Plastics recycling changes
Beginning April 1, 2025 plastic clamshell, plastic takeout containers and other types of plastic packaging will be accepted for curbside recycling and drop off at recycle depots. Check the link below for more details.
Strathcona County has recycling and proper disposal events based in rural areas of the County. Events are available for all residents, regardless if you are a County waste collection customer.
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South Cooking Lake recycle events
Monthly events are held at Fire Station #2 located at 22142 South Cooking Lake Road. Residents can drop off acceptable items 24 hours a day during event dates.
2025 Monthly recycle events dates |
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| January 25 - February 2 | July 26 – August 3 |
| February 22 – March 2 | August 30 – September 7 |
| March 29 – April 6 | September 27 – October 5 |
| April 26 – May 4 | October 25 – November 2 |
| May 24 – June 1 | November 29 – December 7 |
| June 28 – July 6 | December 25 – January 4 |
A commingled recycling bin will be set up on site. Acceptable items for the bin include:
- corrugated cardboard (flattened, clean and dry)
- mixed paper (inserts, flyers, cereal boxes, computer paper, etc.)
- newspaper
- aluminum cans and containers (clean and in original shape)
- hard plastic containers, tubs and bottles (clean)
- plastic clamshell containers and plastic takeout containers
- plastic packaging (cookie package inserts, chocolate tray inserts)
- plastic plant pots
- individual plastic yogurt, pudding or fruit cups
We will also have a cart on site for glass only.
In an effort to ensure these events are successful and continue, please put items in the correct bins and only drop off accepted items. Report illegal dumping to Enforcement Services 780-449-0170.
Rural Enviroservice events
There are Enviroservice events to assist rural residents in diverting electronics, paint, batteries, household hazardous waste and other materials.
2025 Rural Enviroservice events |
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June 17 |
Fire Hall #2 |
| July 15 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
Moyer Recreation Centre |
| August 19 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
Ardrossan Recycle Station |
Please note appliances and metal are not accepted at these locations. Please bring them to the Broadview Enviroservice Station in Sherwood Park.
Subscribe to weekly collection
Our intention is to provide quality services to our residents and reduce the amount of materials going to the landfill. To subscribe to weekly collection and recycling, please call 780-449-5514.
Utilities
Phone: 780-449-5514
greenroutine@strathcona.ca
