- Clear bags must be used, and they must not contain recycling, food scraps, or yard waste.
- If not, a $9 excess waste fee will be charged.
How much weight can I put in my garbage can?
Maximum Weight Limits 96 gallon carts: 250 lbs. To avoid exceeding the weight limitation of the cart, or causing possible damage to the cart or collection vehicle, do not place rocks, concrete, bricks or dirt inside carts.
How much is garbage pickup in edmonton?
The current rates are $30.69 per month for residents with communal collection (where residents place their waste in a common location, usually a bin), $48.32 for residents with a large (240L) garbage cart and $43.32 for residents with a small (120L) cart.
How do I change my garbage bin size edmonton?
How can I request a smaller or larger garbage cart? Request a garbage cart size exchange between the small (120L) or the large (240L) garbage cart, or request to downsize your garbage cart size from an excess (360L) size. Currently, garbage cart size exchanges may take up to 6-8 weeks to complete.
How many bags of garbage can I put out in Edmonton?
Residents with occasional excess garbage can drop off up to two bags free of charge at an Eco station. The garbage must be in clear bags. Residents do not have the option of opting out of this program. Once this program is rolled out, the City of Edmonton will only be collecting from the bins provided by the City.
How do I get garbage bins in Edmonton?
If you'd prefer a small cart you can submit a request online at edmonton.ca/waste to exchange your large garbage cart for a small one. The first garbage cart size exchange will be free of charge for each waste account holder. Future requests will come with a one-time administration fee of $18.50.
What are Big bin events?
Big Bin Events allow residents to dispose of household items too large for regular collection at no charge. Wearing a mask or face covering is a reasonable precaution for some, but is not required of patrons.
What do you do with dog poop in Edmonton?
Once the poop and other organics are sorted through a special conveyor belt, the material is sent to the Edmonton Composting Facility, where it is carefully cured in a temperature-controlled warehouse to rid it of any dangerous pathogens.Apr 7, 2019
Can dog poop go in garden waste bin?
Don't put dog poop or other pet waste in your yard-waste collection container or backyard compost bin. Those new home pet-waste composter or digester units may sound good, but most of them cost a paw and a leg, and they may not reach high enough temperatures to kill hazardous pathogens.
Can you put dog poop in the green can?
You cannot dispose of pet waste—even pet waste in a biodegradable bag—in the green waste bin. All of those bacteria we mentioned could contaminate the contents of the container and potentially the whole truck load of green waste.
What Colour bin does dog poop go in?
You cannot dispose of pet waste—even pet waste in a biodegradable bag—in the green waste bin.
How do I dispose of grass clippings in edmonton?
Go to edmonton.ca/waste and Get Cart Smart. Where do grass clippings go? While grass clippings can be used to top up your food scraps cart, it's recommended to leave your grass clippings on the lawn or set them out for seasonal yard waste collection. You can also bring yard waste to any Eco Station, free of charge.
What can you put in green bin edmonton?
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Can you put cut grass in recycle bin?
You may be able to recycle your lawn clippings by putting them in your curbside yard waste recycling bin. You can also add lawn clippings to your home compost pile. If you do, make sure you do not leave them in one giant heap, especially if they are wet.Apr 3, 2015