Toasters and Toaster Ovens
-  Donate it
Many local charities accept donations of useable household goods at various drop-off locations.

Some options are:

• Good As New- Sedgewick call (780) 384-3504 for information.
• Twice Nice - Killam call (780) 385-3977 for more information.       

- Throw it out
If you have residential quantities of unusable small appliances put them in your regular garbage.

Coffeemakers, kettles and blenders
- Donate it
Many local charities accept donations of useable household goods at various drop-off locations.

Some options are:

• Good As New- Sedgewick call (780) 384-3504 for information.
•  Twice Nice - Killam call (780) 385-3977 for more information.       

- Throw it out
If you have residential quantities of unusable small appliances put them in your regular garbage.

Refrigerators and Freezers
- Recycle it
Take empty refrigerators and freezers to any of the local transfer stations or the regional landfill for recycling. There will be a refrigerant removal fee (even if the refrigerant has been removed), as well as transfer station charges if taken to a transfer station.

Stoves
- Recycle it
Take stoves to any of  the local transfer stations or the regional landfill for recycling. Charges will apply at the transfer station.

Microwaves
- Donate it
Many local charities accept donations of useable household goods at various drop-off locations or offer a free pick-up service.

Some options are:

• Good As New- Sedgewick call (780) 384-3504 for information.
• Twice Nice - Killam call (780) 385-3977 for more information. 

- Recycle it
Microwave ovens can be taken to any of the local transfer stations or the regional landfill for recycling. Charges will apply at the transfer station.

Residential air conditioners
- Recycle it
Take empty air conditioning units to any of the local transfer stations or the regional landfill for recycling. There will be a refrigerant removal fee (even if the refrigerant has been removed), as well as transfer station charges if taken to a transfer station.

Household

Automotive
- Recycle it
Car batteries can be taken to any of the local transfer stations or the regional landfill for recycling free of charge.

Rechargeable
- Recycle it
Many locations (including the Regional Landfill) accept rechargeable batteries for recycling, free of charge. They are also accepted during the Household Hazardous Waste Roundup every fall.

Household (non-rechargeable)
- Throw it out
Non-rechargeable alkaline and household batteries can be thrown out with your regular residential garbage.
   

Cell phone
- Recycle it
Many businesses that sell cell phones now accept cell phones and cell phone batteries for recycling free of charge.  The Regional Landfill does accept your cell phone batteries but not the cell phone itself.

Laptop
- Recycle it
Old (end-of-life) televisions, computer monitors, CPUs (central processing units),
laptops, electronic notebooks, printers and some additional devices are accepted at all of the local Transfer Stations with Transfer Station fees applicable or the Regional Landfill for recycling free of charge.

Beverage Containers
- Recycle it
All ready-to-serve beverage containers, including milk containers, can be returned to a privately-operated bottle depot for a refund.

Tetra Paks
- Recycle it
All ready-to-serve beverage containers, including Tetra Paks, can be returned to a privately-operated bottle depot for a refund.

Milk Cartons and jugs
- Recycle it
All ready-to-serve beverage containers, including milk containers, can be returned to a privately-operated bottle depot for a refund.

Milk containers can also be recycled in blue recycle bins (marked plastics only) in all the towns and villages.

Cardboard boxes
Residential
- Recycle it
Cardboard can be recycled in blue Cardboard Only recycle bins in all the towns and villages. Please remove any plastic shrink wrap or covering from the cardboard (on drink flats, for example).

Pizza boxes
- Recycle it
Pizza boxes can be recycled in blue Cardboard Only recycle bins in all the towns and villages. Please ensure there is no food left in the boxes (a small amount of grease is ok).

Tissue boxes
- Recycle it
Tissue boxes can be recycled in blue Cardboard Only recycle bins in all the towns and villages.

Toilet paper rolls and paper towel rolls
- Recycle it
Toilet paper rolls and paper towel rolls can be recycled in blue Cardboard Only recycle bins in all the towns and villages.

Cereal boxes
- Recycle it
Cereal boxes can be recycled in blue Cardboard Only recycle bins in all the towns and villages.

