Garbage, Organics and Recycling

• Place your cart out on the curb before 7 am on your collection day.
• Report missed collections before noon the day following your scheduled collection day.
• Waste is collected every 2 weeks.
• Organics is collected every 2 weeks from November to April, and Weekly from May to October.
• Recycling is collected weekly all year.
• Print out a collection calendar  

• Ensure 1m (4 ft) clearance all around and above the cart (including between carts, bags, and parked cars).
• Cart should be placed clear of any overhead obstructions, such as trees, powerlines, or roof overhangs.

• Please bag materials in the waste cart.
• Ensure your cart is facing the street.
• Carts must not be over-packed. Tightly packed carts, especially organic carts, do not empty properly when jammed full and can result in damage to carts and/or property, and excessive litter/loose debris.
• Ensure the recycling is not leaning against your carts.
• All cart lids must close completely. 

The Town of Stony Plain contracts 2 service providers to manage the collection of Residential Waste, Organics and Recycling. 

• Waste and Organics bins are collected by Integrity Waste Solutions.
• Recycling is collected by GFL Environmental and managed by Circular Materials.

• 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 
• Use the Recycle Coach
• or call 780-963-2469 to report the missed pickup. 

Spring cleaning? Just in time for the annual Treasure Hunt and Large Item Drop Off! Treasure Hunt returns in May 2027.

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. 

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 in May 2027. 

This event is only available to residents of Stony Plain, you must bring proof of being a resident of Stony Plain.

Items eligible for drop off include:

• Large appliances
• Fridges
• Stoves
• Exercise equipment
• BBQs
• Furniture
• Wood pallets
• Bicycles

Ineligible items include:

• Household garbage
• Construction waste
• Mattresses and box springs
• Hazardous materials
• Toilets and sinks

DON'T JUST TRASH IT, SHRED IT!

Shred & Go will return in 2027. 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.  

• Advance drop-offs will NOT be accepted. Please arrive within the event hours.
• There is a maximum of 10 banker’s boxes of material per vehicle – residents CANNOT leave the event and return with additional boxes.
• No businesses please.
• This event highlights the Town’s commitment to environmental sustainability and overall resident safety by encouraging people to dispose of personal documents properly and safely.
• There are several documents that should be shredded. These include any:
• Financial documents, including bank statements and receipts
• Legal documents
• Any documents containing your personal information
• Including your date of birth, Social Security number, full name and address, phone numbers, driver’s license number, and signature.

• A great start is to rethink how you purchase, use and dispose of various products
• The three R’s of recycling — reduce, reuse and recycle — are listed in order of priority
• Before you recycle, try to reduce and reuse first

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.

• The area west of 48th Street and south of CN Rail Tracks
• Meridian Heights Subdivision
• St. Andrews Subdivision

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:

• 812 door knockers distributed
• 211 surveys completed (26%)
• Rear back alley pick-up year-round was the option of choice for 46% of respondents

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.