Yard waste collection
Yard waste collection begins on May 9.
Place up to four bags of yard waste at the curb each week for collection. Remember to bag all yard waste in brown paper bags and place bags beside your bins before 7:30 a.m. on collection day.
Yard waste can also be dropped off at the municipal landfill year-round, seven days a week from 8:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. at no charge. For more information, please contact Pulse.
Accepted materials |
The following materials can go in your brown paper yard waste bags:
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Materials not accepted |
The following materials cannot go in your brown paper yard waste bags:
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Yard waste on municipal property
Residents are not permitted to dump yard waste on to municipal property, like parks or public utility lots.
For questions or concerns, please contact PULSE.
No waived landfill dates for 2023
We are currently looking at how best to serve the community with regards to free landfill events and to make it as efficient and effective as possible.
If you have residential waste consider using heavy item pick up and big bin events that will be starting early June. Stay informed by subscribing to this page for updates.
Heavy item pickup
To help you dispose of large and heavy household items in a cost-effective way, the municipality offers the Heavy Item Pickup program each year. Registration for the 2023 program will open on May 29
Note: The Heavy Item Pickup program is not available in Janvier and Conklin.
What is the Heavy Item Pickup program? |
This program helps you dispose of large household items that cannot be set out for regular curbside collection. When registration is open, you can register up to four large household items to have picked up at the curb. Once registered, you are given a pickup date. Registration is limited and all registered items must be at the curbside by 8 a.m. on the assigned pickup day. This program is not available for commercial and construction related items. The program is free but additional fees will apply for select items. |
How to register |
Registration for the 2023 program is now open.
If you are having trouble registering, contact Pulse. Heavy household items can be disposed of at the Municipal landfill year-round, with applicable fees. |
Accepted items |
The program allows residents to schedule curb-side pickup of the following items:
* A fee of $28.00 will be charged for mattresses and box springs. ** A fee of $46.00 will be charged for refrigerant gas removal on CFC-containing appliances. Removal is required as it is classified as a hazardous waste and needs to be contained so it does not contribute to the destruction of the ozone layer. Only a certified technician can remove the refrigerant gases. Any unit that has refrigerant gas removed prior to pick up needs a certificate from the specialist who removed the refrigerant. |
Fees |
The municipality will pick-up a number of registered heavy items at no charge. However, there will be additional fees for:
Fees will be added to monthly utility bills. |
Important tips for collection |
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Big bin events
Big Bin Events are hosted across the region to help residents dispose of household items such as large furniture, appliances, renovation materials and electronic waste.
Community | Location | Date | Time |
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Fort McMurray |
MacDonald Island Park |
June 3 | 9. a.m.- 3 p.m. |
Saprae Creek | Vista Ridge parking lot | June 10 | 9. a.m.- 3 p.m. |
Anzac | Municipal Office | June 17 | 9. a.m.- 3 p.m. |
Gregoire Lake Estates | Municipal lift station parking lot | June 17 | 9. a.m.- 3 p.m. |
Fort McMurray | Abraham's Landing | June 24 | 9. a.m.- 3 p.m. |
Commercial, construction, animal and household hazardous waste will not be accepted at these events.
Bin Bin Events are free but additional fees will apply for select items. Click on Accepted items and fees below for details.
Accepted items and fees |
The big bin events allow residents to drop off large household items that cannot be set out for regular waste collection. This includes large furniture, appliances, renovation materials and electronic waste. Most large household items are accepted at no charge. However, fees are applicable for the following items:
Fees are collected at the events. Applicable fees will be applied to monthly utility bills. |
Required documentation |
Residents are required to show photo ID and proof of address before disposing of any items that have a fee associated with disposal. |
Additional information |
During the events, the Solid Waste Services team will be on-site to support the collection and unloading of large household items. COVID-19 prevention measures will be in place. |
For more information on disposal of large items please call Pulse at 780-743-7000.
Christmas tree drop off
Christmas tree drop off program is now closed for the season.
Pet waste drop off
The pet waste drop off program for 2023 is complete, check back in Spring 2024 for updated program information.
Please remember to always double bag pet waste.
Find more ways to dispose of your pet waste here.
For more information, please contact Pulse.
Pumpkin drop off sites
The 2023 Pumpkin Drop Off program will be available in the fall.
Household hazardous and electronic waste roundup
Details for the annual Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Roundup will be available in summer of 2023.
This program is sponsored by the Alberta Recycling Management Authority. Find out more about Alberta Recycling at albertarecycling.ca.