M.D. Campgrounds Open May 12

marshmallows — camping season is right around the campgrounds will be open by May 12. Some have an extended season. See below for details. information. Book online at letscamp.ca. sites) power) and 30-amp power)* campsite availabilities throughout the camping

Clean compost collected in the M.D. of Bonnyville is delivered to the Ardmore Landfill where it is stockpiled, turned once or twice per year, and then left for nature to do its work. This is what is known as a passive composting process. It is very different from an anaerobic digestion model, which is used by the City of Edmonton.

An anaerobic digestion compost program can accept all types of organics for composting because the material is heated, aerated, watered, and turned on a regular basis to promote the active composting process.

With the M.D.’s passive composting process, it is imperative that we only collect items like grass clippings, leaves, and paper bags, as these materials easily compost and will eventually be used for landfill reclamation.

Unfortunately, we do not encourage the disposal of food scraps and tree branches in our compost bins. Food scraps attract wildlife such as birds, skunks, and coyotes while tree branches simply take many years to decay.

When tree branches and other items such as construction and demolition waste or household waste are disposed of in compost bins, these bins are sent to the landfill for disposal. As a result, the M.D. incurs increased expenses from waste hauling and disposal fees.

If you are caught disposing of unacceptable waste material into one of the compost bins you may incur a non-compliance penalty of up to $2,000.

If you see someone abusing the compost bins or dumping unacceptable material at any of our sites, please call the Public Safety Department at 780-812-3332.