Transfer + Eco Station

Hours of operation

Winter Hours (now in effect)

7 days a week: 9am - 5pm
Stat Holidays: CLOSED

Summer Hours

Monday & Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 10am - 6pm
Thursday - Sunday: 9am - 5pm
Stat Holidays: CLOSED

Welcome to the new Transfer + Eco Station

The redesigned Transfer + Eco Station site is complete! The map below shows the current site layout. We’re always striving for continuous improvement so users are encouraged to read signage on site or check in with an attendant to confirm bin locations and sorting requirements.

Users are encouraged to organize their materials for disposal before coming to the site. Transfer Station materials (branches, yard waste, garbage, metals, and mattresses) should be separated from Eco Station materials (electronics, recyclables, used oil, paint, etc.).

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What to expect on site

All site users will be charged for their garbage materials based on the weight of their materials. The 2023 rate is $0.16/kg. An additional per unit fee of $15 will apply to all mattresses.
Fort Saskatchewan residents bringing in yard waste and branches receive free drop-off. A Fort Saskatchewan ID will be required.
Non-Fort Saskatchewan residents and all contractors will be permitted to drop off their yard waste (grass, leaves, garden waste) and branches on site for a fee based on weight. The 2023 rate is $0.16/kg.
The following materials are free for all users to drop off: Scrap metal, cardboard, recycling, tires, propane tanks, batteries, electronics, used motor oil, glycol, and paint.

Questions? Call the Waste Hotline at 780-992-6218

Eco Station

You can bring recyclable materials to the Eco Station, including glass which is not accepted for curbside collection.

You can drop off the following recyclable items for free. Please place your items in the designated bin and only bring accepted materials.

Plastics: hard, rigid plastics are accepted at the recycle station
- Film plastics, such as grocery bags, food wrap, food bags, etc., are NOT accepted
Cardboard: clean, corrugated cardboard only. Please break down cardboard boxes
Glass
Metal cans
Mixed paper: office paper, magazines, boxboard
Newspaper
Phone Books

Note: NO Styrofoam is allowed. Please put Styrofoam in your garbage.

The Eco Station isn’t just for recyclables! These items can also be dropped off free of charge at the Eco Station year-round:

Electronics (visit ARMA’s website for detailed lists of what is accepted)
Household batteries
Paint (visit ARMA’s website for detailed lists of what is accepted)
Motor vehicle tires
Bicycle tires
Used motor oil, filters, and containers
Used glycol and containers
Propane tanks
Car batteries
Fluorescent tubes and lights

Please note all Eco Station services are for household users only. Commercial drop-off is not permitted.

Transfer Station

Please bring select oversized and excess waste to the Transfer Station as it cannot be collected at the curb.

All site users will be charged for their garbage materials based on the weight of their materials. The 2023 rate is $0.16/kg. An additional per unit fee of $15 will apply to all mattresses.

Fort Saskatchewan residents bringing in yard waste and branches receive free drop-off. A Fort Saskatchewan ID will be required.

Non-Fort Saskatchewan residents and all contractors will be permitted to drop off their yard waste (grass, leaves, garden waste) and branches on site for a fee based on weight. The 2023 rate is $0.16/kg.

For a comprehensive list of items not collected at the curb, download the Fort Sask Waste app.

The following items are accepted at the Transfer Station:

Branches (small residential amounts only)
Construction debris
Furniture
Roofing materials
Tree stumps)
Yard waste (small residential amounts only)
Sod, dirt and soil
- **Note this material is not accepted as yard waste. Our composing facility does not accept dirt or sod for processing, this material is directed to the landfill. All users bringing in sod, dirt and soil will be charged by weight for disposal.

Why are sod, dirt, and soil not considered as compostable?

Sod and dirt are mineral soils made up of varying amounts of sand, silt and clay. While these components of soil are vital for plant growth, they do not supply plants or decomposers with nutrients the way organic materials do. Bacteria, fungi and decomposers cannot breakdown mineral soils and turn it into compost. The soil makes turning and aeration difficult and can impact achieving the required temperatures in the windrow for pathogen kill.

The Transfer Station charges dirt, soil, and sod as garbage.

Disposal Fees

Effective as of Tuesday, June 6, 2023

All site users will be charged for their garbage materials based on weight rather than volume.

Material/Type	Fees (GST exempt)
General Waste	$0.16 per kilogram
Scrap Metals	FREE
Branches & Yard Waste*	Fort Saskatchewan Residents: FREE Contractors and Non-Fort Saskatchewan Residents: $0.16 per kilogram
Mattresses	$0.16 per kilogram + $15.00 per unit
Minimum Scale Fee	$3.00
Eco Station Materials	FREE

*Our composing facility has advised us that they will NOT accept dirt or sod for processing. This material is being directed to the landfill. Due to this change, the City of Fort Saskatchewan Transfer Station will begin charging dirt and sod as garbage.