Be Winter Waste Wise!As the snow falls and the Christmas season approaches, the City of St. Albert is asking residents to remember the following waste and recycling tips to help make winter waste collection easy and safe for everyone. For more information please visit www.stalbert.ca/winterwaste |
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Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) System
All homeowners in St. Albert subscribe to the Pay-As-You-Throw waste management system. The exception is multi-family (condominium and townhouse) complexes, which have an agreement with the City to opt out of the program in favour of private garbage collection.
Brown waste carts are available in three sizes: 60 litres, 120 litres and 240 litres. Household garbage will be picked up once every two weeks.
Organics Carts
Green organics carts are available in two sizes: 120 litres and 240 litres. There is no difference in cost between cart sizes.
Household organics will be picked up weekly from mid-April to mid-October and every second week from mid-October to mid-April.
The organics and waste carts must be placed out by 7 a.m. on your
waste collection pickup day. To move your cart to the street, hold the
cart by both handles and tilt it towards you. Then push or pull it
toward the street.
Ensure you leave at least one metre between:
- your carts and any obstacles
- your waste cart and your organics cart
Please ensure the lid is fully closed on each cart. If the lids on your carts can not be closed, your waste and organics may not be collected.
Please do not:
- overfill carts
- contaminate carts with improper material
- pack garbage into carts
- leave garbage beside carts
- write or spray paint on carts
The City recommends rinsing your carts periodically with water to wash away debris and buildup. Allow the carts to dry completely before the next use.
Moving?
If you move, the carts must be left at the residence or you may be charged for them.
Damaged or Stolen Cart?
If your cart is damaged, stolen or vandalized, please call Public Works at 780-459-1557.
Frequently Asked Questions - Waste and Organics Cart InformationIf you have additional garbage above your subscription level, you can purchase garbage bag tags at St. Albert Place, Fountain Park Recreation Centre or Servus Credit Union Place. These tags can be placed on garbage bags and dropped off in the appropriate location at the Recycling Depot, located at 7 Chevigny Street.
Other Items
St. Albert also has curbside recycling for residents who receive curbside garbage pickup. In addition, the City has a recycling depot, as well as a compost depot to facilitate reducing waste in the community.
Christmas trees are collected from January 10 until the end of
January. Residents should place their unwrapped Christmas tree at the
curb with other refuse on their designated day. As trees are not
collected by the regular refuse trucks, residents may note a slight
difference in collection times.
Related waste management and recycling events include the annual Take-It-Or-Leave event, which is held in June and provides residents with the opportunity to dispose of unwanted, usable items. Compost giveaways are held in the spring and fall as well.
Leaf Pickup:
During the fall months you can take your leaves to the City's compost yard located on Villeneuve Road, free of charge. The hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. You can also leave your bags of leaves at curbside on your refuse day for the month of October. Please do not put grass in with your leaves.
For information on the nearest landfills, please contact the following:
West Edmonton Landfill
170 Street - 127 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
Phone: 780-447-1113
Clover Bar Landfill
13111- Meridian (1st.) Street
Edmonton, AB
Phone: 780-496-5678
Bylaws
The City of St. Albert has bylaws in place to assist in effective waste management practices.Pay-as-You-Throw Bylaw
