Waste and Recycle Collection

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Waste and Recycle Collection

Thorhild County provides the Hamlets of Egremont, Newbrook, Thorhild and Radway with waste collection and blue bag recycling. Black waste carts are provided for weekly waste collection on Fridays. Blue bag recycling is every second week on Fridays. This service is provided by Integrity Waste Solutions Inc.

Curbside Collection Requirements

Waste collection and blue bag recycling is to be placed out by 7:00 a.m.
Place cart on level ground with cart wheels against the curb
Front of cart must face towards the street or avenue
Ensure there is at least one metre of space between the cart/blue bags and vehicles or structures
Lids must be fully closed
Waste located outside of the cart will not be collected

2026 Collection Schedule

All 2026 waste and recycle collections dates are available on the 2026 Collection Schedule.

Unsure what goes in the black waste cart and the blue bag recycling? Refer to the detailed sorting list.

Contact

To report a broken or damage cart or missed collection you can contact.
Phone: 780-398-3741 ext. 2811
Contact the Utilities Department for information on waste and recycling. 780-398-3741 ext. 2811 email utilities@thorhildcounty.com

Transfer Stations

Transfer Stations operate on a bin system for household waste and recyclables for County residents. Refer to the detailed sorting list for recycling at the Transfer Stations.

Thorhild County Identification Cards

Thorhild County Identification Cards are required to access Thorhild and Long Lake Transfer Stations and Waste Management of Canada -Thorhild Landfill for all household waste. You will be required to show your card to the transfer station attendants.

Transfer Stations are located at

Thorhild Transfer Station
60026 RR 214 (N1/2 of NE 5 60 21 W4M)
1 mile east of Thorhild from the Hwy 18 & 827 Junction, then north ¾ mile.
Open Wednesdays & Saturdays. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Long Lake Transfer Station
SW 9 63 19 W4M
½ mile west of Hwy 831 at Long Lake corner, then ¼ mile south.
Open Thursdays & Sundays from April 1 to October 31. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Open Sundays only between November 1 and March 31. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tipping Charges will apply to:

Non-residential users
Residential users who do not present their Thorhild County issued Identification Card

$2.00 per bag to a maximum of $20.00 per load (half ton truck/single axel trailer; a “unit”)

There is also a Take and Leave, to leave clean gently used items.

Waste Management of Canada – Thorhild Landfill

Located at 61308 Hwy 63

There is a Transfer Station located at the site for use by County residents. The Public Drop Off Fact Sheet provides details about public business hours and types of items accepted.

All bulk waste shipments delivered to the Waste Management of Canada Thorhild Landfill working face will be subject to a tipping fee.

If you wish to view the 2020 Annual Landfill Operation Report provided by Waste Management of Canada, please contact the office at 780-398-3741 to make arrangemnts for viewing. This report is a 2 volume report that is too large to upload.

Waste Management Of Canada - Thorhild Landfill Current Odour Monitoring Report

red warning - tornado - in effect

At 5:51 p.m. MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible. This dangerous thunderstorm is located just northwest of Onion Lake and is moving toward the east at 60 km/h. Communities in the path include: Onion Lake ### This is a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Tornado warnings are issued when a thunderstorm is producing or is likely to produce a tornado. Area: (Co. of Vermilion River near Tulliby Lake)

red warning - tornado - in effect

At 5:31 p.m. MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible. This dangerous thunderstorm is located 20 km west of Onion Lake and is moving toward the east at 60 km/h. Communities in the path include: Onion Lake ### This is a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Tornado warnings are issued when a thunderstorm is producing or is likely to produce a tornado. Area: (Co. of Vermilion River near Tulliby Lake)

red warning - tornado - in effect

At 6:14 p.m. MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible. This severe thunderstorm is located near Wabamun Lake and is moving to the east at 40 km/h. ### This is a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Tornado warnings are issued when a thunderstorm is producing or is likely to produce a tornado. Area: (Parkland Co. near Entwistle Fallis and Tomahawk)

Waste and Recycle Collection