Thanks to the city of Edmonton’s proactive approach to waste management, builders and renovators can put their minds at ease when it comes to construction waste! A Construction and Demolition Materials Recycling site is now available at the Edmonton Waste Managment Centre. Materials dropped off at the city’s convenient EcoStations will also be recycled under the new program.

Acceptable Materials
* Drywall – unpainted only
* Metals – ferrous and non-ferrous
* Wood – unpainted, untreated dimensional lumber; plywood; OSB
* Brush/Trees
* Asphalt shingles – nails ok; no other materials
* Concrete – non-commercial only

Fees
Loads must be segregated in order to receive rates listed below.
Mixed loads will be charged $46/tonne
Minimum charge of $14

Wood $30/tonne
Drywall $30/tonne
Asphalt Shingles $30/tonne

Concrete no charge
Metals no charge
Brush/trees no charge

Construction and demolition waste is also accepted at Eco Stations.

The City of Edmonton also accepts concrete and asphalt for recycling through its Aggregate Recycling Program. The following materials are accepted free of charge:

Concrete Asphalt Gravel Asphalt Grindings
Bricks Paving stones Coarse Sand
Concrete Pole Bases.

These materials can be dropped off Monday to Friday between 7:30 am and 5:00 pm at 18403 – 107 Avenue (May-November) or 17 Street & 53 Avenue (year round).

For more information contact
Waste hotline: (780) 496-5678
Email: wasteman@edmonton.ca