Pesticide and fertilizer container recycling
Strathcona County now offers collection for agriculture pesticide and fertilizer containers at the Ardrossan recycle station. Please ensure that these materials follow CleanFarms guidelines.
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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.
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.
Monthly recycle events 2022 dates |
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| January 29 to February 6 | July 30 to August 7 |
| February 26 to March 6 | August 27 to September 4 |
| March 26 to April 3 | September 24 to October 2 |
| April 23 to May 1 | October 29 to November 6 |
| May 28 to June 5 | November 26 to December 4 |
| June 25 to July 3 | December 24 to January 1 |
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, with no lids or caps)
* Please note that the list of accepted items recently changed.
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.
2022 Rural Enviroservice events |
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June 21 |
Moyer Recreation Centre |
| July 19 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
Fire Hall #2 |
| August 16 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
