Accepted Waste & Materials
Find out what you can bring to County waste drop-off locations and what you need to know before you go.
What can you drop off?
The County of St. Paul Transfer Stations accept various items, including small batteries, cell phones, eyeglasses, light bulbs, and Styrofoam. However, not all stations are alike. Review the materials below to confirm which sites don't collect what, as well as other information needed.
Automotive batteries are not accepted at any of our Transfer Stations. These must be returned to their place of purchase for recycling.
Accepted Materials
Building, Construction, and Demolition Material
Learn more about demolition materials and see below for information on Building Demolition Permits.
Metals
Including appliances, electronics, and scrap metals.
Canned Materials
Including paints, oils, and propane tanks.
Vehicle Tires
Vehicle tires are accepted for recycling at County Transfer Stations.
Freon Appliances
Including air conditioning units, dehumidifiers, freezers, fridges, & water coolers.
A $20 Freon removal fee is required per unit. Each May, this fee is waived as part of the County's Spring Clean-up initiative.
Dry Waste
Includes furniture and inert waste, accepted at Ashmont, Mallaig, Elk Point, and Evergreen Transfer Stations only.
Plastic Twine
Free collection bags for collecting plastic twine are available at the County’s Transfer Stations. This is a pilot project that has been extended to December 31, 2025.
Electronics
If it has a power cord, it can be recycled. See the complete list
Household Waste
Includes everyday residential garbage, also known as Municipal Solid Waste (MSW). Household waste can be taken to County Transfer Stations or public bin sites.
Building Demolition Permits
Planning a building demolition?
Building Demolition Permits are required for any building demolition project and for Hazardous Waste/Asbestos Certification.
Completed permits must be submitted to our County Administration Office and approved by our Waste Management Department before taking any materials to our bin locations.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Waste Management
Contact Information
Administration:
5015 49 Avenue
St. Paul, AB T0A 3A4
Email: [email protected]
Public Works:
5618 57 Street
St. Paul, AB T0A 3A0
Phone: 780-645-3006
After Hours: 780-645-0557
