Waste collection in multi-family complexes may differ between complexes. Some complexes use cart collection, some have communal collection areas, and some are operated by private collection companies.

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Waste and organics bins outside a multi-family building.

Multi-family complex collection

Complexes that receive cart collection

Find your collection day using our collection schedule and maps, and learn how to care for your carts.

When you place your waste out please ensure that:

  • there is a one metre clearance on both sides of the cart from any recycling bags, fences, mailboxes or any other objects
  • there are no vehicles parked on the street of your complex as the waste truck will need space to access the carts

Complexes that have communal collection areas

These complexes will have a Wednesday collection day and will not receive roll-out carts. Waste and recycling will need to be separated. Most complexes with a communal shed should also have an organics cart.

All other multi-family complexes within Sherwood Park have commercial dumpster service. Your service schedule and routine will not change.

Complexes that receive private collection

According to the  Waste Management Bylaw 39-2014 (314.7 KB)

  • All multi-family buildings and complexes in operation prior to March 2015 will need to have paper or cardboard recycling opportunities available to residents in addition to waste services. Any building receiving a building permit after march 2015 must have waste, commingled recycling and organic waste diversion opportunities available to all residents in the building or complex.
  • Multi-family complexes with private collection need to complete a Waste Diversion Compliance Plan annually. This will help increase communication and help educate residents on waste and recycling processes. 
  • Any commercial hauling companies operating in Strathcona County will also need to complete a Waste Diversion Compliance Plan annually.
  • If you would like your building to have an organic waste diversion program please contact the Green Routine Team at 780-449-5514.

Re-TRAC compliance reporting

There is a new way for multi-family buildings and complexes to fill out their Waste Diversion Compliance Reporting. 

Re-TRAC is an online reporting system designed to collect waste diversion data, monitor compliance, communicate with participants, and track progress. Under the Waste Management Bylaw 39-2014 multi-family complexes must submit a waste diversion compliance form annually or if their waste diversion changes.  

To create a profile and get started visit their webpage.

Please submit your annual compliance report by October 1, 2025. 

PPP recycling collection

Alberta multi-family buildings and complexes that do not currently receive residential recycling services provided by their municipality may be eligible to receive free PPP (paper, plastic, and packaging) recycling collection services through Circular Materials. 

How the program works   

Multi-family dwelling property owners and managers who are interested in recycling services can register via the online registry, which opened on June 26, 2025. Registered properties may be eligible to receive PPP recycling collection beginning October 1, 2026.   

Who is eligible 

A multi-unit building or building complex may qualify if it is not currently receiving residential PPP recycling services provided by its municipality (e.g., town, city, village, or municipal district). Eligibility scenarios include: 

  • The community is registered with ARMA (Alberta Recycling Management Authority) for EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility). 
  • The building is already receiving garbage collection. 
  • Recycling services are provided by private contractors instead of the municipality. 
  • No recycling services are provided at all. 
  • Recycling services are organized and paid for by a condominium board, HOA (Home Owners Association), or apartment building owner, rather than through the municipality. 

Please email aboperations@circularmaterials.ca for any questions and further information. 

Learn more and register by October 1, 2025.

Image of a concrete area with a chainlink fence in the background, there are three green organics carts lined up against the fence.

Organics carts available at Broadview

If you do not have access to on site organic waste diversion at your building you can contact the Green Routine team at 780-449-5514 to receive your free kitchen catcher.

Carts are available to empty your food waste into at the Broadview Enviroservice Station free of charge. Download the Green Routine app or click here for more information about the green carts.  

If you would like to learn more about recycling opportunities or about including organics diversion in your building, please contact:

Utilities
Phone: 780-449-5514
greenroutine@strathcona.ca

Last updated: Monday, July 21, 2025
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