Garbage, Recycling, and Organics

Camrose residents are invited to take limited amounts of compost from the bunker located at 4512 - 53 Street (Rec Centre Parking Lot). There is no cost for the compost, but please limit the amount of compost you take as this ensures as many residents as possible can use the material. Quantities are limited and are available on a first-come-first-served basis.

Please do not dump any unwanted yard waste in the compost bunkers or mulch pile.

If you have extra garbage, you can either take it to the landfill or purchase a solid waste collection tag for $5.00 per tag at City Hall or Community Services. Find out more about the Landfill Tipping Fees here.

If you have extra organic waste, you can take it to the organics area of the landfill for a fee. Find out more about the Landfill Tipping Fees here. Extra organics carts are available to rent for $6.30 per month with an additional $50.00 handling fee. Call the Engineering Department at 780.672.4428 for more details. Please do not dump any unwanted yard waste in the compost bunkers or mulch pile.

Every year the City of Camrose hosts a Household Hazardous Waste Round Up on the third Friday and Saturday in June and the first Friday and Saturday in October. For special circumstances please call Jeremy Enarson, Manager of Engineering at 780.672.4428. 

Unused household products that contain corrosive, toxic, flammable, or reactive ingredients are considered to be household hazardous waste. These materials should not be put in the trash or poured down the drain. Instead, reduce the use of chemicals or use safer alternatives and make use of the Household Hazardous Waste Round Up for safe disposal of your household hazardous wastes.

Important changes are happening at the Landfill. Find out more here.

Change to Landfill Hours

As of March 6, 2023, the hours of operations for the Camrose Regional Landfill will be:

Monday: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Wednesday: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Friday: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 4:30pm
NOTE: The Landfill will be CLOSED on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays, and Statutory Holidays.

View the landfill webpage.

Set out carts before 7:45am to guarantee collection according to your collection calendar. The maximum cart weight for each cart cannot exceed 50kg.

Preparing your waste cart

• Ensure cart lids are completely closed
• Please do not overfill the cart
• Keep household hazardous waste out of the cart
• Keep carts a metre away from any obstruction

Front street collection

Place your carts with wheels touching the curb of the street (at the mouth of your driveway touching the edge of the gutter,) with the cart facing forward, away from your home. Use the arrows on the cart to guide you.

Back lane collection

Place your carts with wheels touching the edge of the lane or in front of your driveway with the cart facing forward, away from your home. Use the arrows on the cart to guide you.

A monthly recycling fee is on each utility bill in Camrose. These funds are to operate the Recycle with Centra Cam collection depot and other recycling programs such as glass, plastic and e-waste recycling.

Recycle with Centra Cam

A wide variety of products are accepted in the 24/7 drop-off bins. Special drop offs such as paint (latex and oil), phone books, car batteries and household alkaline batteries, and fluorescent tubes (4' and 8') can be dropped off but only during staffed hours. Visit the Recycle with Centra Cam website for more information. 

Location
4402 - 51 Avenue
Camrose, AB

Facility Hours
Open 24 hours/day

• Closed:
  • December 24 at noon until December 27 at 8:00am
  • December 31 at noon until January 2 at 8:00am

Staffed Hours
Monday to Saturday, 8:00am - 4:00pm (closed holidays)

When reducing your waste in the home, it's best to use alternatives to different disposables like:

• Paper towel
• Garbage liners
• Wax paper
• Disposable plates
• Cups

You can reduce paper waste by cancelling any unwanted mail you get. When something is broken, try to repair it before buying a replacement. Using cloth diapers is another great way to reduce waste.

Water and bottles

You can drink tap water to reduce bottle waste and refill your shampoo, conditioner, body wash and hand soap containers.

Separate your items

Some recyclables can take up a lot of space in your garbage can or bag:

• Cardboard
• Newspaper
• Tin Cans
• Glass
• Milk Jugs
• Milk Cartons

If you separate the above items, you can take them to the Centra Cam Recycling Depot located at 4402 - 51 Avenue for recycling. View the Recycle with Centra Cam website for a list of what they recycle.

Bring in your refundable containers

Take your refundable containers to the local bottle depot. This will not only reduce your household waste and help the environment, but you will make some extra money. Below is a list of containers that are refundable: 

• Plastic drinking bottles from pop, water, and juice
• Plastic Jugs, poly cups, and bottles
• Aluminum cans from pop, juice, and energy drinks
• Polycoated containers from juice
• Bag in a box and juice pouches
• Glass bottles
• Other metal cans from tomato juice

Selective Shopping

• Shop with reusable shopping bags made from canvas or use string bags
• Take your own mug or thermos to the coffee shop (some shops offer a discount price when you provide your own container)
• Avoid disposable razors, pens, pencils, and lighters
• Choose rechargeable batteries and long-life light bulbs.
• Buy in bulk

If you have any concerns, please contact our Engineering Department at engineer@camrose.ca or at 780.672.4428.

View the "Waste Guide: How to Use Your Carts and Where to Dispose Waste Appropriately" brochure.

Collection day

To guarantee collection:

• Have your carts ready for pickup by 7:45 am
• Keep the lid closed
• Carts should be level on the ground
• Keep carts a metre away from any obstruction

Organics Cart (Green)

Collection occurs November to April on a bi-weekly schedule and May to October on a weekly schedule. View the Organics Cart Collection Schedule.

Acceptable items for your organics cart:

• Leaves, weeds, and grass clippings
• Fruits, vegetables and their peelings
• Coffee grounds and filters
• Tea bags
• Food soiled paper towel, napkins, pizza boxes
• Paper egg cartons
• Newspaper
• Cold ashes (from untreated wood)
• Cardboard
• Paper products without a spine or staples
• Shredded paper MUST be contained in a cardboard box or paper bag

Compostable plastic bags are allowed, however, absolutely NO other plastic products please (including "biodegradable" and "recyclable" bags).

Waste Cart (Black)

Almost everything that doesn't go in your green cart or can be recycled can go in your black cart! For example, styrofoam, diapers, aluminum foil, and wax paper. However, the following items are NOT accepted:

• Household hazardous waste
• E-waste
• Animal carcasses
• Demolition material
• Any other harmful or hazardous items