Brown Bag Yard Waste Collection - Fall 2023

Brown Bag Yard Waste Collection is coming back for the Fall. Our full collection schedule can be found HERE! Please take note of the zones/timelines for each zone. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact our team directly at 780-929-4306  or via email at waste@beaumont.ab.ca. We also have a full list of Resources and FAQs on this page.

Our waste contractor will pick up yard waste contained in compostable brown bags. If you are unable to make the pickup schedule, there is a Yard Waste & Landfill access schedule available. Full details can be found by clicking on the Yard Waste & Landfill Access tab on this page.

1. Zone A: October 23 - 27
   • View Zones + Schedule HERE
2. Zone B: October 16 - 20
   • View Zones + Schedule HERE

UPDATE: No Limits on Brown Bag Collection Starting September 1, 2023

Thanks to our new contractor GFL Environmental, the previous limit of five (5) brown bags is no longer applicable starting September 1, 2023!

2023 Yard Waste Drop Off

Did you know that we have yard waste collection bins for residents at the Infrastructure facility (24130 Township Road 510) available for specific days every week during the heaviest spring and fall yard clean-up time? 

Every year Infrastructure provides large bins for residents to drop off additional yard waste. You will be able to bring your yard waste during the following schedule:

• Fall: September 5 - October 27 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday*
• Spring: May 1 - June 30 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday*

*CLOSED ON STAT HOLIDAYS

Information on our waste facilities and locations can be found HERE.

Permitted Items:

• Grass Clippings
• Weeds and Plants
• Compost
• Leaves
• Mulch
• Etc.

If you need clarification about an item you believe would be classified as yard waste but are not 100% certain, please contact our Infrastructure team at (780) 929-4306.

Leduc Yard Waste Transfer Station

If you are not able to make it to our facility during the designated times, as a resident of Beaumont you are able to dispose of extra waste at the Leduc & District Waste Management Facility free of charge. Residents are permitted to dispose of an extra 1 tonne (1000 kgs) of household waste per year at the facility. You can also bring yard waste to the Yard Waste Transfer Station in Leduc.

Curbside Large Item Collection - Fall 2023

The City of Beaumont offers curbside collection of large items from May 27 - May 31 for both Zone A & B. The full Waste Collection Calendar can be found HERE. Acceptable items include furniture, mattresses and appliances. No electronics or hazardous waste are permitted (please see Recycling Waste Roundup Event).

Our waste contractor will pick up a maximum of one (1) large item per residence and will deliver it for you to the Leduc Regional Landfill. These items may include furniture or appliances BUT shall not include construction materials. Residents can also find more details and information by downloading the Smart, Savvy, Green Waste App.

1. Zone A: May 27 - May 31
   1. View Zones + Schedule HERE
2. Zone B: May 27 - May 31
   1. View Zones + Schedule HERE

To dispose of large items outside the collection dates, you can:

• Take the materials to the Leduc and District Regional Waste Management Facility, free of charge. If you do not already have a member card, be sure to bring proof of Beaumont residency so you can obtain one.
• The Materials Recovery Facility at the Leduc Landfill allows individuals to drop off items that may be reused by another family. Drop these items off for free, and you might find something to take home in return.

Regional Public Drop-Off

The Leduc and District Regional Waste Management facility has opened its new public drop-off area at the regional landfill to provide safer vehicle access and reduced wait times for residents.

Hours of Operation

The public drop-off area is open Monday to Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. From May 1 to September 15, they are open until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. They are also open on all statutory holidays except, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.    

For full details on the facility, including schedules, updates, and the Take It or Leave It program, click HERE.

Styrofoam Now Accepted at Leduc's Eco Station

As part of a one-year pilot project, the Eco Station in Leduc will now accept white-block Styrofoam for recycling.

This service enhancement will allow residents to drop off limited quantities of Styrofoam at the Eco Station for free during regular hours of operation. A mobile processing unit that uses new technology will collect the Styrofoam from the Eco Station one or two times per month. For full details, check out Leduc's page HERE.

Printed Resources

1. Sort Smarter
2. Smart, Savvy, Green
3. Waste Pickup Schedule (2023/2024)

Stay Informed With Our Smart, Savvy, Green App

Did you know that the City of Beaumont has put together an app to help make your curbside collection more accessible/easy? It's got everything you need. Have your collection schedule on hand, get notified of updates on services, learn new tips and tricks, and find anything else you might want to know. Download it today! 

What Our Waste Program Is About

The City of Beaumont focuses on our waste program being Smart, Savvy, and Green. We work hard to ensure that we do our part for the environment and our community. That is why Beaumont Waste Services encompasses a curbside collection program that includes waste carts, organics carts, and recycling. 

How Can You Help?

1. Reduce your shopping waste by avoiding prepackaged fruits and vegetables, as well as single-wrapped or single-use products.
2. Evaluate what you do waste and create your own personalized waste-reduction plan.
3. Avoid buying or consuming products that have excess packaging.
4. Start a game with your family to see who can waste the least for a chance to win a fun family prize. 

Bylaw #762-10 

Did you know that we have a Bylaw outlining certain regulations around waste/collection? This includes organic materials. This Bylaw is in place to help keep us moving forward towards a smart, savvy, and green future. The Bylaw covers a wide range of regulations: 

1. This Bylaw may be cited as "The Waste Management Bylaw"
2. Full information on Collection and Recycling Services can be viewed
3. Full information on fees associated with not following the regulations can be viewed
4. Full information on Preparation of Materials for Collection can be viewed
5. Full information on Restrictions on Collection Services can be viewed 
6. Full information on Collection, Storage Locations, and Scheduling can be viewed
7. Full information on Parking Restrictions Near Waste Roll Carts can be viewed
8. Full information on Waste Disposal Sites, Waste Transfer Stations & Recycling Station can be viewed

The full Bylaw #762-10 can be viewed HERE.

FAQs

A full list of current frequently asked questions can be found HERE. FAQs are updated as they become available so make sure you stay up-to-date by checking that page out anytime you have a question. If you have a concern or a question to ask, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at waste@beaumont.ab.ca or call 780-929-4306.