Stony Plain Garbage Schedule 2026, Dump Hours and Item Drop-Off Help
Find your Tuesday–Friday collection zone, check what goes out on a specific 2026 date, and choose the correct facility before loading your vehicle. Rotary Recycling Centre is a limited recycling site—not a household garbage dump—while Parkland County Transfer Station and Spruce Grove Eco Centre handle broader waste streams.
Quick Answer: Stony Plain Pickup or Garbage-Dump Run?
Use curbside collection for ordinary household waste, organics and blue-bag recycling. Use Rotary Recycling Centre for four basic recycling streams. Use Parkland County Transfer Station or Spruce Grove Eco Centre for extra garbage, furniture, mattresses, construction debris and other special material.
Check your zone and calendar colour
Zone 1 is Tuesday, Zone 2 Wednesday, Zone 3 Thursday and Zone 4 Friday. Garbage is biweekly, blue bags are weekly and organics changes frequency by season.
Rotary Recycling Centre
Outdoor access is available 24/7 for cardboard, organics, blue bags and newspaper. Electronics, paint and light bulbs use secured containers.
Transfer Station or Eco Centre
Choose based on the material, current fee, unloading method, facility hours and payment accepted—not simply whichever location is closest.
Rotary does not accept household garbage, furniture, mattresses, construction waste, glass or large appliances. Leaving these beside recycling bins is illegal dumping, not a drop-off.
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Use Recycle Coach or the Town’s current service notices for weather, contractor or street-access changes. The official calendar remains the final date reference.
Stony Plain Garbage Days by Zone
Neighbourhood lists are useful for a quick match, but use the official map for business parks, industrial areas, new streets and homes close to a coloured boundary.
The map identifies your weekday. The 2026 calendar identifies whether that date is garbage, organics, both carts or a holiday replacement.
Official Stony Plain Garbage Collection Schedule for 2026
The official one-page calendar is the fastest visual answer. Grey means garbage, green means organics, diagonal grey-and-green dates mean both carts, and blue-bag recycling runs every regular collection week.
Garbage cart week
Place out the waste cart and weekly blue bags. From May through October, the organics cart is also collected every regular week.
Organics cart week
During the winter cycle, place out the green cart and blue bags. The grey waste cart remains home unless the date also contains grey.
Use the outlined Saturday
Zone 3’s January 1 route moves to Saturday, January 3. Zone 4’s December 25 route moves to Saturday, December 26.
Garbage is every two weeks. Organics is every two weeks from November through April and weekly from May through October. Blue-bag recycling is weekly all year.
Stony Plain Garbage Collection Map
The official GIS map shows Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday service areas, including neighbourhoods, railway lines, business parks and the Town boundary.
Purple, blue, green and red identify weekdays only. Garbage and organics are identified separately by grey and green dates on the 2026 calendar.
Can I Use the Stony Plain Garbage Schedule for 2024?
No. Keep an old calendar only for historical records. Biweekly cart dates, holiday Saturdays, Town events and contractor instructions can change from one year to the next.
Old dates can reverse the cart week
A 14-day pattern tied to a different January start date can tell you to place out the wrong cart.
The Town still links a 2024-exported map
Use that map only to identify the weekday zone. Use the separate 2026 calendar for actual dates.
Cart Placement Rules: Before 7 a.m., Closed Lid and One-Metre Space
Automated trucks need enough room for the collection arm. A correctly scheduled cart can still remain full when access, direction or packing is wrong.
Prepare carts and bags
- Place everything out before 7:00 a.m.
- Face carts toward the street.
- Close each lid completely.
- Leave one metre or about four feet around and above carts.
- Bag material placed in the waste cart.
- Keep blue bags from leaning against either cart.
- Keep trees, vehicles, wires and roof overhangs clear.
Fix these before collection
- Cart placed out after the vehicle passed
- Lid held open by excess waste
- Material tightly jammed or frozen inside
- Cart facing away from the street
- Blue bags touching the cart
- Car, snowbank or another cart blocking the arm
- Loose material placed beside the cart
Integrity Waste Solutions collects waste and organics. GFL Environmental collects recycling. One stream may be collected several hours before another.
