MUNICIPALITIES & INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
Municipalities, First Nations and Métis Settlements as well as waste authorities and commissions—collectively referred to as municipalities—are the front line of the Recycling Programs. There are approximately 435 electronics, paint, tire, and used oil materials recycling depots (collection sites) in 160 municipalities, ensuring that wherever you live or do business in Alberta, there is a depot nearby.
BECOME A COLLECTION SITE:
Download the Collection Site Requirements document to find out what it means to be a registered collection site in the Electronics, Paint, Tire, and Used Oil Recycling Programs and the benefits this presents to your community.
Download the Collection Site Registration Form to register your sites in the Electronics, Paint, Tire, and Used Oil Recycling Programs.
Eligible Product Lists:
Find out what materials are accepted for recycling through the Electronics, Paint, Tire, and Used Oil Recycling Programs.
REquest Collection Funding:
The collection funding can be claimed when the eligible electronic or paint materials are shipped to a registered processor for recycling as per the Quarterly Electronics and Paint Collection Funding Payment Schedule.
For questions regarding registered collection sites please contact us at 1.888.999.8762 or collection.sites@albertarecycling.ca.
COLLECTION SITE AWARDS
Find out who won as the friendly competition to serve our province and community continues!
Municipal ROUNDUP GRANT PROGRAM:
Municipalities, Indigenous communities, regional waste authorities and commissions, and registered collection sites can apply for an event to collect old electronics, paint, used oil materials, scrap tires, and household hazardous waste.
Step One: Review the 2022-23 Municipal Roundup Grant Program Requirements.
Step Two: Submit the Municipal Roundup Application at least four weeks prior to your event.
Step Three: After your event, submit the following Funding Request Forms.
BEST PRACTICES WORKSHOP:
Alberta Recycling is pleased to offer this workshop to registered collection sites or municipalities interested in registering. The workshop provides in-depth information on the Collection Site Program to help you effectively manage Electronics, Paint, and Tire Collection Sites.
To arrange a workshop in your area please contact our Program Administrator (Collection Sites) at 1.888.999.8762 or via e-mail at info@albertarecycling.ca
Check out our new online Paint Recycling or HHW Learning Modules.
ADVERTISE YOUR COLLECTION SITE
Learn about funding opportunities to assist you in promoting your electronics, paint, and tire collection sites that are open year-round.
2022-23 Registered Collection Site Advertising Grant Application
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Municipal GRANT PROGRAM:
Funding to help purchase recycled tire products for community projects or to upgrade registered tire collection areas.
TIRE-DERIVED AGGREGATE (TDA):
Information on TDA for leachate collection in municipal landfills.
Collection Site NEWSLETTER:
Find out the latest news for Electronics, Paint, Tire, and Used Oil Collection Sites.
Promotional Materials:
Brochures and printed materials are available to help you keep your community informed.
INDUSTRY COUNCIL REPRESENTATION
Did you know that each recycling program has an Industry Council, which includes an individual representing municipal recycling interests in Alberta? The Councils were established to provide industry insight and recommendations to the Board of Directors on key aspects of each recycling program. Click here to learn more.
