Recycling | Town of Stony Plain

Recycling Changes Coming October 1, 2026 - Further Details Coming Soon

Extended Producer Responsibility

The Government of Alberta’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program is currently in effect. This program shifts financial responsibility for recycling programs from municipalities and residents to packaging and paper producers. EPR also means that recycling is standardized across the province, so the items you can recycle in Stony Plain, you can also recycle anywhere else in Alberta.

Beginning October 1, more items will be accepted in your blue bag recycling! These items include:

Glass containers
Foam packaging like meat trays and take out containers
Flexible plastic packaging like chip bags, bubble wrap, and pet food bags
Aerosol containers

For more information, visit Circular Materials.

Recycle Coach App

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.

Recycling Locations

Rotary Recycling Centre

Hours

The Rotary Recycling Centre is located at 4505 50 Avenue. The recycle center is accessible 24/7.

Parkland County Transfer Station and Recycle Centre

52514 Range Road 11

South of Highway 16A on Range Road 11

(780) 968-8888

Hours

Monday CLOSED

Tuesday 9 AM. to 4:45 PM

Parkland County Transfer Station

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

Payment

Determined by weight. Cash, credit, and debit payments available

Acceptable waste materials

Automotive waste
Blue bag recycling
Commercial/construction waste (charges apply)
Electronics
Fluorescent bulbs
Grass and leaves
Household hazardous waste
Household waste
Metal recycling (charges apply)
Mixed waste (charges apply)
Take it or leave it
Tires
Tree trimmings

Spruce Grove Eco Centre

The Eco Centre is a drop-off facility where residents can dispose of items that can’t be placed in their black waste cart, blue recycling bag or green organics cart. Household hazardous waste, electronics, appliances and extra garbage are also accepted at the Eco Centre.

Address

50 Diamond Ave

Spruce Grove, Alberta T7X 3S2

Hours of operation

Monday–Saturday: 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Statutory holidays: Closed

Spruce Grove Eco Centre

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Extended Producer Responsibility Program (EPR)?

EPR is a provincial program that shifts financial responsibility for recycling programs to paper and packaging producers. This means that municipalities and taxpayers no longer pay for recycling. The Town of Stony Plain has joined the program as an Opt-In community, meaning that recycling continues to be collected by GFL Environmental, our collection partner.

Do caps and lids need to be removed from recyclable containers?

Some lids should be removed before you put them in your blue bag. Starting Oct. 1, Paper laminate containers, like ice cream containers and to-go coffee cups should have lids removed. Glass containers, like jars, cosmetic containers, and oil and vinegar bottles should also have their caps off before being recycled. However, recyclables like cartons, aerosol containers and plastic jugs (laundry detergent, cleaner, shampoo, condiments, etc.) can be recycled with their lids and caps left on. For more information, visit Circular Materials.

Can I recycle my to-go coffee cups in my blue bag?

Starting October 1, 2026, to-go cups will be accepted in blue bags!

Can I recycle glass in my blue bag?

Starting October 1, 2026, Glass will be accepted in blue bags!

How can I wash my recycling and save water?

Tin cans, aluminum cans, pie plates and containers can all be washed using sink water from washing dishes. This will ensure no additional water is used
To ensure acceptable items reach end markets and are, in fact, turned in to new products, it is important to ensure that they are clean. This means that materials should be free of food chunks, liquid materials, or wiped clean from grease and dirt

If plastic has a recycle symbol on it, is it always recyclable?

Starting October 1, 2026, most single-use plastic materials will be accepted in your blue bag. Plastics intended for long-term use, such as reusable water bottles, Tupperware, and hard cases are not accepted. Any plastics used to hold hazardous or restricted materials are not accepted. For a comprehensive list of accepted materials, visit Circular Materials.