Commercial
- Recycle it
Blue Cardboard Only recycle bins can be rented at a reduced rate for those businesses wanting to recycle their cardboard.

Real
- Recycle it
Real Christmas trees are collected door-to-door by your local public works department so check with your town or village for scheduled days for pickup.  They can also be deposited in the burn pits at your local Transfer Station or the Regional Landfill.

Remove all decorations, tinsel, plastic and string before placing your tree out for collection.

Artificial
- Throw it out
You can break down artificial trees, package the pieces in a box, and throw it out with your regular garbage.

- Donate it
Many local charities accept donations of useable clothing and shoes at various drop-off locations.

Some options are:

• Good As New- Sedgewick call (780) 384-3504 for information.
• Twice Nice - Killam call (780) 385-3977 for more information.

ASBESTOS
Residential and Commercial
- Dispose of it safely
Asbestos must be specially packaged before it can be disposed. A disposal
appointment are required. Charges will apply.

Commercial
- Recycle it
Businesses with electronic waste for disposal are accepted at the Regional Landfill.  Landfill fees will apply.

Cell Phones
- Donate it
Cell phones that are in working order can be donated to some charities.

- Recycle it
Many businesses now accept cell phones for recycling free of charge.

Computers and computer accessories
- Donate it
Computers and computer accessories that are in working order can be donated to local charities at various drop-off locations.

Some options are:

• Good As New- Sedgewick call (780) 384-3504 for information.
• Twice Nice - Killam call (780) 385-3977 for more information. 

- Recycle it
Residential electronics recycling. Old (end-of-life) televisions, computer monitors, CPUs (central processing units), laptops, electronic notebooks, printers and some additional devices are accepted at any of the local Transfer Stations or to the Regional Landfill.  Transfer station and landfill charges will apply.

TVs
- Donate it
TVs that are in working order can be donated to local charities at various drop-off locations.

Some options are:

• Good As New- Sedgewick call (780) 384-3504 for information.
• Twice Nice - Killam call (780) 385-3977 for more information.       

- Recycle it
Old (end-of-life) televisions are accepted at any of the local Transfer Stations or to the Regional Landfill.  Transfer station and landfill charges will apply.

Radios and stereos
- Donate it
Radios and stereos that are in working order can be donated to local charities at various drop-off locations.

Some options are:

• Good As New- Sedgewick call (780) 384-3504 for information.
• Twice Nice - Killam call (780) 385-3977 for more information. 

- Throw it out
There are currently no resources available to recycle radios and stereos. You can dispose of these items in your regular garbage.

CDs and DVDs
- Donate it
CDs and DVDs that are in good condition can be donated to local charities at various drop-off locations.

Some options are:

• Good As New- Sedgewick call (780) 384-3504 for information.
• Twice Nice - Killam call (780) 385-3977 for more information.       

- Throw it out
There are currently no resources available to recycle CDs, DVDs or cases. You can dispose of unwanted CDs, DVDs and their cases in your regular garbage.

VCR/DVD Players
- Donate it
VCRs and DVD players that are in working order can be donated to local charities at various drop-off locations.

Some options are:

• Good As New- Sedgewick call (780) 384-3504 for information.
• Twice Nice - Killam call (780) 385-3977 for more information.       

- Throw it out
VCRs and DVD players that no longer work can be thrown out in your regular household garbage.

Video tapes
- Donate it
Video tapes that are in working order can be donated to local charities at various drop-off locations.

Some options are:

• Good As New- Sedgewick call (780) 384-3504 for information.
• Twice Nice - Killam call (780) 385-3977 for more information.       

- Throw it out
Video tapes are not recyclable. You can dispose of them in your regular residential
garbage.

- Dispose of it safely
Contact the RCMP for safe disposal.

Fireworks
- Dispose of it safely
Contact the RCMP for safe disposal.

- Dispose of it safely
Fire extinguishers are accepted during the  Household Hazardous Waste Round Up and at your local Transfer Station or the Regional Landfill.

