No Dumping in Rural Areas

A Reminder to all Residents: Help Keep Our Rural Areas Clean

The Municipal District of Spirit River No. 133 is fortunate to be surrounded by beautiful countryside, scenic roadways, and natural spaces that we all share and enjoy. Unfortunately, we continue to see instances of garbage and unwanted items being discarded in ditches, along back roads, under bridges, and in other rural areas.

Improper disposal of waste is not only unsightly—it creates environmental concerns, poses risks to wildlife and livestock, and can become a safety hazard for motorists and maintenance crews. It also places an unnecessary burden on taxpayers, as significant time and resources are required to clean up illegally dumped materials.

The good news? Everyone in the Central Peace has options for their respective areas.

For the MD, it’s R360 Environmental Solutions Canada – Spirit River Landfill, which is available exclusively to MD of Spirit River residents for residential waste disposal.

Location: SW 31-77-5W6M

Hours of Operation:
• Wednesday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Closed Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays

Phone: (780) 765-3745

Website: r360canada.com/locations/spirit-river-landfill

A personal-use Landfill Usage Card is required, and can be obtained at the MD office, located at 4202–50 Street in Spirit River. Residents will be asked to verify their name and land location when accessing the site.

 

For the Village of Rycroft & Town of Spirit River, residents are encouraged to utilize the Clairmont Centre for Recycling & Waste Management, located west of Clairmont on Township Road 724 and north of Range Road 63 in the County of Grande Prairie (NW 27-72-6-W6M).

Residents from both municipalities must obtain a Landfill Usage Card at their respective municipal offices to access the facility; without this card, users are charged tipping fees.  The landfill is open Monday to Saturday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

 

Birch Hills County operates two waste disposal locations: the Tangent Landfill and the Wanham Transfer Station.

• Tangent Landfill: Located at NE 36-78-25-W5, Township Road 790, West of Range Road 244.  It is open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This site accepts all waste types, including chemical jugs, grain bags (by appointment), and large loads of building material.

• Wanham Transfer Site: Located at SW 13-78-3-W6, Township Road 782, East of Range Road 31.  It is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This site does not accept large loads of old building material, chicken wire, or barbed wire.

Residents must provide their name and license plate number before unloading at either location.

 

Saddle Hills County residents are required to dispose of general household waste and recyclables at the seven Garbage Collection Sites located throughout the county, which are open 24/7 for bags of waste in 6-yard bins.

• Collection Sites: These are the primary disposal locations for general solid household waste and recyclables like mixed paper, cardboard, plastic (#1-7), and tin/metal cans.
• Transfer Stations: Located in Blueberry, Bonanza, Gundy, and Woking, these facilities handle items not accepted at collection sites, including certain hazardous materials.
• Clairmont Landfill: Residents may dispose of waste for free at this facility in the County of Grande Prairie through a Landfill Tag System, which requires prior registration with Saddle Hills County.

For Saddle Hills County locations, go to www.saddlehills.ab.ca/home-properties-utilities/garbage-and-recycling/transfer-stations

 

Let’s work together to keep our roadsides, fields, and natural areas clean, safe, and beautiful for everyone. Please dispose of waste responsibly and use the landfill facility available to you.