Roseridge Waste Management | Acceptable Waste

Types of Household waste

The following three categories define the different types of typical household waste. Please help maintain a safe environment and follow proper waste disposal methods for the different types of waste. This information applies to both the landfill site and scheduled collection in your neighborhood.

Recycle

The following items are accepted as recyclables at the landfill and Redwater Transfer Station with some restrictions.

Flattened corrugated cardboard boxes
Mixed Paper i.e Flattened cereal and food boxes, shoe boxes (remove and discard liner)
Clean Plastic Recycling
TV's, Phones, Computers, and Printers
Small household appliances and Microwaves
Household batteries.
Paint
Motor oil and filters
Automotive tires
Scrap metal (i.e. BBQ, lawnmowers(liquids drained), car parts, bikes, washing machines, hot water tanks, dishwashers(metal tub),
Propane tanks up to 30 lbs
Fluorescent light bulbs
Passenger Tires

Landfill Only

Car batteries
Concrete and asphalt (call for more info)
agriculture chemical containers
Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers $20.00 fee for Freon removal

Garbage

The following items are accepted at the landfill and Redwater Transfer Station with some restrictions

Styrofoam (egg cartons, packaging)
Unrinsed food containers
Diapers
Clothes
Garden hoses
Pet food bags
Glass (dishes, mirrors, windows)
Cat litter

Landfill Only

Mattresses
Lumber
Shingles
Insulation and drywall
Furniture (sofas, cupboards, tables)
Sod
cold ashes 7-14 days weather dependent

Eco Station

The following types of items are not permitted in the landfill and must be taken to an Eco Station or Household Hazardous Waste Roundup for proper disposal.

Cleaners (bleach, oven cleaners, rust removers)
Automotive liquids (antifreeze, gas, diesel, windshield washer fluid)
Herbicides and pesticides
Fire extinguishers
Syringes
Solvents and turpentine
Sealed drums
RV fridges
PCB ballasts
Oil rags
Propane tanks greater than 30 pounds

For more information about Eco Stations, hours of operations, and locations, please visit this link.

For more information about Hazardous Waste, please visit this link.