Wheatland County operates eight waste transfer sites at various locations throughout the Municipality. These facilities are located in proximity to the communities of Strathmore, Carseland, Rockyford, Standard, Gleichen, Cluny, Rosebud and Hussar. The County partners with the villages of Standard, Rockyford and Hussar to cost share the transfer sites adjacent to these villages.
These facilities are intended to provide a means for County residents to dispose of household solid waste. This program was initiated in the 1970’s as part of a Province wide move to minimize the number of largely unregulated land fill operations. The household waste from these sites is collected by a trucking contractor on a scheduled pick-up route, who then delivers the material to a regional land fill site near Drumheller. This site, operated by the Drumheller and District Solid Waste Management Association (a consortium of local municipalities) is closely monitored and regulated by Alberta Environment.
HAZARDOUS CHEMCIALS (please be aware that these chemicals may be disposed of at “Hazardous Waste Round-ups” held each year at Standard and Rockyford)
For more information regarding materials being accepted, the availability of bin space, or any other information about the waste transfer facilities, inpiduals are asked to call their respective sites. Wheatland County residents are also encouraged to call their local site attendant before loading large, heavy, or questionable items or simply to avoid the inconvenience of a particular service not being available at a certain time (eg bins too full). Residents may also call the County Administration Office at 403-934-3321 for general information or if a problem should arise.
Wheatland County is working with Calgary Metal for the recycling of scrap metal and must abide by the following Scrap Acceptance Policy:
CALGARY METAL Recycling Inc.
SCRAP ACCEPTANCE POLICY
To ensure that we maintain our efficiency and recycle in an environmentally responsible manner, we need your help when preparing scrap metal for our facility.
For environmental and safety reasons please ensure your scrap metal does NOT contain any of the following:
Combustible or explosive materials
Paint or aerosol containers unless purged, punctured and free of foreign material
Gasoline, diesel, propane or other petroleum products or containers unless purged, punctured and free of foreign material
Oil cans and un-punctured oil pans still on motor blocks
Drums and paint cans of any size and type must be open, empty and cleaned
45 gallon drums must empty, odor free and tops completely off.
Closed containers and cylinders including hydraulic cylinders
Cans that contain paint, water sealer, pesticides or other toxic chemicals unless cleaned of toxic material
Asbestos of any kind (such as pipe insulation, surfacing material)
Air conditioning and refrigeration units containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s & HCHC’s) must provide proof of evacuation or Freon removal charges will apply
PCB containing material such as capacitors, ballasts and transformers
Automotive air bags containing sodium azide
Lead containing materials, unless approved in advance. (Lead acid batteries)
Fluorescent or mercury vapour lights and related fixtures
Cathode ray tubes (CRT’s) and liquid crystal displays (LCD’s), or any commodity containing a CRT or LCD, such as computer monitors, laptop screens, and televisions
Radioactive materials and containers
Any material containing hazardous, special, or toxic substances, materials, or wastes
Free flowing fluids of any kind including water
Dirt, debris, trash or waste of any kind
Munitions scrap – unless approved in advance
Appliances must not contain any foreign scrap metal (keep other material separate)
Transmissions must be free of oil with punctured oil pan
Wire rope, cable and steel strand in lengths greater than three feet
Barbed wire in any shape or form
Chain link fence
Rebar containing foreign material (concrete, tie wire)
Microwave ovens
Vessels, tanks, heat exchangers without prior management approval
Loose nails or screws
Steel over 6” in thickness
We appreciate your business and your cooperation in keeping these materials out of your recyclables. The above list is not inclusive. Our representatives will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding this policy.
CALGARY METAL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DETERMINE THE ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL GRADE OF ALL SCRAP SHIPMENTS SUBJECT TO CALGARY METAL INSPECTION.
Thank you for your help in ensuring responsible recycling.
CALGARY METAL 3415 Ogden Rd. S.E. Calgary, AB T2G 4N4 Phone: 403-262-4542 Fax: 403-262-1114
