvents, pesticides, herbicides, stains and varnishes contain toxic or hazardous components. Once exposed to the environment, these substances may threaten living organisms. Small quantities accumulate over time and contaminate the air, water, and soil. Products that are flammable, corrosive, explosive, or toxic should not be disposed of in landfills or sewage systems.

 

 

Strathcona County's Enviroservice event replaces the Household Hazardous Waste Roundup. The Enviroservice event takes place at Streambank Avenue Recycling Centre, 420 Streambank Avenue, Sherwood Park. 

Enter the event on Streambank Avenue northbound via Petroleum Way. There is no entrance westbound on Streambank Avenue. Please obey all signs.

Please note: This is a drop-off event. These items are not collected with weekly waste collection. 

 

Enviroservice event dates 2010- Mark your calander!

  • Thursday, May 13, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 29, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Thursday, June 10, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 26, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Thursday, July 8, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, July 24, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Thursday, August 5, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, August 21, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Thursday, September 2, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, September 18, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Thursday, September 30, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 16, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

 

Items collected at the Enviroservice event
  •  abrasive cleaners
  • acetone aerosol sprays
  •  alkaline batteries
    (non-rechargeable)
  •  all-purpose cleaners
  •  antifreeze
  •  appliances
    (fridges, stoves, dishwashers, washer/dryers)
  •  bleach
  •  butane
  •  car batteries
  •  cell phones
  • computers
    (monitors, keyboards, hard drives, accessories)
  • disinfectants
  • drain cleaner
  • fabric softeners
  • fluorescent tubes
  • insecticides
  • kerosene
  • microwaves
  • oil
  • oven cleaners
  • paint thinners/strippers
  • paints
    (oil/water based)
  • pesticides
  • propane gas cylinders
  • rubbing alcohol
  • rechargeable batteries
  • small appliances
  • solvents, turpentine, varnish, lacquers
  • stereos, speakers
  • televisions
  • wood preservatives

These items can also be taken to an Eco Station

  • 5150-99 Street, Edmonton
  • Ambleside Eco Station 14710 Ellerslie Road SW, Edmonton

Electronics can also be taken to Staples Business Depot 350, 390 Baseline Road, Sherwood Park

  • Open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. 9 p.m.
  • Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m

Extra waste?

If you have extra waste occasionally that will not fit into your black cart, you can take these materials to the Enviroservice event. A fee will apply.

Fees for extra waste: 

  • $3 per small item (such as lawn chairs, stools, kid's small pool, kitchen sink, garbage bag, etc.) 
  • $6 per large non-reusable furniture item (such as couches, mattress etc.)

Items NOT collected at Enviroservice events

  • commercial hazardous waste
  • commercial biomedical waste
  • expired medication (take to your local pharmacy for proper disposal)
  • explosives
  • radioactive waste
  • munitions (bullets, weapons, etc...)
  • fireworks
  • pressurized gases (oxygen, acetylene tanks)

If your items are reusable, please donate them to a local charity. There is no charge for appliances.

Questions?

780-449-5514

Last updated: Thursday, May 20, 2010
Page ID: 2235

County Hall: 2001 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada T8A 3W7