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Recycling & Waste Mgmt
Christmas Tree Disposal Available for Curbside Recycle and Waste Collection Customers
Just like last year, residents who receive curbside recycle and waste pickup services and are billed through an Aquatera utility bill, will be able to dispose of their Christmas Trees until January 14, 2023. It’s simple: place your tree(s) one metre from your waste cart on your regular collection day.
Prior to Christmas Tree collection: • Only include live trees, not artificial trees (pre-lit artificial trees can be recycled in the e-waste program) • Ensure all decorations, tinsel and lights are removed • Cut your tree down to lengths of four feet or less to fit in collection trucks • Place out no more than two trees per household County residents without curbside waste and recycle collection services, or with artificial trees to dispose of, can bring their trees to the Clairmont Centre for Recycling and Waste Management free-of-charge by showing their Clairmont Centre Waste Card. Don’t have a Waste Card? Find out how to get one at www.countygp.ab.ca/wastecard.
Please note that the County landfill/transfer station holiday hours between December 24, 2022 and January 1, 2023 are as follows:
CLAIRMONT CENTRE FOR RECYCLING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
OPEN: December 27 - 30 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CLOSING EARLY: December 24 & 31 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. CLOSED: December 25, 26 & January 1
DEMMITT TRANSFER STATION
CLOSED: December 25 & January 1
ELMWORTH TRANSFER STATION
CLOSED: December 25 & January 1 Note: Closing at 3 p.m. on December 24 & 31
TEEPEE CREEK TRANSFER STATION
CLOSED: December 25 & January 1 Note: Closing at 3 p.m. on December 24 & 31
Regular hours of operation will resume January 2, 2023.
WEST GRANDE PRAIRIE REGIONAL LANDFILL
OPEN: December 27 - 30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CLOSING EARLY: December 24 & 31 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. CLOSED: December 25, 26 & January 1, 2
Regular hours of operation will resume January 3, 2023.
CLAIRMONT CENTRE FOR RECYCLING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
WEST GRANDE PRAIRIE REGIONAL LANDFILL
Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
DEMMITT TRANSFER STATION
Tuesday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
ELMWORTH TRANSFER STATION
Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
TEEPEE CREEK TRANSFER STATION
Tuesday and Thursday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Visit www.countygp.ab.ca/recyclingprograms to learn more about the County’s recycling and waste management facilities and various recycling programs. For landfill and transfer station information, please call our Landfill Information Line at 780-513-3967.
How to Discard Used Batteries
Batteries are a prime example of something that should always be properly recycled – not discarded with household waste.
Most batteries contain harmful heavy metals like lead, mercury, copper, zinc, and lithium, to name a few. These elements are extremely hazardous to the environment and human health and can contaminate the ground and water sources if thrown into the landfill.
Lithium batteries are especially hazardous. They are used to power cell phones, laptops, and power tools, and are extremely unstable. They can ignite if they are punctured or crushed causing a fire not only in the landfill or transfer station, but also in the collection truck that hauls it for disposal.
In the event of a fire at a waste facility, the root cause is often items that don’t belong in the landfill – like batteries – leading to spontaneous combustion.
The best defense against the hazards of batteries is to ensure they are properly disposed of, avoiding potential fires and other risks.
Lithium batteries can catch fire when damaged.
WHAT IS THE PROPER WAY TO DISPOSE BATTERIES?
There are several options to dispose used batteries safely and properly: • Batteries of all sizes are collected in the recycling area at the Clairmont Centre for Recycling and Waste
Management • Some stores, such as Canadian Tire and Home Depot, will accept used batteries Thank you for keeping our environment, our waste facilities and staff safe by disposing of batteries properly.
Apply to the County’s Vendor Prequalification Program
Looking for an opportunity to work with us? The County of Grande Prairie relies on a variety of vendors to supply a wide range of products and services. To apply to be considered for our list of prequalified vendors, complete our Contractor and Vendor Prequalification Package and find more information at www.countygp.ab.ca/bidding.
Unused Internet Tower? We’ll Take It!
Do you have an internet tower on your property that is not being used? Have you purchased property with an internet tower that you do not need? If you answered yes to either of these questions, please contact the County. We remove internet towers at no charge!
For more information and to schedule a removal, contact the Information Systems department at 780-532-9722 or email servicedesk@countygp.ab.ca.