Commercial:

- Throw it out
Large quantities of food can be disposed of at the Regional Landfill site. Charges will apply.

Residential:
Food scraps
- Compost it
You can compost kitchen scraps such as fruit and vegetable peels, egg shells, tea bags, and coffee grounds and filters in a backyard or indoor composter. You should NOT compost meat, bones, grease, fat or fatty foods like cheese, salad dressing or leftover cooking oil as they may attract pests or contribute to odor problems.

Cooking oil
- Throw it out
Small residential quantities (approximately one litre or less) of cooking oil must be
packaged properly for disposal in your regular garbage. Solidify your oil by mixing it with an absorbent material such as paper towels, sawdust or kitty litter, then double-bag it.

Residential
Compressed Gas
- Dispose of it safely
Some retail locations such as grocery stores or gas stations will accept old compressed gas tanks for recycling and give you a credit towards the purchase of a new tank at their establishment.

Propane
- Dispose of it safely
Propane tanks are accepted at the local Transfer Stations and the Regional Landfill, charges will apply.

**Propane tanks are not accepted in regular household garbage or at community recycling depots.

- Dispose of it safely
You can take gasoline/diesel fuel (up to 20 Litres) to the Regional Landfill only. The fuel must be in a secure container.

- Dispose of it safely
Light bulbs, windows, plate glass, mirrors, porcelain, pyrex, glasses, dishware, ceramics and needles are not acceptable at the recycling depots. These items should be packaged properly for disposal in regular household garbage or at your local Transfer Station and the Regional Landfill.  Charges will apply.

Properly package glass shards by wrapping in paper and bagging them or by placing in sealed cardboard boxes. Label as “sharps” with a permanent marker and place in your household garbage.

Jars
-  Recycle it
Glass food jars and bottles can be recycled at the Alliance Transfer Station Only.  This service is administered by the Village of Alliance.

Bottles
- Recycle it
All ready-to-serve beverage containers can be returned to a privately-operated bottle depot for a refund. To find the nearest bottle depot, contact the Beverage Container Manager Board at 1-888-424-7671.

Non-refundable glass bottles can be recycled at the Alliance Transfer Station Only.  This service is administered by the Village of Alliance.

Ceramic & Porcelain
- Donate it
Useable household goods can be donated to various charities.

Some options are:

• Good As New- Sedgewick call (780) 384-3504 for information.
• Twice Nice - Killam call (780) 385-3977 for more information.       

- Dispose of it safely
Unusable ceramic and porcelain should be packaged properly for disposal in regular household garbage, the Regional Landfill or at your local Transfer Station. Charges will apply for disposal at your local Transfer Station.

Properly package ceramic and porcelain by wrapping in paper and bagging them or by placing in sealed cardboard boxes. Label as “sharps” with a permanent marker and place in your household garbage.

Tempered Glass
- Dispose of it safely
Tempered glass should be packaged properly for disposal in regular household garbage, the Regional Landfill or your local Transfer Station.  Charges will apply at the transfer station.

Properly package glass shards by wrapping in paper and bagging them or by placing in sealed cardboard boxes. Label as “sharps” with a permanent marker and place in your household garbage.

Windshield Glass
- Dispose of it safely
Windshield glass should be packaged properly for disposal in regular household garbage, the Regional Landfill or your local Transfer Station.  Charges will apply at the transfer station.

Properly package glass shards by wrapping in paper and bagging them or by placing in sealed cardboard boxes. Label as “sharps” with a permanent marker and place in your household garbage.

Mirrors
- Dispose of it safely
These items should be packaged properly for disposal in regular household garbage,  the Regional Landfill or your local Transfer Station.  Charges will apply at the transfer station.

Properly package mirrors and glass shards by wrapping in paper and bagging them or by placing in sealed cardboard boxes. Label as “sharps” with a permanent marker and place in your household garbage.

Window panes
- Dispose of it safely
Window panes should be packaged properly for disposal in regular household garbage, the Regional Landfill and your local Transfer Station. Charges will apply at the transfer station.

