Holiday collection changes
Special note for Wednesday collection areas: there will be no collection on Christmas day or New Year's day.
Wednesday, December 25 organics and recycling collection moves to Saturday, December 28.
Wednesday, January 1 waste and recycling collection moves to Saturday, January 4.
Holiday Office Closure
Strathcona County Utilities will be closed during the holiday period from December 25, 2024 to January 1, 2025
Waste and organics collection will still occur over the holidays. If your collection is missed you can call 780-449-5514 and leave a message.
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Garbage, organics and recycling collection is on a fixed-day schedule. This means that your waste will be picked up on the same day every week, except for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Waste must be out by 7:30 a.m. on your collection day.
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Find your collection day
Use the calendar widget below to find your collection schedule and set a reminder. You can also create a one-page printable calendar for your fridge. Enter your address, then pick either “Get a reminder!” or “Get a calendar.” Learn about the collection and use of personal information.
If you are new to Strathcona County or moving in the County, learn how to set up or move your waste collection services.
Get a calendar
Waste collection calendars are delivered to all homes in the County by Canada Post in late February to early March. If you do not receive a copy:
- Download the 2024-2025 Waste Collection Calendar (11.5 MB)
- Download the Quick Guide (2.4 MB)
You can also download our Strathcona County waste app, where you can see your waste collection day and set up collection reminders.
Collection maps
Putting out your waste
Recycling is picked up every week. Organics and waste are collected every two weeks on a rotating schedule. One week, organics and recycling will be picked up; the next week, waste and recycling will be picked up. Your calendar will let you know what is being picked up each week.
Waste collection is on fixed days. If your collection day is Monday, it will always be on Monday, even on statutory holidays. The only time this will change is when your collection day lands on Christmas Day or New Year's Day.
Organics are collected weekly during the summer months in designated areas.
- Collection tips
- Seasonal collection tips
- Cart placement
- Waste collection in residential bus zones
- What to do if your waste collection was missed or stickered
Special waste collection days
Strathcona County also has several special waste collection events throughout the year:
- Christmas tree pickup
- Large item pickup (twice a year)
- Extra yard waste collection (four times a year)
Collection and use of personal information
We collect your personal information to send you waste collection reminders and notifications. We collect this information under the authority of the Municipal Government Act, section 3 and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, section 33.
If you have questions about how we collect and use this information, contact:
Manager, Waste Services
Utilities
780-449-5514
Learn more in our Privacy and Security Statement.
Strathcona County uses Vancouver-based Routeware (ReCollect Systems Inc.) to provide our waste app.
Utilities
Phone: 780-449-5514
greenroutine@strathcona.ca