Contacts and Resources

Recycling
To find recycling facilities in your area call Alberta's Recycle Information Line at 1-800-463-6326.

Used Oil
To find the nearest used oil depot go to www.usedoilrecycling.com or call 1-888-922-2298.

Hazardous Waste
For information on hazardous waste identification and proper disposal go online at www.gov.ab.ca/env/waste/aow.

Beverage Containers
For more information on beverage container recycling in Alberta visit www.bcmb.ab.ca or call 1-888-400-9588.

Tires
To find information on used tires visit Tire Recycling Alberta or call 1-888-999-8762.

Waste and Waste Management in Alberta
To learn more about Alberta Environment's commitment to waste reduction, visit www3.gov.ab.ca/env/waste/

Official Waste Reduction Week website
Waste Reduction Week is a national initiative. Visit the national Waste Reduction Week website for information on how you can get involved.

Recycling Council of Alberta
For additional information on Waste Reduction Week in Alberta, visit the Recycling Council of Alberta website. The Recycling Council of Alberta coordinates Waste Reduction Week activities across the province. Visit their website for a list of Waste Reduction Week events across the province and for information on their province wide contest for schools, the “Reduce your ‘Waste-Line' Challenge”.

EnviroVista
The EnviroVista program officially recognizes facilities that have a minimum five years of exemplary emissions performance, a comprehensive, third-party audited environmental management system, and five years without any prosecutions under Alberta's Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA).

Pollution Prevention Awards
Alberta Environment supports the annual Pollution Prevention Awards. Numerous Alberta companies and organizations have applied and won in the last number of years. To learn about past winners or how to apply, visit: www.c2p2online.com/CPPR/.

Communities Compost
Is your community considering offering compost collection as an option for homeowners? Jasper did just that in a pilot program. Learn details at http://jasper-alberta.com

Composting Council of Canada
The Composting Council of Canada is a national non-profit, member-driven organization with a charter to advocate and advance composting and compost usage.

Saving the World Begins at Home
http://www3.gov.ab.ca/env/waste/aow/factsheets/Other/SavingtheWorldBeginsatHome.pdf