Waste and recycling
Public notice: all Leduc County transfer stations will be CLOSED on Thursday, Nov. 11 in recognition of Remembrance Day. All transfer stations will be OPEN on Wednesday, Nov. 10.
Leduc County provides door-to-door solid waste collection for residents in the hamlet of Nisku, New Sarepta, Diamond Estates, Lukas Estates and the Royal Oaks subdivisions. We also provide access to eight transfer stations throughout the county for residents to drop off household waste and recyclable items.
Solid Waste Strategic Plan Survey
Leduc County is completing a solid waste strategic plan to identify service levels and waste management priorities.
From July 17 to Sept. 15, we conducted a survey to assess Leduc County residents’ opinions and perspectives about solid waste management in the county. Learn more about the project.
For more information, contact Leduc County utilities by email or call 780-770-9040.
Landfills and transfer stations
In addition to the transfer stations, Leduc County residents may access the Leduc and District Regional Waste Management Facility and the City of Leduc Eco Station.
Collection schedules
We provide year-round door-to-door solid waste and recycling pickup for residents in the hamlet of Nisku, New Sarepta, Diamond Estates, Lukas Estates and the Royal Oaks subdivisions.
New Sarepta schedule |
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Beginning May 6, 2021, New Sarepta residents will receive weekly waste and recycling pickup. Make sure to follow all waste collection guidelines. |
Diamond Estates, Lukas Estates and Royal Oaks schedule |
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If you live in Diamond Estates, Lukas Estates or Royal Oaks, you'll receive weekly solid waste and recyling pickup every Thursday. Make sure to follow all waste collection guidelines. |
Hamlet of Nisku schedule |
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Beginning May 6, 2021, residents in the hamlet of Nisku will receive weekly waste and recycling pickup. Make sure to follow all waste collection guidelines. |
Waste collection guidelines
Please review our waste collection guidelines:
- you must place waste containers beside the curb no later than 7 a.m. on the scheduled collection day
- do not place your waste container by the curb before 5 p.m. the day prior to the scheduled collection day
- you must place your waste container a minimum of one metre away from any obstacle, including but not limited to, blue bags, parked vehicles, fences, etc.
- you must place waste containers facing forwards on the edge of the road or curbside
- you must remove your waste container from the curbside by noon the day after your scheduled collection date
- you must fully close the lid on your waste container
- place blue bag items in transparent blue bags and place them at the curbside on collection days
Your waste may not be collected if you don't follow the waste collection guidelines. You will receive a notice on your waste container indicating the reason your waste wasn't collected.
Solid waste disposal |
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Waste containers are provided by the curbside collection contractor and must remain at the assigned residence. Please put all household waste in a bag prior to placing it in the waste container. Make sure to follow these additional waste disposal requirements:
We will not collect the following prohibited waste items:
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Blue bag recycling |
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You must place all recyclables in a secured blue bag. All items must be clean and free of food, liquids and dirt. We accept metal, plastic and paper/cardboard recyclable items. Metal items include:
Plastic items include:
Paper/cardboard items include:
The following items are not recyclable:
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Waste containers
Complete the utility services account application form to receive a waste container. Submit your complete application by email. If your waste container is damaged, please contact us at 780-979-6185. We aren't responsible for damage to waste containers resulting from normal, repetitive activity or for lost containers.