Properly package panes and glass shards by wrapping in paper and bagging them or by placing in sealed cardboard boxes. Label as “sharps” with a permanent marker and place in your household garbage.

Light bulbs
-Throw it out
Light bulbs (traditional household bulbs) can be packaged properly and left for regular residential garbage collection.

Properly package bulbs and glass shards by wrapping in paper and bagging them or by placing in sealed cardboard boxes. Label as “sharps” with a permanent marker, and place in your regular household garbage.

Light ballasts
- Throw it out
Light ballasts can be taken to the Regional Landfill. Charges will apply.

• You can take household chemicals to the annual Household Hazardous Waste Round Up.

Gardening
- Dispose of it safely
Gardening chemicals like fertilizer and pesticides must be disposed of safely so they do not create an environmental or safety hazard.

• You can take household chemicals to the annual Household Hazardous Waste Round Up.

Any other health care supplies with a hazard symbol should be treated as household hazardous waste. You can take them to the Annual Household Hazardous Waste Round Up.

Cookware
- Donate it
Many local charities accept donations of useable household goods at various drop-off locations.
 Some options are:

• Good As New- Sedgewick call (780) 384-3504 for information.
• Twice Nice - Killam call (780) 385-3977 for more information.       

- Throw it out
If you have residential quantities of unusable cookware, package the items in a closed cardboard box or a bag and place them in your regular garbage.

Furniture
- Donate it
Many local charities accept donations of useable household goods at various drop-off locations.

Some options are:

• Good As New- Sedgewick call (780) 384-3504 for information.
• Twice Nice - Killam call (780) 385-3977 for more information.       

- Throw it out
Large pieces of furniture will not be picked up by garbage collectors. Instead, you should take unusable furniture to one of   the local Transfer Stations or the Regional Landfill. Charges will apply.

   Smaller items can be placed in regular garbage. Be sure to wrap any breakable items such as glass, mirrors or ceramic in newspaper to prevent injuries to garbage collectors.

Carpets

Residential

- Recycle it
Some carpet manufacturers have programs where they take back their own products for recycling.

Commercial

- Recycle it
Some carpet manufacturers have programs where they take back their own products for recycling.

Residential

Medications/Drugs
- Dispose of it safely
Drugs/medications are not accepted at landfills. Many pharmacies accept unused
portions of drugs/medication for safe disposal. You should contact your local pharmacy in advance to ensure that they will accept drugs/medication.

Needles & Syringes
- Dispose of it safely
Properly package needles by putting them into a puncture-resistant, non-breakable,
sealed container (i.e. plastic bleach bottle) and labeling as “sharps” with a permanent marker.

Properly packaged needles can be placed in your regular household garbage.

Bio-medical waste
- Dispose of it safely
Refer to the Yellow Pages under "Waste disposal – industrial & hazardous" for private companies that will handle bio-medical waste. Charges may apply.

Mercury Thermometers
- Dispose of it safely
Package thermometers in a puncture resistant, non-breakable, sealed container like a  plastic bleach bottle. Label the container as "thermometer" or "mercury", with a permanent marker and take it to the Household Hazardous Waste Round Up.

                  

Automotive
Residential:
-  Dispose of it safely
Used oil is accepted at the Regional Landfill Only.  Some local service stations will also accept your used oil.

Newspaper and paper inserts
- Recycle it
Newspaper and paper inserts can be recycled at the Forestburg, Daysland, Killam, Sedgewick and Hardisty recycling areas only.

Catalogues and magazines
-  Recycle it
Catalogues and magazines can be recycled at the Forestburg, Daysland, Killam, Sedgewick and Hardisty recycling areas only.

Letters, greeting cards and envelopes
-  Recycle it
Letters, greeting cards and envelopes – including plastic envelope windows – can be recycled at the Forestburg, Daysland, Killam, Sedgewick and Hardisty recycling areas only.

Brochures and flyers
-  Recycle it
Brochures and flyers can be recycled at the Forestburg, Daysland, Killam, Sedgewick and Hardisty recycling areas only.

