Temporary Service Pause at Transfer & Eco Station for Refrigerant-Containing Items

As of November 12, 2024, the Transfer & Eco Station has paused accepting items containing refrigerants, including refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and similar appliances. Due to winter conditions, the facility cannot safely remove refrigerants, a hazardous material, during the colder months.

Residents needing immediate disposal are encouraged to use the Edmonton Waste Management Centre. For those able to wait, services will resume on April 14, 2025, when temperatures allow for the safe handling of these items.

“This temporary pause is due to colder temperatures, which prevent proper vaporization and recovery of refrigerants,” said Sophie Angoh, Supervisor of the City’s Waste Programs. “We encourage residents to contact Waste Services with any questions or concerns.”

Residents with questions can reach Waste Services at waste@fortsask.ca or by calling 780-992-6218.
 

Fort Saskatchewan, located just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton along the North Saskatchewan River, is a vibrant hub for economic, recreational, and cultural activities. Nestled in the centre of Alberta’s Industrial Heartland and home to nearly 30,000 residents, the city offers many amenities, including a multi-use fitness facility, an aquatics centre, 80 km of trails, and high-performance arenas and fields. Cultural highlights include a 500-seat performing arts theatre, historic sites, a museum, and a replica of the 1875 Northwest Mounted Police Fort. Fort Saskatchewan is dedicated to fostering an inclusive community, providing a blend of experiences that welcomes everyone.

The city is situated in Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta District 11. We recognize that we stand upon land that carries the footsteps of many Indigenous Peoples, including the Nehiyawak, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, and Métis. The City honours the First Peoples of this land and is committed to fostering reconciliation through relationship building, knowledge gathering, and education.