Please be advised that effective Sunday, January 31, 2021, the Rocky Transfer Station will be permanently closed.
Disposal of garbage and recyclable materials remains available at Clearwater County’s existing transfer stations (see list below).
For more details, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for Garbage and Recycling Services page or download the PDF version.
Starting Tuesday, February 2, 2021, County residents can dispose of garbage and limited recyclable materials at the Temporary Central Transfer Station located roughly 4 kilometres north of Rocky Mountain House (east off Highway 22 at NE 03-40-7-W5M near the Rocky Mountain House Airport).
Temporary Central Transfer Station
- Open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Starting Tuesday, February 1, 2021
- Accepting: bagged garbage, mixed paper and old corrugated cardboard
- Bulk loads and other recyclable materials can be disposed of at the Regional Landfill and Clearwater County's existing transfer stations
Clearwater County Garbage and Recycling Locations
Station | Location | Hours of Operation |
Regional Landfill | NE 12-40-09-W5M Off Highway 11 | Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Temporary Central | NE 03-40-7-W5M East Off Highway 22 North | Tuesday to Saturday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Everdell | SE 3-38-8-W5 West Off Highway 22 South | Sunday: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Wednesday: 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM |
Cow Lake | SE 26-38-8-W5 On Highway 752 | Sunday: 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
Crammond | SW 16-35-5-W5 On Highway 22 | Sunday: 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
Caroline | SW 18-36-6-W5 South Off Highway 22 | Sunday: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Tuesday: 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM Wednesday: 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM Saturday: 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM |
Crossroads | SE 26-40-5-W5 On Highway 12 | Thursday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday: 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM |
Cline | 26/27-37-18-W5 West On Highway 11 | Open April 15 to September 15 |
Leslieville | SE 2-39-5-W5 Highway 11 and Highway 761 | Tuesday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
Nordegg | SW 32-40-15-W5 On Trunk Road 734 | Sunday: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Monday: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Wednesday: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Faraway | NE 10-43-6-W5 On Highway 53 | Tuesday: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday: 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM |
Rules and Guidelines for Waste Disposal
- Any loads that are larger than a half ton box sized load must go to the Regional Landfill for disposal.
- All vehicles must check in with station attendant at window.
- Children must remain in the vehicle at all times when disposing of waste or recycling goods.
- All freon appliances are $20.00 each for freon removal. This also includes water coolers, refrigerators and freezers.
- All herbicide and pesticide containers must be triple rinsed. No exceptions.
- Ashes, concrete and animal carcasses are only accepted at the Regional Landfill.
Tipping Fees
Tipping fees for commercial waste will be charged as of November 1st, 2020. The rate is $68.25/tonne.
Contact office at 403-845-4121 if you have any questions regarding bin rentals and 403-845-4580 if you are a landfill customer.
Prohibited Materials
Prohibited Materials
- Bulk liquid waste
- Radioactive waste
- Explosives
- Unlabeled/unknown hazardous material
- Biomedical waste
Surcharges and Fines
Prohibited Waste: If a person or company knowingly disposes of prohibited materials will face a fine and clean up costs.
Illegal and Afterhours Dumping: Any person caught dumping waste outside the transfer station or waste facility area will be reported and charged accordingly.
Unsecured/Uncovered Loads: Any person caught with an unsecure and uncovered load may be reported and fined.
Landfill General Safety Rules
It is imperative that all persons entering the site understand and abide by these safety rules:
- A minimum distance of 20 feet must be maintained between all personnel, trucks, rolling stock and heavy equipment.
- All drivers existing the vehicle must remain within 6 feet of the vehicle at all times.
- Children must remain in the vehicle.
- Smoking is prohibited in the pit.
- Horseplay, scavenging or picking through loads is strictly prohibited.
- All loads are subject to random inspection by landfill personnel.
- All contractors, account holders, landfill staff and truck drivers must wear personal protective equipment.
All persons and vehicles enter the landfill at their own risk.
Clearwater County assumes no liability for bodily injury, or property damage while on landfill property.
Residential & Commercial Waste
Accepted at the Regional Landfill and transfer stations:
- Unrecyclable materials
- Household waste
- Painted, stained or preserved wood materials
- Ceramics, mirrors, wired glass and windshields
- Waxed cardboard
- Drywall and mixed demolition
Appliances
Accepted at the Regional Landfill and transfer stations:
- Non Freon Appliances
- Metal appliances can be placed in the metal recycling.
Accepted at the transfer stations:
- Freon Appliances: Refrigerators and freezers
- Accepted at all transfer stations for a fee of $20.00
- Not accepted at the Regional Landfill
Asbestos
The Landfill will accept asbestos materials on Mondays only and prior arrangements must be made. Materials must be double bagged using 6ml. yellow bags. These can be purchased at most industrial retail locations. Phone: 403-845-4580
Batteries
Accepted at all transfer stations (except the Temporary Central Transfer Station):
- Batteries from cell phones, cordless phones, power tool, laptops and vehicles, etc.
- Alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, 9V, 6V, etc.)
Brush & Yard Waste
Accepted at the Regional Landfill and transfer stations:
- Brush
- Tree limbs
- Grass clippings
Glass Recycling
- Jars (ie. jam or pickle jars)
- Bottles (ie. glass sauce bottles)
- Flower Vases
- Wine Bottes
Household Hazardous Waste
Household Hazardous Waste consists of solid or liquid materials, or containers holding gases, which have outlived their usefulness. These wastes may harm people or the environment unless given special handling and treatment. They may be flammable, corrosive, explosive, or toxic. Because of these dangerous characteristics, they should not be disposed of in the landfills or sewage systems.
Station | Location | Pesticide Containers | Recycling Depot | Wood Waste | Yard Waste |
Temporary Central | NE 03-40-7-W5M East Off Highway 22 North | No | No | No | No |
Everdell | SE3-38-8-W5 West of Highway 22 South | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Cow Lake | SE26-38-8-W5 On Highway 752 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Crammond | SW16-35-5-W5 On Highway 22 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Caroline | SW18-36-6-W5 South off of Highway | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Leslieville | SE2-39-5-W5 Highway 11 and Highway 761 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Crossroads | SE26-40-5-W5 On Highway 12 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Cline River | 26/27-37-18-W5 West on Highway 11 | No | No | No | No |
Nordegg | SW32-40-15-W5 On Trunk Road 734 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Faraway | NE10-43-6-W5 On Highway 53 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Household Items & Electronics
Accepted at the Regional Landfill and transfer stations:
- Chairs
- Tables
- Couches
- Desks
- Microwaves
- Stereos
- Mattresses
- Box springs
Plastics
HDPE Plastics and clear jugs can be taken to the Transfer stations or depots for recycling.