Strathcona County residents are not permitted to burn household garbage such as plastics, food scraps and other garbage. They're harmful to the environment and are not pleasant to smell when burned. Rural residents wanting to do any kind of open burning must apply for a fire permit. Open fires are not permitted in urban or rural hamlets.
Any person who ignites, fuels, supervises, maintains or permits an outdoor fire within the municipal boundaries of Strathcona County without a permit or in violation of burning regulations (e.g. during a fire ban) can be fined up to $2,000.
Should the fire get out of control and emergency fire response is required, the person responsible for the fire may be charged firefighting costs.
If your fire causes damage to others' property, you may also be responsible for the costs to repair the damage, whether you have a valid permit or not.
Immediate danger to life or properties should be reported to 9-1-1.
Non-emergent complaints can be directed to Enforcement Services 24-hour complaint line at 780-467-7741. Please provide the exact address of the complaint to assist with the investigation.
Complaints may include incidents of excessive or toxic smoke, burning prohibited materials, burning improperly or burning during a fire ban or advisory.
As per Outdoor Fire Bylaw 4-2021, it is illegal to burn:
The above materials must be disposed of by other means, such as using a waste collection service or Strathcona County’s Enviroservice Station. For more information, call Utilities at 780-449-5514.
Fires that require a fire permit include open fires and burn barrels. Fire permits are not issued for properties within:
Fires that do not require a fire permit include recreational fire pits (pots, bowls, fire tables or chimineas) and smudge fires.
Fire permit holders must call or text "BURN" to Strathcona County’s 24-hour Burning Status Line at 1-844-414-2876 each time you burn to confirm that conditions allow for burning.
There are many options for disposal of household waste in Strathcona County.
Consider Weekly waste collection Strathcona County offers weekly collection service to all County residents. It's convenient and economical. Large items are also picked up twice a year.
Recycle at Strathcona County Recycling Stations Broadview Enviroservice Station, 101 Broadview Road, Sherwood Park Ardrossan Recycling Station, Ardrossan Recreation Complex South Cooking Lake Recycling Station at the South Cooking Lake Fire Hall (the last weekend of every month)
Broadview Enviroservice Station Provides year-round disposal of household hazardous waste, electronics, paint, motor oil and appliances.
Clover Bar Landfill North of Highway 16 on Meridian Street 780-442-5311 for 24-hour recorded information.
Fort Saskatchewan Transfer and Recycling Station 8609 - 111 Street, Fort Saskatchewan. 780-992-6152 for hours and rates.
Lindbrook Transfer Station Less than one kilometre south of Highway 14 on Range Road 201. 780-662-2704 for hours and rates.
Utilities Phone: 780-449-5514 greenroutine@strathcona.ca
Last updated: Thursday, August 01, 2024 Page ID: 39923