The County's waste management strategy is based on an environmentally and economically responsible approach to the disposal of municipal solid waste generated within the County.  To achieve this goal, the County entered into an agreement with the West Dried Meat Lake Regional Landfill Committee to form West Dried Meat Lake Regional Landfill Authority.  The Authority owns and operates the Regional Landfill located within the County of Camrose at SW 14-44-21-W4M. The anticipated lifespan of the Regional Landfill, projecting current volumes, is in the neighbourhood of one hundred years.  This alleviates any serious solid waste land filling issues in the County for the anticipated life of the site.

The County is divided into seven (7) waste management regions currently served by nine (9) waste transfer stations, and one (1) sanitary landfill. A list of Transfer Stations and days and hours of operation are located on the left.  In the interest of environmental and economic benefit the County of Wetaskiwin will have closed and reclaimed all of its modified landfills by the end of 2004.

The County provides waste management service to its residents through a network of drop box style solid waste transfer stations, which is a container strategically located within various regions to be served along roads easily traversed by a collection vehicle.  The individual resident or business establishment is required to deposit solid wastes in the container at the site location.  The holding container provides an intermediate storage/disposal unit for the solid wastes generated by the surrounding population.  Select sites (Gwynne, Mulhurst Bay & West Buck Lake) also include storage areas for various recyclable commodities (i.e. tires scrap metal & appliances).

The full containers are then transported to the West Dried Meat Lake Regional landfill for disposal.  All recyclables collected are periodically removed by recyclers.

The Transfer Stations are developed to accept bagged household and commercial waste, select sites (Gwynne, Mulhurst Bay & West Buck Lake) also accept residential and commercial construction and demolition waste up to a maximum of 1 ton.  Toxic or E-Waste (electronic) is not accepted.

Information on Transfer Stations, locations & Policies are found under the document links.

GREEN CARDS:
Any person wishing to use a County owned and operated transfer station must obtain a "green" card.  This card is eligible to any landowner.  A landowner may also obtain one for his/her renter, but is responsible for any charges associated to the use of the card.  To obtain a card, either contact the County office (780-352-3321) or bring a copy of your tax notice to the transfer station.

TOXIC & E-WASTE ROUND UP:
The County holds toxic waste round ups twice yearly; usually spring (in conjunction with the Town of Millet and City of Wetaskiwin) and in the fall in the west end of the County.  Watch the website and local papers for notices of such round ups.

GARBAGE PICK UP:
The County provides curbside pick up at the following locations:

• Hamlets of Buck Lake & Alder Flats (Mondays)
• Hamlet of Winfield (Tuesdays)
• Hamlet of Westerose (Wednesdays)
• Viola Beach (Mondays)
• Hamlet of Gwynne (Tuesdays)
• Hamlet of Mulhurst Bay (Tuesdays)
• Curilane Beach & Wizard Lake (Tuesdays)

All waste is to be put out prior to 8:00 a.m. on the day of pick up.  Any questions regarding services provided can be directed to Garry Ellison, Utilities Foreman, 780-361-6236.

RECYCLING OPTIONS:

Newspaper Bins (Millet, Mulhurst, Lakedell & West Buck Lake):  newspaper and newspaper flyers only

Mixed Paper Bin (Millet, Mulhurst, Lakedell, West Buck Lake):  boxboard (coke & cereal boxes), brown papers and envelopes, catalogs and magazines, construction paper, hardcover, paperback and phone books, wrapping paper, sorted office papers, computer, copier and bonded paper, shredded, white and colored paper, stick or glossy paper, pamphlets
(NO PLASTIC BAGS OR BOXES PERMITTED)

Paint Recycling (all sites):  Interior & Exterior Latex & Alkyd (Oil Based) paints, Porch, Floor & Deck Paints; Interior & Exterior Varnishes & Urethanes, Primers, Undercoats & Water Repellent Sealers, Enamels, Wood Finishing Oils & Stain, Non-Catalyzed & Non-Nitrocellulose Lacquers, Shella, Rust & Decorative Metal Paints, Concrete & Driveway (non-tar based) Paints, Deck & Floor Paints, Fence & Barn Paints, Empty Paint Cans & Pails, Paint Aerosols, Marine Paint (Must not Contain Pesticides).  NOTE:  Paint must be in original containers.

