| collection schedule | Waste materials and organic materials: bi-weekly (once every two weeks) on alternating weeks; organic materials weekly mid-May to mid-October in urban service area and hamlets; commingled recyclables weekly | "collection of waste materials and organic materials shall be bi-weekly" |
| sorting required | True | "Organic materials must be deposited in the organic materials collection cart" |
| container or bag limit | One waste materials cart (120L or 240L) and one organic materials cart (120L or 240L) per premises; additional carts available; no limit on commingled recyclables per collection day | "a waste materials collection cart having one of the following approximate capacities" |
| accepted or banned | Accepted: organic materials, commingled recyclables, yard waste, large items, Christmas trees. Banned: hazardous/explosive materials, ICI waste, radioactive materials, sharps, animal carcasses. | "highly combustible or explosive materials including" |
| fee | Rates set in Fees and Charges Bylaw (Bylaw 51-2022); charged via monthly utility bill (urban) or monthly/quarterly (rural); connection fee applies on subscription | "shall be set out from time to time in the Fees and Charges Bylaw" |
scout note
Governs solid waste collection, recycling, and disposal services in Strathcona County (consolidated 2023).