Gift wrap (glossy or matte)
- Recycle it
Glossy or matte gift wrap can be recycled at the Forestburg, Daysland, Killam, Sedgewick and Hardisty recycling areas only.

Gift wrap (foil)
- Throw it out
Foil gift wrap cannot be recycled. Dispose of it with your regular household garbage.

Paper bags
- Recycle it
Paper bags can be recycled at the Forestburg, Daysland, Killam, Sedgewick and Hardisty recycling areas only.

Shredded paper
- Recycle it
You can recycle shredded paper and other small bits of paper at the Forestburg, Daysland, Killam, Sedgewick and Hardisty recycling areas only.
 
Telephone books/catalogues
-  Recycle it
Telephone books can be recycled at the Forestburg, Daysland, Killam, Sedgewick and Hardisty recycling areas only.
Please remove any plastic covering and recycle separately.

Paperback books
-  Donate it
Consider donating old books to charity book sales. Used book stores may also be interested in purchasing your unwanted books.
- Recycle it
Paperback books can be recycled at the Forestburg, Daysland, Killam, Sedgewick and Hardisty recycling areas only.

Hardcover books
- Donate it
Consider donating old books to charity book sales. Used book stores may also be interested in purchasing your unwanted books.

- Recycle it
 Separate hard covers from the inside pages. The pages can be recycled at the Forestburg, Daysland, Killam, Sedgewick and Hardisty recycling areas only.

The covers must be thrown away in regular household garbage.

Coil-bound books
-  Recycle it
Separate the pages from the coil. The pages can be recycled at the Forestburg, Daysland, Killam, Sedgewick and Hardisty recycling areas only.

The coil (and hard book covers) must be thrown away in regular household garbage.

Napkins and paper towels
- Throw it out
You should throw out napkins and paper towels in your regular garbage.

Photographs
-  Throw it out
You should throw them out in your regular garbage.

Postcards
- Recycle it
Postcards can be recycled at the Forestburg, Daysland, Killam, Sedgewick and Hardisty recycling areas only.

Private Documents
Residential
- Recycle it
You can recycle shredded paper at the Forestburg, Daysland, Killam, Sedgewick and Hardisty recycling areas only.

Paper cups
-  Throw it out
You should dispose of paper cups in regular household garbage.

Paper plates
- Recycle it
CLEAN paper plates that are not plastic coated can be recycled at the Forestburg, Daysland, Killam, Sedgewick and Hardisty recycling areas only.

- Throw it out
Paper plates that are dirty or plastic coated must be thrown out in regular household garbage.

Residential:
-Throw it out
Pet waste must be properly packaged (securely double bagged) and placed out for
residential waste collection.
*You should not put pet waste in a backyard composter as the pile does not heat up enough to completely destroy harmful bacteria and it may cause odors.*

Containers
- Recycle it
Clean plastic containers (such as liquid detergent, fabric softener and shampoo bottles, plastic clamshell trays, and yogurt and margarine containers) labeled with the recycling symbol 1-7 can be recycled in blue bins at your community recycling area or at the Regional Landfill

- Recycle it
If you have ten or fewer tires without rims, you can recycle them at your local Transfer Station.  Charges will apply. 

- Recycle it
* Loads of ten tires or more are accepted at the Regional Landfill only and charges apply. Passenger tires on rims are accepted in quantities of two at time of drop off.
* For disposal of commercial quantities of tires call the Alberta Recycling Management Authority toll-free at 1-888-999-8762.

Toys
- Donate it
Many local charities accept donations of useable household goods.

• Good As New- Sedgewick call (780) 384-3504 for information.
• Twice Nice - Killam call (780) 385-3977 for more information.       

- Throw it out
If you have residential quantities of unusable toys, throw them out with your regular
garbage.

• Good As New- Sedgewick call (780) 384-3504 for information.
• Twice Nice - Killam call (780) 385-3977 for more information.       

Grass clippings
- Recycle it
You can help the environment and your lawn by mulching and leaving the clippings on the lawn to reduce waste and retain moisture.