Garbage, Organics, and Recycling
Tire Recycling Pilot Program has been suspended.
It is with regret, we inform you the Tire Recycling Pilot Program is being suspended. If you have tires that need to be recycled, they may be taken to the Parkland Transfer Station on RR 11. We hope to return this program to the community shortly.
The Town of Stony Plain contracts out the collection of residential waste services to GFL Environmental Services. Each home receives one organics cart (green) and one waste cart (gray). Extra carts are available to residents with approved secondary suites.
- Waste is collected every two weeks
- Organics is collected every week during the spring and summer and every two weeks during the fall and winter
- Recycling is collected every week
Below is a printable collection schedule to post in your home.
DECEMBER 25 and JANUARY 1, COLLECTION WILL OCCUR ON THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY!
Collection Zone Map 2025 Printable Calendar What Goes Where Poster
Garbage, organics, and recycling must be put out before 7 AM on your collection day. Your cart lid needs to be completely closed and there needs to be at least one meter of clearance on all sides.
Please do not delay in reporting a missed pickup, it should be reported the morning after the scheduled pickup date to ensure the contractor can return the following day. Use the Report a Problem - Stony Plain or call 780-963-2469 to report the missed pickup. Wondering what goes where? View our handy recycling guide.
Recycle Coach
Download the Recycle Coach App to get weekly reminders for your collection day! Check out What Goes Where and the Discovery Zone with interesting quizzes, articles and activity sheets for kids to learn about recycling.
Here are other locations to take residential waste, recycling and organics.
Rotary Recycling Centre: 4505-50 Ave |
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HoursThe recycle center is accessible 24/7 for the following collectable items.
Light bulbs, Electronics and Paints are secured when the facility is unattended. It is recommended to not leave personal electronics outside of the secured containers when the Recycle Centre is unattended.
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Parkland County Transfer Station and Recycle Centre | ||||||||||||
52514 Range Road 11 South of Highway 16A on Range Road 11 (780) 968-8888 HoursMonday CLOSED Tuesday 9 AM. to 4:45 PM Wednesday 9 AM to 4:45 PM Thursday 8 AM to 7:45 PM Friday 9 AM to 4:45 PM Saturday 9 AM to 4:45 PM Sunday CLOSED PaymentDetermined by weight. Cash, credit, and debit payments available Acceptable waste materials
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Events and Initiatives!
There are many events and initiatives happening through the year to encourage environmental stewardship. Check them out at this link. Events and Initiatives
Follow the adventures of Smarty Pants and learn how you can practice sustainable waste disposal.
FAQs
When is the Annual Treasure Hunt? | ||||
Spring cleaning? Just in time for the annual Treasure Hunt and Large Item Drop Off! Treasure Hunt is returning May 3 and 4, 2025. Please note only items at the curbside of residences are considered a part of the Treasure Hunt. Residents are encouraged to donate any leftover usable items to local organizations for repurposing. |
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When is the Large Item Drop Off? | ||||
Large items that weren’t claimed during the Treasure Hunt can be taken to the Public Works yard at 4505-50 Ave for free disposal during the Large Item Drop Off event on May 5, 2024 from 9 AM to 4 PM.
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When is the Shred & Go Event? | ||||
DON'T JUST TRASH IT, SHRED IT! Shred & Go is happening on Sunday, September 8, 2024 from 9 AM – 1 PM at the Rotary Recycling Centre (4505 50 Avenue). Rip N Shred Inc. provides an environmentally safe and secure disposal for all sensitive information. Their trucks contain cutting-edge proprietary paper shredding technology made for the disposal of sensitive information. This event is available to Stony Plain residents ONLY. Proof of residency (identification with a Stony Plain address) will be required on-site.
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Why do the caps and lids need to be removed from containers? |
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Why can’t my Tim Horton’s cup be placed in the blue bag or organic bin? |
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Why can’t I put glass in my blue bag? I thought it was recyclable? |
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How can I wash my recycling and save water? | ||||
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If plastic has a recycle symbol on it, is it always recyclable? |
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How can I help stop manufacturers from using plastic clam shells? |
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What can we do to reduce our waste? |
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Which areas have Back Alley collection? |
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In some areas of town, where space allows, waste is collected in the back alley. During the spring thaw road bans are in place to protect the roads from damage. During April and May, waste collection is moved from the back alley to the front curb collection in these areas. Watch for signs and reminders in the spring.
Back lane collection will resumes after the spring thaw.
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Winter Front Curb Collection Survey Results |
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On July 10, 2023, Administration presented survey results to Council following completion of the Waste Cart Location Pilot that begin in November 2022 and concluded at the beginning of 2023. The Town neighbourhoods of Meridian Heights, St. Andrews, and West of 48th Street & South of the CN Railroad tracks have historically had their waste collected on their front roadway during the road ban months of April to the start of June. The Town conducted a pilot project that started the road ban in November instead of April. The presentation focused on feedback received from residents and the results of a survey conducted during the pilot, including:
Administration has made the decision to revert waste collection back to the status quo of rear alley road bans from April to June when pick up will occur in the front street during that period and will revert to the rear alley for the remainder of the year. Learn more in the agenda package on pages 51-65. |