Environmental Initiatives

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) between December 28 and January 28. Look for the bins marked Organics to place your tree in.

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!

Large Item Drop Off is open to Stony Plain residents only. The event will be held Sunday May 4, 2025 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.

PITCH-IN Week

Lend a hand and help clean up your neighborhood during PITCH-IN Week (April 26-May 4). We encourage you to volunteer your time to help make Stony Plain more environmentally friendly by cleaning up, restoring, and preserving local greenspace. Complete the Pitch-In Week Registration Form to sign up for 2025.

Watch for registration in March 2025. This initiative runs in conjunction with Earth Day (April 22).

Protect yourself against identify theft - Bring your personal and confidential documents to Rotary Recycling Centre on September 20, 2025 from 9 AM to 1 PM to have them disposed of in a safe and secure manner.

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

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 2 to Saturday, May 3, 2025. If you are participating in the Treasure Hunt, please remember to remove any leftover items from the curbside after the event.

Event Details

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

Our annual rain barrel sale (in partnership with RONA, City of Spruce Grove, Town of Stony Plain, and Village of Spring Lake) will take place on Saturday, April 26th, 2025. Please note that the sale starts at 7 a.m. and goes until end of day or until supplies run out.

The sale price is $89.99 on April 26th.

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