E-Waste Recycling (all sites):  Televisions - Any Size; Computer Equipment (Computer Monitors - LCD & CRT, CPU's, Servers, Keyboards, Mouse, Cables, Speakers, Printer/Printer Combinations, Laptop & Notebook Computers).

Used Motor Oil:  Peace Hills Transfer Station

Pesticide Chemical Containers (triple rinsed):  Hilgartner, Bearhills, Peace Hills, Lakedell

Refrigerators, Freezers:  Buck Lake, Lakedell, Mulhurst Bay, Gwynne ($25 charge w/freon; $5 charge w/freon removed [certificate required])

Stoves & Other White Metal Appliances:  Buck Lake,  Lakedell, Mulhurst Bay, Gwynne ($5 charge)

Clean Burnable Wood:  Buck Lake, Winfield, Lakedell, Mulhurst Bay, Gwynne

Scrap Metal:  Buck Lake, Winfield, Lakedell, Mulhurst Bay, Gwynne

Wire (spooled, posts removed):  Buck Lake, Lakedell, Mulhurst Bay, Gwynne

Tires (automotive only, rims removed):  Buck Lake, Winfield, Lakedell, Mulhurst Bay, Gwynne

Propane Cylinders:  Buck Lake, Lakedell, Mulhurst Bay, Gwynne (less than 5 lb no charge, 100 lbs or less $5 charge, over 100 lbs not accepted)

 Wetaskiwin Recycling Centre

The County of Wetaskiwin recently signed an agreement with the City of Wetaskiwin to use the Wetaskiwin Recycling Centre located at 5707-51 Street in Wetaskiwin.  This site is open 8 am to 8 pm weekdays; 8 am to 6 pm weekends and holidays.  Recyclable material includes:

• Electronic Waste (E-waste) - includes televisions, computers, computer components and computer peripherals.
• Sorted Office Paper - shredded paper, white or colored bond, computer, copier, ledger, typing, index cards, white envelopes (without windows), slick or glassy pamphlets and brochures and carbonless paper.  No magazines, catalogues, newspaper or glossy newsprint.
• Other Papers - wax-coated paper or boxboard, cereal, tissue and detergent boxes, brown paper and envelopes, catalogues, magazines, hardcover books, paperback books and wrapping paper.
• Newspaper - newspaper & inserts only, glossy newsprint flyers.
• Tin Cans - crushed tin cans only.  No other metals allows.
• Glass - glass jars and bottles only; lids and labels removed.  No other glass allowed.
• Clear #2 Milk Jugs - each container should be capless, cleaned & crushed.
• Compost (Cement Bunker) - grass, leaves and garden waste; no bags or branches.
• Green Shed (Corrugated Cardboard) - corrugated cardboard only.  Please flatten cardboard to conserve space in the bins.

ECO Station:

The City of Edmonton has invited the County residents to make use of its ECO Station located at 5150 99 Street, Edmonton
Hours of Operation: Tuesday thru Saturday – 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(The only entrance to the ECO Station is on 99 Street between the Edmonton Power Facility and South Side Welding).

Bring clearly marked household hazardous waste products (paints, wood preservatives, herbicides, solvents, paint strippers, old camp fuel, used antifreeze and oil).

There is no charge for disposing residential hazardous wastes and recyclables, but there will be fees (cash only) for some materials (fridges, stoves).  No hazardous waste from commercial business will be accepted.  Please note that hazardous waste from farms, agricultural operations and all types and sizes of businesses are not accepted at this facility.