Enjoy more time and less waste at Eco Stations this fall

The City's four Eco Stations will be open seven days a week from September 29 to November 9. Drop off items like yard waste and household hazardous waste, free of charge, daily from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Extended hours make it more convenient to divert waste from the landfill by using your local Eco Station.

Yard waste can be dropped off at an Eco Station for composting when these guidelines are followed:

• Yard waste (leaves, twigs, branches, fallen fruit, dead plants, grass) is loose or in a paper yard waste bag;
• Branches are no more than 4 feet long and 2 inches in diameter.

Items that can't be recycled or composted, such as some types of household hazardous waste, are disposed of properly to minimize the risk to people and the environment. For a full list of accepted items, please see here.

On November 10, Eco Stations will transition to regular winter hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Visit edmonton.ca/ecostations

Tell One Friend: Take Your Battery out to an Eco Station

If a household item makes noise, lights up or connects to the Internet, then it almost certainly has a battery. Did you know that batteries in the garbage can leak toxic chemicals into the air, soil and water? The can also interact with other items in the trash and explode or catch fire.

Do you use a lot of batteries?

Try rechargeable batteries. Making the switch saves money, reduces waste, and helps the environment.

Juicy Tips

• It's FREE to drop off batteries, e-waste and Household Hazardouswaste at Eco Stations.
• Find the closest Eco Station. Visit edmonton.ca/ecostations
• Take batteries out of devices.
  Remember batteries in remote car locks, watches, musical greeting cards, cell phones and more...
• Put tape over both ends of the battery. This prevents reactions with other objects.
• Batteries (and other Household Hazardous Waste) are not accepted at Big Bin Events.
• Edmontonians can also discard batteries at many local retailers.
  Click here for local retailers that recycle batteries.

Share Your Message Effectively

Try these tips to connect with friends, family, neighbours, and co-workers.

Model the Behaviour

Show friends and family how to store and drop off batteries to Eco Stations or drop off location and how to find where.

Offer Timely Prompts

When you spot batteries that need replacing, remind friends and family about how to properly dispose of used batteries. Talk about the benefits of rechargeable batteries.

Give Positive Feedback

"You are really helping the environment by taking those batteries to the Eco Station!"

Visit edmonton.ca/ecostations

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Strathcona Eco Station Temporarily Closing for Renovations

The Strathcona Eco Station will temporarily close for renovations on Sunday, October 28, and will reopen in spring 2019. There will be no access to the facility during the scheduled period.

Renovations to the facility include both routine maintenance and upgrades to ensure the best possible experience for customers. The upgrades to this busy Eco Station are aimed to alleviate wait times for customers, increase the number of bins available, and lengthen the driveway to increase the overall efficiency of the location.

During this period, residents are encouraged to visit one of the other three City of Edmonton Eco Stations: Ambleside, Coronation, and Kennedale.

Visit edmonton.ca/EcoStations

     

Tell One Friend: Eco Station Summer Hours

Tell One Friend: Eco Station summer hours are now in effect.

Between April 3 and October 28, 2017, Eco Stations are open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6:30 pm. They are closed on Sundays and holidays.

Spring cleaning means lots of business at Eco Stations, as residents clean out basements, garages and attics across the city. Expanded hours make it easier and more convenient for Edmontonians dispose of electronics, HHW and bulky items properly.

Note: Eco Stations will be closed on Good Friday (April 14) and open on Easter Monday (April 17)

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Use these ideas to remind your friends, family and co-workers:

Change habits
"Eco Stations have extended operating hours during the summer. It's easier to plan your visit."

Prompt them
"Let's look at the schedule. When do you think you'd be able to go to the Eco Station?"

One small ask
"Will you visit the Eco Station this spring?"

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For more information, visit edmonton.ca/ecostations

     

The City of Edmonton reminds residents that all old light bulbs, including incandescents, halogens and compact fluorescents should be brought to an Eco Station for safe disposal and recycling.

The manufacture of incandescent light bulbs (the common round-shaped ones) is being phased out in Canada in 2014 to encourage the use of more energy-efficient bulbs.

In 2012, the City’s Eco Stations recycled 43,342 compact fluorescent bulbs and 233,679 linear feet of fluorescent tubes. The bulbs and tubes are crushed and the mercury powder is collected in a filter. The glass and aluminum are recycled and the filters are sent for proper disposal.

Eco Stations accept light bulbs from residents only. All light bulbs, household hazardous waste and e-waste are accepted free of charge.

For more information and for a list of other items that should be taken to an Eco Station, please visit edmonton.ca/ecostations.

Eco Stations shifting into winter

All 3 Eco Stations have shifted into winter mode. On November 20th, they changed to winter hours.
Coronation, Strathcona, and Ambleside Eco Stations will be open

• 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday to Saturday
• closed on Sunday and Monday

Key Points: Eco Stations

1. Keep "Household Hazardous Waste" (HHW) out of the garbage, so that it doesn't contaminate the compost process
2. Eco Stations accept
• HHW  (e.g. paint, cleaners, solvents)
• electric & electronic waste  (e.g. batteries, toasters, computers)
• bulky items  (e.g. sofas, mattresses, fencing)
3. Most items accepted for free
4. Residents can get used paint for free  (limit 4 cans per visit, quantity and quality not guaranteed)
5. Eco Stations also have a Recycling Depot
6. There is a Reuse Area at Ambleside Eco Station (only).
7. Eco Stations are for Edmonton residents. (not for commercial, explosive, or radioactive waste)

Links

edmonton.ca/ecostations

wasteman@edmonton.ca