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New Transfer Station Cards
The County is modernizing its waste management system by replacing paper Transfer Station cards with permanent plastic cards using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. This upgrade will make access to Transfer Stations more efficient by securely and automatically identifying cardholders.
Instead of receiving a paper card in the mail this year, residents must apply for a permanent card online at the County of Wetaskiwin website or in-person at the County office starting August 1, 2025.
Paper cards will no longer be accepted at Transfer Stations after October 1, 2025.
Landowners within the County are eligible for one free Transfer Station card. Additional and replacement cards will be issued for a fee of $25.00.
The County operates nine (9) waste transfer stations, and is a member of the West Dried Meat Lake Landfill. All waste from the transfer stations is hauled to the West Dried Meat Lake Landfill. Residents are able to access the West Dried Meat Lake Landfill but since the landfill is not a County run facility, fees will apply.
The gates at the transfer stations are locked during non-operational hours. Leaving waste and recyclables outside the locked gates is strictly prohibited.
The transfer stations use a bin/ramp system where all items have to be hand-bombed into the bins. There is no accommodation for hoist dumping. A variety of recycling options are available at the transfer stations.
- Hours of Operation
- Driving Directions
- Acceptable Items
- Items Not Accepted
- Disposal Fees
- Summer Village Users
- Town of Millet Residents
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Driving Directions:
Bearhills - 1 ½ miles south of Hwy 13 on RR 254
West Buck Lake – ½ mile south of Jct Hwy 13 & 22, ¼ mile west
Hilgartner – 3 ½ miles south of Sec. Hwy 613 on RR 235
Gwynne – ½ mile south of Hwy 13 on RR 225
Lakedell – ½ mile north of Hwy 13 on RR 12
Millet – ¾ mile east of Petro Can in Millet
Mulhurst Bay – ½ mile south of Sec Hwy 616 on RR 280
Peace Hills – 2 miles north of Hwy 13 on RR 245
Winfield – ½ mile north of Winfield on RR 35 (Knob Hill Road)
Click here to view the detailed list of acceptable items.
The following wastes are not accepted at the waste transfer stations:
ammunition • animal carcasses, hides or animal parts • automobiles • automobile batteries • hazardous & bio-hazardous waste • campers, RV’s & boats • compost • concrete, concrete blocks and rocks • dynamite • liquid waste including pesticides • antifreeze •camping fuel or other flammable liquids • power poles • railway ties • sewage • soil • sod • any toxic liquid • poisons • seeds or grains • toxic weeds • tree stumps & roots.
The County of Wetaskiwin is no longer charging fees for overloads and white good at all County transfer stations for County residents, effective January 1, 2024.
Summer Village Users
Summer Village Residents (Argentia Beach, Crystal Springs, Grandview, Ma-Me-O Beach, Norris Beach, Poplar Bay, Silver Beach) are allowed to use the following designated transfer stations:
Mulhurst Bay Transfer Station
- Argentia Beach & Silver Beach
Lakedell Transfer Station
- Crystal Springs, Grandview, Ma-Me-O Beach, Norris Beach and Poplar Bay
- A designated bin is in place for Ma-Me-O residents.
Residents must present the user card issued by the Summer Village office to the transfer station attendant during each visit.
New & replacement cards will be issued by the Summer Village (780-586-2494).
Residents disposing of any items noted under the Disposal Fees will be required to sign an Agreement for Transfer Station Charges at the transfer station.
Town of Millet Residents
Town of Millet residents have access only to the East Millet transfer station.
To access the transfer station, a voucher must be purchased at the Town of Millet administration office or Rexall Drug Store in Millet (cash only at the drug store).
Each voucher is for a one time visit to the transfer station.
Vouchers must be presented to the transfer station attendant when entering the site.
Fees:
$25 - each standard pick-up truck box, or portion thereof.
$10 - mattress (Mattresses must be on a separate voucher).