Recycling, Waste & Composting
REGULAR HOURS OF OPERATION
Recycling Depot
Winter Hours
October 1 - April 30
Monday and Tuesday, Closed
Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday - Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Extended Summer Hours
May 1 - September 30
Monday - Closed
Tuesday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Statutory Holiday Hours
Closed
Contact Us
15 East Lake Hill
Phone: (403) 948-0246
Email: environmental.services@airdrie.ca
Transfer Site
Hours of Operation
Monday - Saturday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday - CLOSED
Patrons are requested to allow enough time to be unloaded before posted closing time.
Extended Summer Hours (May 1 - September 30)
Open Thursday until 8:00 pm
Statutory Holiday Hours
CLOSED.
Transfer Site Residential Rates
$20 for a level 1/2 ton truckload (overload charged extra)
Location
Six km west on Highway 567 next to the rodeo grounds
News
Bike Sale - SPECIAL
The Eastside Recycle Depot is pleased to sell bicycles at $5 each. Stop in and visit us at 15 East Lake Hill, NE. Hurry in as this great offer ends mid September!
Westside Recycle Depot
The Westside Recycle Depot located at 2925 Main St. SW, in the Home Depot parking lot, has been operating since April 1, 2010. Since then, Environmental Services has processed 64,580 Kgs (64.58 Metric Tonnes (MT)) of material from this location.
Newspaper: 19,240 Kgs (19.24 MT)
Mixed Paper: 12,050 kgs (12.05 MT)
Cardboard: 26,800 Kgs (26.80 MT)
Mixed Plastic: 3,140 Kgs (3.14 MT)
Metal: 3,350 Kgs (3.35 MT)
Environmental Services staff checks the facility daily. Unfortunately, staff is finding material left on the ground. The Westside Recycle Depot is intended to be a satellite facility for quick drop off, it is not intended for larger quantities. Residents are encouraged to break down their cardboard boxes, clean containers, remove labels and crush materials where possible. The Westside Depot does not accept specialized programs (paint, household hazardous waste, fluorescent light bulbs, batteries etc.), household glass or plastic film. Please help keep the depot clean. Residents are also encouraged to call Environmental Services at 403.948.0246 to alert Staff to any abuse at the depot.
Thank you for your cooperation and making the depot a success!
Eastside Recycle Depot
The Eastside Recycle Depot located at 15 East Lake Hill NE. Since January 2010, Environmental Services has processed 1,023,259 Kgs (1,023.46 Metric Tonnes (MT)) of material from this location.
Newspaper: 275,439 Kgs Mixed Plastic: 15,440 Kgs
Phone Books: 22,590 Kgs Grass & Leaves: 124,930 Kgs
White Paper: 15,430 Kgs Batteries: 12,640 Kgs
Mixed Paper: 106,110 Kgs Used Oil, filters: 24,920 Kgs
Cardboard: 282,710 Kgs Electronic Waste: 58,090 Kgs
Metal: 31,200 Kgs Glass: 38,250 Kgs
Household Hazardous Waste: 15,710 Kgs
Great Job Residents and thank you for your continued support!
New Phone System Coming Soon!
Coming soon, the Environmental Services phone number will have a new messaging system. To assist residents in finding the information they need, the following options will be available. Upon calling the Environmental Services General Line [403.948.0246] Residents can now choose any of the following options:
- For information and location of the new Westside Recycle Depot, press 1.
- For hours and operation of the Eastside Recycle Depot, press 2.
- To learn about materials that the Eastside Recycle Depot accepts year round, press 3.
- To learn about our Seasonal Programs including toxic round up, paint exchange, grass and leaves collection, bicycle sales and Christmas tree chipping, press 4.
- To learn about the items we sell at the Eastside Recycle Depot, press 5.
- For Residential Waste, pre-recorded message can be reached at the garbage hotline 403.948.8877, or press 6.
- For City of Airdrie Transfer Site, including hours of operation and acceptable materials, press 7 or call 403.948.0808.
- For refundable materials including beverage containers please contact the Airdrie Bottle Depot directly at 403.948.3202.
- For all other inquires including tours and education opportunities, press 0.
EcoEdge Award 2010
Some examples of winning programs include in-house waste reduction, recycling or composting, the incorporation of energy efficiency and water conservation into daily business, as well as initiating or taking part in environmental community events.
The winner will be announced at the Winning Edge Awards Banquet on October 22, 2010 at the Woodside Golf Course. Further details and nomination forms can be found at www.airdriebizresources.org
NOMINATION GUIDELINES
- Anyone may nominate a business for this award and self nominations are welcome.
- The deadline to submit nomination forms is September 10, 2009.
- Finalists and a winner are chosen using a selection criterion determined by the City of Airdrie Environmental Services Board. All decisions made by the Board are final.
- For more information, please contact City of Airdrie Environmental Services at (403) 948-0246 Ext. 0