Solid Waste Management Master Plan
Clearwater County is in the process of preparing a solid waste and recycling management master plan which will outline a long-term plan for collecting and managing the County’s waste in a sustainable and fiscally responsible manner.
Clearwater County in conjunction with Tetra Tech Canada Inc. conducted a community survey regarding current solid waste & recycling services from April 13 until May 20, 2022. Stay tuned for the update in the fall.
Solid Waste Disposal Access Card
As of 
April 1, 2021, residents of Clearwater County, and non-residents, can fill out an application form and receive access cards for use at the Clearwater Regional Landfill and Clearwater County Solid Waste & Recyclables Transfer Stations.
The Solid Waste Disposal Access Card allows for drop off of recyclables and disposal of residential and light agricultural waste at both the transfer stations and the Clearwater Regional Landfill (excluding recyclables) for no additional costs. All other over-sized loads and/or commercial loads will still incur fees, at the Clearwater Regional Landfill, in accordance with Bylaw 1105/21 Solid Waste and Recycling Services.
For more information and to download an application form, click here.
Solid Waste 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: 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM Wednesday to Saturday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Everdell | SE 3-38-7-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 |
Transfer Station and Landfill Closures for Statutory Holidays
All transfer stations (except for Nordegg) and regional landfill are closed for statutory holidays. The Nordegg transfer stations remains open if its operational days are impacted by a holiday, as per Council direction.
Statutory holidays that might affect transfer station and landfill operations:
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- All transfer stations (including Nordegg) and Regional Landfill will be closed on Sunday, December 25 and Sunday, January 1.
- All transfer stations that are scheduled to be open, will close by 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 24:
- Caroline, Crossroads & Faraway Transfer Station: closed on Saturday, December 24 (due to later open hours).
- Temporary Central will close at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 24.
- Monday, December 26: Nordegg Transfer Station will be open regular hours and the Regional Landfill will be closed.
All facilities that are scheduled to be open on Monday, January 2, will be open as regular schedule.
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.
- New Year’s Day (January)
- Family Day (February)
- Easter - Good Friday and Easter Sunday (Easter Monday transfer stations and landfill are open)
- Victoria Day (May)
- Canada Day (July 1st)
Agriculture Recycling
Clearwater County now offers recycling options for certain agricultural plastics.
To learn more, visit Clean Farms.
Plastics
General Plastics
HDPE Plastics and clear jugs can be taken to the Transfer stations or depots for recycling.
Accepted for recyclables: Any plastics stamped with a number between 1 and 7.
Not accepted for recyclables: Films, bags and cellophane wrap are disposed of separately.
Agriculture Plastics
Regional Landfill Tipping Fees
Tipping fees for commercial waste will be charged as of November 1st, 2020. The rate is $70.00/tonne. Please contact the County office at 403-845-4444 if you have any questions.
Clearwater County Bylaw 1105/21 Solid Waste and Recycling Services
| WASTE TYPE | WASTE MATERIAL | RATE/TONNE REGIONAL | RATE/TONNE NON-REGIONAL |
| MSW | Residential | $70.00 | $92.50 |
| ICI | Commercial | $70.00 | $92.50 |
| Industrial | $70.00 | $92.50 | |
| Institutional | $70.00 | $92.50 | |
| Construction & Demolition | Construction & Demolition | $70.00 | $92.50 |
| Concrete | $35.00 | $40.00 | |
| Special Waste | Asbestos (special handling charges apply; non-regional waste requires special approval). *Please contact Landfill at 403-845-4580 for rates | $95.00 $180.00/hour | *Please contact Landfill at 403-845-4580 for rate $180.00/hour |
| Wet-Ash ADC/Soils (pre-approved) HDPE Liners *Please contact Landfill at 403-845-4580 for rates | $35.00 $1,800.00/load | $40.00 $2,400.00/load | |
| Oilfield | Oilfield | $70.00 | $92.50 |
| Yard Waste | Residential | No charge | $92.50 |
| Commercial | $70.00 | $92.50 | |
| Metals | Residential | No charge | $92.50 |
| Commercial | $70.00 | $92.50 |
Transfer Station Tipping Fees
Clearwater County Bylaw 1105/21 Solid Waste and Recycling Services
| WASTE TYPE | REGIONAL FEES | NON-REGIONAL FEES |
Residential Waste | ||
| Household waste - less than pick-up load (bagged waste only) | No charge | $15.00/min. |
| Pick-up and trailers less than 8 feet (based on average 250 kgs) | $17.50 | $23.25 |
| Pick-up and trailers less than 20 feet (based on 500 kgs) | $35.00 | $46.25 |
Construction & Demolition/Mixed Waste | ||
| Household waste - less than pick-up load | No charge | $15.00/min. |
| Pick-up and trailers less than 8 feet (based on average 250 kgs) | $17.50 | $23.25 |
| Pick-up and trailers less than 20 feet (based on 500 kgs) *No concrete/asphalt *No large loads accepted. Please contact Landfill at 403-845-4580. | $35.00 | $46.25 |
| ICI (Commercial/Industrial/Institutional Waste) | Not accepted at waste transfer stations. Please contact Landfill at 403-845-4580. | Not accepted at waste transfer stations. Please contact Landfill at 403-845-4580. |
| Metals (pick-up load or less) | No charge | $20.00/min. |
| Freon-based appliances (fridges, freezers, etc.) | $20.00 surcharge | $20.00 surcharge |
| Residential recyclables ARMA Program Waste: e-waste, HHW/paint, tires | No fee | No fee |
| Yard Waste (residential only) *No large or commercial loads accepted. | $5.00/min. | $5.00/min. |
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.
Temporary Central Transfer Station
As of Tuesday, February 2, 2021, County residents can dispose of solid waste and drop off 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).
- Open Wednesday to Saturday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Open Tuesdays 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Accepting: bagged garbage, mixed plastics, cardboard, mixed paper, office paper, bulk metals, tin cans, glass, household hazardous waste, tires, yard waste, e-waste, batteries, propane bottles, freon appliances.
- Bulk loads and other recyclable materials can be disposed of at the Regional Landfill and Clearwater County's existing transfer stations.
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 exiting 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
- Freon Appliances (refrigerators and freezers) for a fee of $20.00
- All other appliances with cords or batteries can be recycled as e-waste at transfer stations only.
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 Cline):
- 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, Paint & Oil
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) are toxic, flammable, corrosive, and reactive products generated from households.
HHW has at least one of the following properties:
- Toxic e.g. fabric softeners, household pesticides and herbicides
- Flammable e.g. nail polish remover, acetone, gasoline
- Reactive e.g. foam insulation
- Corrosive e.g. oven cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners, bleach
These wastes may harm people or the environment unless given special handling and treatment.
HHW products can be recycled at various locations, please refer to this chart for a list of locations.
To learn more about the HHW program, click here.
Paint Products
Eligible paint products are accepted everywhere except for the Regional Landfill and Cline transfer station.
To learn what an eligible paint product is, click here.
Used Oil
Used oil products are only accepted at the Temporary Central Transfer Station.
For a list of accepted products, click here.
Household Items & Electronics
Majority of household items and electronics are accepted at the regional landfill and transfer stations.
Please note, electronics taken to transfer stations will be recycled as e-waste. For more information on what is accepted, visit www.albertarecycling.ca.