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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-12-01 Transfer Station Acceptable Materials & Comm Fees Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Approved Transfer Station Policies – December 1, 2022 The Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Waste Transfer Site facilities are intended to provide a means for County of Newell residents to dispose of household solid waste and some recyclables. The waste transfer sites are a collection point for solid waste which is then transferred to the landfill or recycling facility. The sites are regulated by Alberta Environment, the Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority and the recyclers handling the end product. Acceptable Materials Materials which can be disposed of if they are sorted and handled in an approved manner: • Agricultural chemical containers (until December 31, 2022) • Appliances containing freon - $15.00/unit fee, receipt provided (fridges, freezers, water coolers, air conditioners, etc.) • Appliances - household • Ashes – only if brought in cardboard boxes • Batteries – lead acid and household • Clean wood, tree branches - under 6” in diameter and under 4’ in length • Commercial waste under 6 yards - $15.00 per load charge, ticket given • Electronic Waste Phase 1 – All electronic items which a deposit is paid when purchased (computers, TV’s, printers, fax machines etc.) Phase 2 – All household items that either plug in or have a battery that one person can carry. • Expired propane tanks - 1lb – 100lb • Furniture • Household waste, if bagged or boxed. • Household paint in the original cans (including spray paint) • Household hazardous waste • Scrap metal (barb wire must be rolled tightly and metal drums clean with tops removed) • Sharps (i.e., syringe needles) • Tires • Treated or painted lumber - small quantities (under four feet in length up to 50lbs) • Used empty oil containers • Used drained oil filters • Used oil (Gem Transfer Station only) For more information regarding acceptable materials, the availability of bin space, or any other information about the waste transfer facilities, County of Newell residents are asked to call the Newell Regional Landfill at 403-362-5188. Residents are also encouraged to call for general information, if a problem should arise, and before loading large, heavy, or questionable items. Unacceptable Materials The following materials will not be accepted at any County of Newell waste transfer sites: • Agricultural chemicals • Agricultural chemical containers (after December 31, 2022 • Agicultural twine, bale mesh, silage plastic or plastic grain bags • Asbestos containing materials • Asphalt shingles • Biochemical or infectious waste • Cardboard –direct to the local recycling collection site • Commercial waste over 6 yards • Commercial paint • Commercial hazardous chemicals • Dead animal carcasses/SRM • Demolition waste over 50lbs • Drums – unopened, plastic or metal • Drywall • Flammable or explosive materials • Grain, hay or straw • Gravel, rocks, concrete or rubble • Sewage or sludge • Stumps/tree trunks/branches/roots over 6” in diameter • Unrolled barb wire • Vehicle propane tanks • Vehicle bodies If your waste is unacceptable at the county waste transfer sites, contact the Newell Regional Landfill for re-direction instruction. SCAVENGING OF ANY MATERIAL WITHIN THE TRANSFER SITE IS PROHIBITED.