Commercial garbage pick up is done on Wednesday of each week by Empringham Disposal. Businesses can choose a 4 yard, 6 yard or 8 yard bin.
Residential garbage pick-up is done on Tuesdays by Empringham Disposal, and recycling pick-up is done on Tuesdays as well. If you have any concerns regarding garbage pick-up, please contact the Town Office at 403-746-2171.
Hours of Operation
The waste transfer site is open on Tuesdays/Wednesdays from 9:00 A.M. to 4:45 P.M and Saturdays 8:00 A.M. to 11:45 A.M.
Spruceview 403-782-2828
Eckville 403-746-5740
Bentley 403-748-3961
Blackfalds 403-885-5200
Prentiss 403-782-5300
Alix/Mirror 403-788-2365
All sites are closed on the following statutory holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Remembrance Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Boxing Day.
For more information please contact Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission
Here are some guidelines for disposing of the following types of waste:
White Goods – refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers stoves, etc. are to be taken to the Waste Transfer Station. You must first pay a fee at the Town Office, and only upon proof of payment will you be able to drop your white goods off at the Eckville Transfer Station.
Refrigerators: $40.00
Stoves: $10.00
Freezers: $40.00
Dishwashers: $10.00
Washers: $10.00
Dryers: $10.00
Dry Rubble -
All dry rubble is to be taken to the transfer site. This includes furniture, mattresses, and microwaves and electronics.
Grass and Small Branches -
The Town has purchased two bins to dispose of grass clippings as well as other yard waste. The bins are located @ the north end on 52 Street and by the Eckville Library. Please NO large branches - these should be taken to the Transfer Site.
Paint –
Paint and paint containers, including aerosol paint cans, are accepted at the Prentiss Waste Transfer Site 403 782-8970
