Environmental Initiatives

***NEW 2026: PITCH-IN Week Changes to Team Up to Clean Up! 

The Town of Stony Plain is proud to introduce Team Up to Clean Up, a brand-new program to support a cleaner, greener community. Team Up to Clean Up is a year-round event for residents, groups, schools and organizations to clean up garbage and debris in parks and public spaces, supporting the Town’s broader commitment to stewardship and a healthy environment. 

This new program opens opportunities for more participants to get involved in community. Groups are now able to sign up to host clean-up events throughout the year, no longer confined to the previous spring Pitch-In Week. Funding opportunities are also available for eligible groups to support special clean up events, including the Farmers’ Day’s Parade.

More information and registration can be found on the Town website at Team Up to Clean Up.

Annual Christmas Tree Drop Off event to help residents dispose of their Christmas trees.  Trees should be unwrapped and free of any decorations. Stony Plain residents can participate in this green initiative by dropping off their Christmas trees to the Rotary Recycling Centre (4505 50 Avenue). Trees may be placed in the Organics containers. 

If you are unable to lift the tree into the bin, please place the tree on the ground beside the bin and attendants will take care of it.

Don't Just Trash It! is an ongoing waste disposal initiative aimed at promoting sustainable practices and mitigating the amount of organic and recyclable waste sent to the landfill. The campaign works to keep residents informed on waste disposal practices and communicate any changes to recycling guidelines. 

Follow the adventures of Smarty Pants to learn more about what goes where and how you can practice sustainable waste practices!

Join the Treasure Hunt fun! Shop the front lawns of participating neighbours to see what treasures they have up for grabs.

The Treasure Hunt will run Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3, 2026. If you are participating in the Treasure Hunt, please remember to remove any leftover items from the curbside after the event.

Large Item Drop Off is open to Stony Plain residents only. The event will be held Sunday May 3, 2026 at the Public Works Yard (4505 50 Ave) from 9 AM to 4 PM. There is no maximum number of items you can drop off, but you must be able to unload your items into the proper bins.

Please note: this is not a take it or leave it event. You cannot take items that have been dropped off by other residents.

List of Acceptable Items

Due to the growing popularity of this event, some restrictions apply:

• Shred-It will be available to Stony Plain residents only. Proof of residency will be required on-site.
• Limit of 10 banker boxes per vehicle
• No advance drop offs will be accepted

Event Details

Each year, the Town offers discounted rain barrels at the Rain Barrel Sale to encourage residents to reuse rainwater. 

The annual Tri-Municipal Region Rain Barrel Sale is happening on April 25, 2026! The sale starts at 7 a.m. at the RONA Home Centre in Spruce Grove (175 AB-16A). Rain barrels are on sale for $89.99 with a limit of two per person, while quantities last.

Location: 175 Highway 16A, Spruce Grove

Specifications of the rain barrels are as follows:

• 55 gallon/208 litre rain barrel

• insect resistant stainless steel screen

• higher spigot accommodates most watering cans

• easy multi-barrel installations

• as many as 3 barrels fit in the back of a regular sedan

• 3 additional spigot mounting locations

• childproof lid and stable footprint

• square shape ideal for flush-to-wall and corner installations

• 34”h x 24”w x 24”d

• saves most homeowners 1,300 gallons of water each summer

• helps restore soil to ideal pH levels

• conserves water, protects the environment, and lowers water bills

Read more about specifications to prepare for your new rain barrel:

Rain Barrel Information Sheet

Installation Instructions

Features and Specifications

For questions about the Rain Barrels contact Rona Spruce Grove, 780-960-3140

Select the option or request to be forwarded to “Seasonal”

Stony Plain and other partner communities, promote, advertise, and volunteer time at the event
to promote water conservation but do not subsidize or resource the barrels.