Seasonal Front-Curb and Back-Lane Collection
During spring road bans, selected back-lane routes temporarily move to the front curb. For 2026, the Town announced that front-curb collection ended May 30 and back-lane service resumed June 1.
West of Highway 779
The current top-of-page notice excludes Brickyard Drive and 48 Street. Follow posted signs if your address is near the boundary.
Meridian Heights
Use the front collection point only while the seasonal notice is active.
St. Andrews
Return carts to the regular back-lane collection point after the Town announces service has resumed.
The current notice at the top of the page and street signage should control. Do not rely on an older archived boundary description when the current seasonal notice differs.
What Goes in Stony Plain Blue Bags, Organics and Garbage?
Use the current Town poster and Recycle Coach—not the recycling number alone. Packaging must be clean, empty and dry before it goes into a transparent blue bag.
Current poster examples
- Rigid plastic clamshell containers
- Moulded plastic egg cartons
- Plastic takeout and yogurt containers
- Tetra Paks and deposit containers
- Rigid plastic bottles, tubs and containers
- Aluminum and tin containers
- Flattened cardboard and mixed paper
Food and compostable material
- Food scraps and leftovers
- Food-soiled paper products
- Shredded paper
- Plants and grass clippings
- Small quantities of pet waste
- Certified compostable bags
Residual waste examples
- Glass
- Styrofoam
- Takeout coffee cups
- Plastic bags and flexible film
- Fabric
- Plastic cutlery and other single-use plastic
The current Town poster shows rigid plastic clamshell containers in the blue bag, while older FAQ copy on the same page still rejects some clamshell packaging. Treat rigid accepted packaging and soft flexible film differently, and use Recycle Coach for the exact item.
Broken glass creates a hand-sorting hazard. Take eligible glass food jars to the Parkland County Transfer Station or Spruce Grove Eco Centre.
Stony Plain Garbage Dump Hours and Facility Comparison
Check the destination before driving. The three nearby facilities have different hours, payment methods and material limits.
| Facility | Current hours | Best for | Payment or access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotary Recycling Centre 4505 50 Avenue |
Basic outdoor recycling access: 24 hours a day, seven days a week. | Cardboard, organics, blue bags and newspaper. Secured electronics, paint and light-bulb containers may be unavailable unattended. | No general household garbage service. Do not leave material outside locked containers. |
| Parkland County Transfer Station 52514 Range Road 11 |
Tue., Wed., Fri. and Sat. 9 a.m.–4:45 p.m.; Thu. 8 a.m.–7:45 p.m.; closed Mon., Sun. and statutory holidays. | Household waste, construction waste, electronics, bulbs, automotive fluids, hazardous waste, drywall, clean wood, grass, leaves and tree trimmings. | Fees determined by weight. Cash, credit and debit accepted. |
| Spruce Grove Eco Centre 50 Diamond Avenue |
Monday–Sunday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed statutory holidays. | Extra garbage, furniture, mattresses, electronics, batteries, appliances, construction material, glass jars, Styrofoam and household hazardous waste. | Debit, Visa and MasterCard only. No cash. |
Stony Plain’s own waste page still reproduces older Eco Centre hours. This guide uses the current hours published directly by the City of Spruce Grove facility page.
Sort the load, secure loose material, confirm item acceptance, check the current fee, bring the correct payment method and arrive early enough to unload before closing. Facility staff may refuse an unsafe or improperly sorted load.
Where Should I Take This Item?
Choose the material to see the most practical first destination. Always use the official facility page for a final acceptance or fee check.
Extra household garbage
Use Parkland County Transfer Station or Spruce Grove Eco Centre. Household garbage is not accepted at Rotary Recycling Centre.
Rotary Recycling Centre: What 24/7 Access Really Means
The site supports local recycling diversion. It is not an unattended permission point for every item residents want to discard.
Accepted through basic 24/7 access
- Cardboard
- Organics
- Residential blue bags
- Newspaper
Do not leave beside a locked container
- Electronics
- Paint
- Light bulbs
- Devices containing personal information
Many powered household items qualify
Examples include computers, televisions, printers, small appliances, audio equipment, phones, power tools and battery- or cord-powered lawn equipment. Gas-powered equipment is excluded from this stream.
