Suzanne Oel – Division 4
Greetings! Sharing my News Update…
Waste Management: This article is about waste management solutions which can be accessed by Foothills County residents, with a focus on organics disposal. I am not suggesting one option over another, just sharing what is available in our area.
Food and Yard Waste: This type of waste is referred to as “organics”, which can be composted or disposed of in a number of ways. At-home, in-yard methods are commonly used; however, outdoor composting of food waste can also be an attractant for wildlife. Therefore, some residents prefer to dispose of food waste organics away from the home and yard. Our local and regional waste transfer stations accept various types of waste streams. Curbside pick-up is also available from local companies as a paid-service.
At-home Organics Disposal Options: Many composting methods, units, bins, and tumblers are available. One option: https://bokashiliving.com/ All food waste can go into the bokashi composter, in-home/garage. They state that if you eat it, it can go in the bin, and will produce a compost material for your garden. Search “composters” and “food recyclers” online for more options.
Foothills Regional Landfill and Resources Recovery Centre: In addition to many other waste services and recycling options, branches (fees apply), leaves, and grass clipping are accepted at the Foothills Regional LRRC, located mid-way in Foothills County. Check on “fees” or “free”: https://foothillslrrc.com/rates/
Okotoks Eco Centre: is a self-sorting, drop-off facility where residents can take a long list of items to be recycled, including yard waste, organics, and more. This facility operates a compost depot for residents to drop-off organic waste. Foothills County cost-shares with Okotoks to provide this option for Foothills County residents. Store up food waste organics in smaller compostable bags and deposit the bags through a lid on top of the big green bin located in front of the Eco Centre building, when the facility/parking lot are open, Tuesday to Saturday, 9-5. Details: www.okotoks.ca/your-services/residential-services/waste-services/eco-centre
Prevent Material Contamination: To effectively divert waste away from the landfill, it is important that com-postable materials are not contaminated with plastic, and that recyclable materials are not contaminated with food, etc. A colour-coded system provided in many communities includes black (waste), blue (recyclables) and green (organics) totes/ carts. For information on what is generally acceptable for all waste stream sorting, visit: https://www.calgary.ca/waste/residential.html
T&T Disposal Services: provides weekly rural garbage, recycling, and organics collection to Foothills County residents, using a tote/cart system. Waste collection costs as of this date (+ GST): $187.25/3months for weekly garbage (black tote, 1-3 bags), $125.42/3m for weekly recycling (blue tote, 1-3 bags), $58.50/3m for every-2nd-week organics pick-up (green tote, food waste in compostable bags, loose grass clippings). Materials to be bagged. Maximum weight per bag in all bins = 25 pounds. Customers can choose from the three waste stream services. Contact T&T directly regarding all their services: https://tandtdisposals.ca/
Wilco Disposal: provides weekly rural garbage, recycling, and organics collection to Foothills County residents, using a tote system or your preferred storage option. Waste collection costs as of this date (includes GST): $52/month for one material stream weekly, $80.85/m for two material streams weekly, $109.70/m for 3 material streams weekly. Materials to be bagged. Maximum load size per weekly pickup: Garbage = 65 Gallons, Recy-cling = 95 Gallons, Organics/Compost = 13 Gallons (use compostable bags or loose). Customers can choose from the three waste stream services. Contact Wilco directly regarding all their services: www.wilcodisposal.ca/weekly-rural-garbage-collection-Foothills-County.php
Priddis Transfer Station: Garbage disposal and recycling services are available at the Priddis Transfer Station. Garbage bags, for disposal at this site, can be purchased for $2 each at the Priddis Transfer Station (a 75% subsidized service for Foothills County residents), located off Priddis Greens Drive, close to Highway 22. “Range Recycling” bags (5 bags for $18.75 + GST) can be purchased online and picked up at this site: www.rangerecycling.ca/ Priddis Transfer Station is open Tuesday and Saturday, 10-4: https://foothillslrrc.com/hours/
Black Diamond Transfer Station: In addition to garbage disposal, yard waste (including branches, grass clippings, leaves…) is accepted seasonally, no fees, at this location. For details: https://foothillslrrc.com/hours/
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With Best Regards,
Suzanne
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