The MD coordinates and delivers a spectrum of services to area producers in adherence to legislated requirements of the Agricultural Service Board, Weed Control, Soil Conservation, Agricultural Pests, and Livestock Diseases acts.
This team empowers local producers with programming, information, and stewardship via the Agriculture Service Board. Consult this department for recommendations on regional weed, pest and insect control.
The MD currently operates three regional transfer stations located in Marten Beach, Smith and Flatbush.
The MD's three transfer station sites and one landfill facility provide a means for residents to recycle or dispose of household solid waste.
In addition to operating the regional transfer stations, this department also:
Use the map below to locate these facilities, or click the icons below to review the MD's waste management policies and procedures. Site schedules may vary during major holidays or COVID-19 safety measures, so please call ahead for the most current hours and closures.
| Scale House | 780.369.2590 |
| Toll-Free | 1.866.849.4888 |
| Fax | 780.369.2599 |
Guidelines on how to separate different types of waste, and what items are llowed into the regional landfills.
Recommendations to divert waste away from the landfill, either for recycling as with metal and electronics, or for use on-site.
View and download all current forms, bylaws and policies related to proper disposal of waste in the Lesser Slave River region.
Guidelines on how to separate different types of waste, and what items are llowed into the regional landfills.
Recommendations to divert waste away from the landfill, either for recycling as with metal and electronics, or for use on-site.
View and download all current forms, bylaws and policies related to proper disposal of waste in the Lesser Slave River region.
13km West of Slave Lake and South of Highway 2
The Lesser Slave Regional Landfill is under the guidance of the Lesser Slave Lake Regional Waste Management Services Commission, which is comprised of three Council members from the Municipal District and three from the Town of Slave Lake. It operates under Approval from Alberta Environment and provincial legislation.
| Tuesday to Friday | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm | |
| Saturday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Please arrive 15-30 minutes prior to closing, depending on load size, to allow time for sorting and unloading. All Commercial loads are expected to be off site at least one hour before closing to allow for time to push and cover the loads. All loads must be covered or secured. Operators reserve the right to refuse any load.
56km North West on Hwy 2 from Athabasca
The Athabasca Regional Waste Management Services Commission was established by a Provincial Government order in council in 1999. The Waste Commission is a Corporation under the Municipal Government Act Section 15.1.
| Tuesday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | |
| Thursday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | |
| Thursday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
The MD operates three transfer stations in the municipality. These facilities are intended to provide a means for residents to recycle or dispose of household solid waste. Site schedules may vary during major holidays or COVID-19 health measures, so please call ahead for hours and closures.
NW36-65-2-W5, 38 Athabina Road (south of Flatbush)
| Tuesday | 9:30 am - 5:30 pm | |
| Saturday | 9:30 am - 5:30 pm |
Accepts Electronics for recycling
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Accepts Paint and Paint Containers for recycling
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Accepts Tires for recycling
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Please note that you must show up at least 15-30 minutes before posted closing time, 30 minutes for a large load. Commercial loads must be off-site one hour before closing.
NE30-75-6-W5, 87 Northshore Drive, Marten Beach AB
| Wednesday | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | |
| Sunday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Accepts Electronics for recycling
Click Here for details on which products are eligible.
Accepts Paint and Paint Containers for recycling
Click Here for details on which products are eligible.
Accepts Tires for recycling
Click Here for details on which products are eligible.
Please note that you must show up at least 15-30 minutes before posted closing time, 30 minutes for a large load. Commercial loads must be off-site one hour before closing.
SE23-71-1-W5, 1221 - 9 Street, Smith AB
| Wednesday | 9:30 am - 5:30 pm | |
| Saturday | 9:30 am - 5:30 pm | |
| Sunday | 9:30 am - 5:30 pm |
Accepts Electronics for recycling
Click Here for details on which products are eligible.
Accepts Paint and Paint Containers for recycling
Click Here for details on which products are eligible.
Accepts Tires for recycling
Click Here for details on which products are eligible.
Please note that you must show up at least 15-30 minutes before posted closing time, 30 minutes for a large load. Commercial loads must be off-site one hour before closing.
Food scraps like apple cores, eggshells or expired leftovers belong in your garbage can, not the recycling bin. When you mistakenly toss food scraps into recycling, food residue and particles get soaked up by paper and can ruin large batches of otherwise good recyclables.
You have to empty and rinse before you recycle. When you don’t, the residue from items like jars and take-out containers gets soaked up by paper and can ruin large batches of otherwise good recyclables.Please empty and rinse food containers before tossing them into your recyclables.
Old clothes, shoes, blankets and curtains don’t belong in recycling. They can get caught in sorting machines, damage equipment and cause workplace injuries at the recycling facility. Instead, donate items that are in good condition to not-for-profit facilities in your community. If your items can’t be donated, put them in the garbage.
Disposable paper coffee cups are lined with plastic or wax and, unfortunately, can’t be recycled at this time. So, please place coffee cups in the garbage, not your recycling. However, black plastic coffee lids (and black plastic of any kind) can be recycled and should go into the recycling bin.
