enabling respect, pride, and responsibility for West Yellowhead's natural environment
Have you ever wondered how the Community Garden came to be? On November 5th, 2013, members of the community met with Ron Berezan, a landscape architect focused on edible landscaping. After this, the Edson and District Recycling Society (EDRS) partnered with the Town of Edson and the greater community, to spearhead the effort to create... Continue Reading →
Be sure to read up on the new sorting protocols for plastics at the recycling depot. Below, we have a list of plastics that fall under our two updated sorting categories as well as a collection of frequently asked questions. This info can also be found here.
The new electronics recycling pilot program is here! We are happy to announce the official start of the expanded electronics recycling pilot program here in Edson, Hinton and Yellowhead County; kicking off during our Toxic Round Up. The Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) says: “The pilot project will help reduce municipal landfill waste, support environmental... Continue Reading →
Recycle your electronics and small household appliances! An updated electronics recycling pilot program is coming this fall with an expanded list of accepted items. The Edson and District Recycling Society expects the two-year pilot program, set out by the Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA), to begin in September and are therefor encouraging residents to bring... Continue Reading →
List of items accepted at the Edson Recycle Depot.
You can. Here's how.
What's the best way to get organic waste from kitchen to curb?
Schedule a tour, seminar, gamified classroom activity, garden work bee, and more.
Request an audit of your school or workplace waste management practices.
Recycle pesticide containers, silage wrap, twine, and greenhouse film
Make your event zero-waste
(solar demos, birdhouse building, or pedal generators)
Where is the community garden?
Can I join? Can I book a tour?
Map of the Edson Recycle Depot and other waste transfer stations in Yellowhead County
We unload seniors' sorted recycling from the vehicles on the first Wednesday of every month.