Choose another facility
- Household garbage
- Furniture, clothing or mattresses
- Glass
- Construction material
- Large appliances
- Car batteries
- Asbestos, mercury, motor oil and other hazardous waste
Do not leave tires at Rotary. Take eligible tires to Parkland County Transfer Station or confirm the current Eco Centre size and rim rules.
Parkland County Transfer Station Near Stony Plain
This is the broadest nearby option for general household waste and several special streams. It is south of Highway 16A on Range Road 11.
Bagged and mixed loads
Household and mixed waste are accepted, with charges determined by weight and material category.
Electronics, bulbs and automotive fluids
Keep special streams separated so attendants can direct them to the correct area.
Construction, drywall and clean wood
Applicable fees apply. Separate clean unpainted wood and drywall from mixed demolition material where instructed.
Building materials, mattresses, couches, beds, dressers, cribs, child car seats, BBQs and damaged goods must go into the paid waste stream rather than the reuse area.
Transfer station contact
Call before travelling with asbestos, commercial quantities, an unusually large load or material not clearly listed.
Spruce Grove Eco Centre Fees and Preparation
The Eco Centre is often the simplest regional option for a few extra bags, furniture, mattresses, glass, electronics, appliances or a small renovation load.
The facility attendant determines load volume and acceptance. Check the direct Eco Centre page before loading the vehicle.
Stony Plain Waste Events and Upcoming 2026 Actions
Event dates are not year-round disposal hours. Check the event status before placing material at the curb or driving to the Public Works Yard.
The printed 2026 calendar still says “Pitch-In Week.” The Town’s newer environmental-initiatives page says the programme changed to Team Up to Clean Up in 2026.
Items accepted at the completed 2026 large-item event
Accepted examples included household furniture, washers, dryers, kitchen appliances, empty fridges and freezers, small equipment with fuel and oil removed, BBQs, bicycles and dismantled exercise equipment.
Items excluded from the large-item event
Mattresses, tires, vehicle parts, engines, railway ties, construction or demolition material, household garbage, electronics and hazardous waste required another disposal route.
Missed Garbage, Organics or Recycling Pickup
Report a genuine missed pickup the morning after collection and before noon. This deadline gives the contractor a chance to return the following day.
Confirm the date
Check the correct zone, cart colour and any January or December Saturday replacement.
Check the setup
Review the 7 a.m. deadline, closed lid, cart direction, one-metre clearance and seasonal curb location.
Report before noon
Use the Town form, Recycle Coach or Public Works phone line the next morning.
Was it collection-ready?
- Correct date and zone
- Out before 7:00 a.m.
- Lid fully closed
- Cart facing the street
- One metre clear around and above
- Material not jammed or frozen
- Blue bags not leaning on carts
- Correct front-curb or back-lane point
Give the exact service details
“My address is [address]. I am in Zone [number]. The scheduled [garbage, organics or blue bags] was out before 7 a.m., correctly prepared and accessible, but it was not collected.”
Town of Stony Plain Public Works
780-963-2469 • Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
The after-hours number 780-818-6766 is for Public Works emergencies—not routine missed-cart reports.
Waste Cart Options Starting September 2, 2026
The Town says cart-change requests begin September 2. Until the request period opens, keep using the cart assigned to the property.
| Option | Capacity | One-time charges | Monthly effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downsize | 120 L waste cart plus existing 240 L organics cart | $0 administration and $0 delivery | Listed utility fee remains $19.06 |
| Keep standard cart | 240 L waste cart plus 240 L organics cart | No action required | Listed utility fee $19.06 |
| Add 120 L cart | 360 L combined waste capacity | $50 administration plus $90 delivery | $15 increase |
| Cancel added cart | Return to standard service | $35 administration | Added-cart charge ends after processing |
| Replace lost cart | Replacement for assigned waste or organics cart | Listed replacement fee $105 | No stated frequency change |
Photograph the identification numbers and secure empty carts during strong winds. Verify fees before submitting a request because Town charges can change.
