Transfer + Eco Station
Hours of operation
Open: Monday to Sunday (7 days a week) from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed: Stat Holidays
Temporary Service Pause Notice (Effective November 12, 2024)
Starting November 12, 2024, the Transfer + Eco Station will temporarily pause accepting fridges, freezers, air conditioning units, and other items containing refrigerant. Due to colder temperatures, we cannot safely remove this hazardous material during the winter months.
Residents may dispose of these items at the Edmonton Waste Management Centre, or hold onto them until services resume on April 14, 2025, when temperatures allow for safe handling.
If you have any questions, please email Waste Services at waste@fortsask.ca or call 780-992-6218.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
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.).
What to expect on site
- All site users will be charged for their garbage materials based on the weight of their materials. The 2024 rate is $0.21/kg. An additional per unit fee of $19.25 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 2024 rate is $0.21/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 |
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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.
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:
Please note all Eco Station services are for household users only. Commercial drop-off is not permitted. |
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Transfer Station |
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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 2024 rate is $0.21/kg. An additional per unit fee of $19.25 will apply to all mattresses. This additional fee does not apply to box springs. 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 2024 rate is $0.21/kg. For a comprehensive list of items not collected at the curb, download the Fort Sask Waste app.
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. |
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Disposal Fees |
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All site users will be charged for their garbage materials based on weight rather than volume.
*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. |