First opened in 1997, the Take It Or Leave It has been the flagship reuse centre for Edson and the surrounding area for nearly 25 years. The Take It Or Leave It has played an integral role in waste diversion in Edson over the years; in fact, each year this facility take in over 120... Continue Reading →
Community Garden Origins
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 →
New Plastics Recycling
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.
Electronics Pilot Launch!
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 →
Edson and District Recycling Society 