Spring collection events return across the region

- May 01, 2026

News Releases

Drop off yard waste, pet waste and household items this spring

The Municipality is offering several spring collection programs to help safely and easily dispose of unwanted household items, recycle more materials, and keep items out of the landfill that do not belong.

Programs this spring include Yard Waste Collection, Pet Waste Drop-Off, Heavy Item Pickup, and Big Bin Events.

Spring collection events schedule

Full program details, including accepted materials, preparation requirements and any applicable fees, are available at rmwb.ca/collectionevents.

Free Pet Waste Drop Off

Pet Waste Drop-Off events are happening at four locations this spring, giving pet owners a free and convenient way to dispose of pet waste. With new landfill disposal fees for pet waste in effect as of April 1, 2026, these free events offer a cost-saving option for proper disposal. Pet waste must be double bagged for drop-off.

Date	Location	Time
May 2, 2026	J. Howard Pew Memorial Park	9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
May 3, 2026	Syncrude Athletic Park	9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
May 9, 2026	TBD	9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
May 10, 2026	TBD	9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

If you cannot attend an event, double-bagged pet waste can also be placed in your black curbside bin, provided it does not exceed 15 per cent of the total bin space.

Household pet waste cannot be disposed of in blue bins as it contaminates recyclable materials and for the same reason should not be disposed of in park bins located on trails, in parks or at Transit stops.

Yard Waste Collection

Weekly yard waste collection will resume this spring. Start date will be shared once finalized, as the weather warms and conditions allow.

To participate:

Set yard waste at the curb on your regular collection day and time once the program begins

Use paper yard waste bags

Keep one foot between bags and bins.

Keep branches bundled and within size limits

Yard waste can also be dropped off at the municipal landfill year-round, seven days a week, excluding statutory holidays, from 8:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. at no charge.

Heavy Item Pickup

The Heavy Item Pickup program helps dispose of large household items in a convenient and cost-effective way. Up to 4 items per household can be registered and picked up curbside.

Program	Date	Location
Registration	May 4-15, 2026	rmwb.ca/collectionevents
Pickup	May 16-29, 2026	Fort McMurray, Draper, Saprae Creek, Anzac, Gregoire Lake Estates

Registration is limited, and all registered items must be at the curbside by 8 a.m. on the assigned pickup day. Most items are picked up free of charge, but there are fees for certain items, such as mattresses, refrigerators, and freezers.

Big Bin Events

Big Bin Events will be held across the region from May 31 to June 28, 2026, to help dispose of household items such as large furniture, appliances, renovation materials, and electronic waste.

Date	Location	Time
May 31, 2026	MacDonald Island Park	9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
June 7, 2026	Anzac Municipal Office	9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
June 14, 2026	Centerfire Place	9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
June 21, 2026	Vista Ridge	9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
June 28, 2026	Gregoire Lake Estates Municipal Lift Station	9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Most items can be dropped off free of charge, but there are fees for certain items, such as box springs, mattresses, A/C units, water coolers, refrigerators, and freezers.

For questions about spring collection programs, visit rmwb.ca/collectionevents or contact Pulse at 780-743-7000 or toll-free at 1-800-973-9663.