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

     

Seven Easy Ways for MCR to Stay in Touch

It is important to stay in touch with the MCR Program. Waste Services strives to show that, yes, volunteers play a meaningful role to make Edmonton a resilient and sustainable city.

Staying touch shows what MCRs accomplish, keeps MCRs knowledgeable, keeps MCRs engaged, and fits activities for MCRs.

Here are seven easy ways to connected...

1. Visit MyVolunteerPage.com | sign up for activities, contact us, record volunteering.

2. Click this Easy Form | We will record MCR volunteering on your volunteer profile.

3. Email mcrp@edmonton.ca | Say hello, record volunteering, share an idea or ask a question.

4. Phone Rodney or Tamara | We can help you navigate through MyVolunteerPage, chat, answer questions, record volunteering & more. Rodney-780-496-5991, Tamara-780-496-5051.

5. Text to 780-668-0217

6. Visit Rodney & Tamara | Set a time to say hello at the MCR office. Learn to use MyVolunteerPage or pick up supplies for your event.  Please make an appointment in advance to ensure we are in the office.

7. Do a MCR Volunteering Sheet | Rodney and Tamara have tiny forms at MCR events. Fill out the MCR Volunteering sheet and they will record MCR volunteering for you.

Visit edmonton.ca/mcrp

     

Time to Talk the Future of Waste

Changes are coming to the way you sort and manage your household waste. Edmontonians are invited to help adjust and shape these changes by providing feedback in person or online.

• Public Drop-in Sessions: October 3 until November 15
• Online Survey: October 1 until November 10

Topics for discussion include; four options for curbside garbage setouts, food waste and reuse, single-use plastics restrictions and more.

Feedback gathered will help shape final program recommendations presented to City Council in 2019. The recommendations will support the City of Edmonton’s focus on increasing the diversion of residential waste from landfills.

Visit edmonton.ca/futureofwaste

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Tell One Friend: Time to Talk Future of Waste

Waste Services is proposing big changes to the way Edmontonians sort and manage their waste at home and work. You can help shape your future waste management system!

Everyone has a role to play in managing Edmonton’s waste, to ensure a cleaner, sustainable future for our city. This fall, the City will be seeking input from Edmontonians about these proposed changes.

We need your help -- tell your friends, family, colleagues and community members about upcoming public engagement opportunities, and encourage them to participate. Share your voice, shape your city.

From October 1 - November 15, 2018, residents can attend an upcoming drop-in session and complete our online survey.

Sign up for our monthly Future of Waste e-news, for updates and upcoming public engagement opportunities.

One Small Ask

“Will you go to the web page and look at the survey? You can decide if you have the time to complete it”

Give Feedback

“Hey, I saw you at one of our Future of Waste drop-in sessions. That’s great you’re being active in the community and sharing your voice.”

Create Social Norms

“There are a lot of people in our community sharing their thoughts about the proposed waste collection changes. Have you shared yours through the survey or at a drop-in session?”


Visit edmonton.ca/futureofwaste or call 311.

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Tell One Friend: 3 Big Bin Events, This Month

There are two more Big Bin Events in September, 2018. This is a great opportunity for Edmontonians to dispose large or bulky items at no charge.

 • Couches, chairs, mattresses and household furniture
 • Fridges, freezers, washers, dryers, and household appliances (will be recycled)
 • Computers, televisions and household electronics (will be recycled)
 • Items for the Reuse Centre (will be reused)

Saturdays & Sundays

• September 8 & 9
  Southwest District Yard (6609 Gateway Boulevard)

• September 15 & 16
  Terwillegar Recreation Centre (2051 Leger Road)

• September 22 & 23
  Commonwealth Stadium (112 Avenue & 90 Street)

Materials NOT Accepted

• Commercial waste
• Household hazardous waste - Bring this to an Eco Station.

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

Make It Personal: Decrease the "Barriers"
"You live around Terwillegar. So I wanted to remind you about the Big Bin Event coming up. It's close by."

Make It Personal: Increase the "Benefits"
"I like a Big Bin Event because it's FREE to drop off."

Create Social Diffusion
"Will you mention this month's Big Bin Events to at least two friends?”

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Visit edmonton.ca/BigBinEvents

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