We unload seniors' sorted recycling from the vehicles on the first Wednesday of every month.
Why should I sort my recycling?
Drink cups (low grade paper) and clamshell containers (hard plastic) are difficult to manage in single-stream recycling systems, but since Edson residents sort their own recycling, we continue to accept these items.
Where does my recycling go after the Edson Recycle Depot?
Starting May 1st, 2018, organic waste will be collected from the curbsides of single-family dwellings in Edson. The upgrade responds to an audit of Edson’s residential waste which found that food waste is the most prevalent divertible waste that reaches the landfill. Residents of single-family dwellings will receive one bin for compost-bound organic waste and... Continue Reading →
How is curbside recycling different from recycle depot drop-off?
Curbside recycling, an ostensibly progressive service, has been proposed for single-family dwellings in Edson. Below are highlights of our research that you may find useful in consideration of this important issue. Edson residents, on average, produce only 149 kg of waste per year— in comparison, the Albertan average is 289 kg per capita Individuals typically... Continue Reading →
Edson and District Recycling Society 