New Resident Setup Checklist
Complete these tasks once to avoid wrong-zone pickups, missed-report deadlines and unnecessary dump trips.
Find the exact zone
Use the official map rather than copying a nearby property across a coloured boundary.
Set Recycle Coach alerts
Choose an evening reminder so carts can be prepared before the 7 a.m. deadline.
Save identification numbers
Photograph the waste and organics cart numbers before a cart is lost or exchanged.
Watch front-curb notices
Some back-lane homes move temporarily to the front during spring road bans.
Choose the facility first
Check accepted items, payment and hours before loading furniture, mattresses, appliances or renovation waste.
Official Sources for Final Verification
The useful details are explained in the guide. Open an official source when a date, fee, accepted item, event status or facility hour could have changed.
Town waste hub
Calendar, map, cart placement, cart options, missed pickup, contractors, seasonal lanes and linked drop-off facilities.
Open Town waste pageRotary Recycling Centre
Current location, 24/7 basic access, accepted outdoor streams and secured-material warning.
Open Rotary Centre pageParkland County Transfer Station
Current hours, statutory-holiday closure, payment methods and accepted material categories.
Open Parkland County pageSpruce Grove Eco Centre
Direct facility hours, cards-only payment, current disposal fees and material preparation.
Open Eco Centre pageStony Plain Garbage and Dump Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Stony Plain garbage dump?
There is no single Town dump for every material. Rotary Recycling Centre at 4505 50 Avenue is a limited recycling site. For household garbage and broader waste categories, use Parkland County Transfer Station at 52514 Range Road 11 or an eligible service at Spruce Grove Eco Centre.
What are the Stony Plain garbage-dump hours?
Rotary’s basic outdoor recycling streams are accessible 24/7. Parkland County Transfer Station is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.–4:45 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m.–7:45 p.m., and closed Monday, Sunday and statutory holidays. Spruce Grove Eco Centre is open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and closed statutory holidays.
How do I check my Stony Plain garbage collection schedule?
Find your zone on the official map, then check the 2026 calendar or Recycle Coach. Zone 1 is Tuesday, Zone 2 Wednesday, Zone 3 Thursday and Zone 4 Friday.
How often are garbage, organics and blue bags collected?
Garbage is collected every two weeks. Organics is every two weeks from November through April and weekly from May through October. Blue-bag recycling is collected every week.
What time must carts be placed out?
Place carts and blue bags out before 7 a.m. Keep lids closed, face carts toward the street and leave one metre or approximately four feet of clearance around and above each cart.
How do I report a missed collection?
Check the schedule and cart setup, then report the missed collection the next morning and before noon. Use the Town form, Recycle Coach or call Public Works at 780-963-2469.
Can furniture or mattresses go to Rotary Recycling Centre?
No. Rotary does not accept furniture, mattresses or box springs. Use Parkland County Transfer Station, Spruce Grove Eco Centre or an active Town special event.
Where can I take tires near Stony Plain?
The Rotary tire pilot is suspended. Parkland County Transfer Station accepts tires. Spruce Grove Eco Centre also lists eligible tires up to 39 inches with rims removed; verify current limits before travelling.
Can I use the Stony Plain garbage schedule for 2024?
No. Use the official 2026 calendar for current cart dates and holiday replacements. The Town’s 2024-exported zone map can help identify the weekday area but does not replace the 2026 calendar.
Where should construction or hazardous waste go?
Do not place it at Rotary or in curbside carts. Parkland County Transfer Station accepts several construction, drywall, clean-wood and household hazardous-waste categories. Spruce Grove Eco Centre also accepts listed construction and hazardous materials under its current rules and fees.
Best Next Step for Stony Plain Residents
Find your zone, save the official 2026 calendar and set a Recycle Coach reminder. Put the correct carts and weekly blue bags out before 7 a.m. with closed lids and one metre of clearance. For a dump run, use Rotary only for accepted recycling, Parkland County Transfer Station for broader waste categories, or Spruce Grove Eco Centre for listed extra garbage, furniture, mattresses, appliances and special waste.