Waste Collection

The curbside cart collection program is an important step in implementing waste reduction strategies in Drayton Valley. As of January 1st 2017 the Town of Drayton Valley selected a new provider for curbside collection in our community. The new collection company is CAN PAK Environmental Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cart Placement

Waste Collection Schedule

Recycling

Waste Collection Map

Why wasn’t my cart picked up on collection day?

As per the Town of Drayton Valley’s Waste Management Bylaw

2009-01-E

Section 5, subsection 5.1: Restrictions on Collection Service, Tote cart collection service will not be provided if:

• the container is not a proper container supplied by the Town
• Lids on the cart are not closed and material is overflowing
• there is loose material not placed in the cart, or materials are placed beside or in front of the cart
• the cart is obstructed or improperly placed
• the cart contains restricted or prohibited materials

Tips to ensure that your waste is collected

Here are some tips to ensure that your waste is collected as per the Town of Drayton Valley’s Waste Management Bylaw

2009-01-E


Section 3: Preparation of Waste Matter for Collection

• All Waste Materials will be deposited in the Container designated and supplied by the Town for Waste Materials but limited to the capacity of the Container with the lid closed.

Section 4 Collection, Location, Storage and Scheduling

• The collection location of the cart shall be the front street and curbside where lane access is not available
• Place the cart at the front of the premises immediately adjacent to the curb and/or sidewalk, but not to exceed 1.50 meters from the property line
• Where lane pickup is available, the cart shall be located at the rear of the property within 1.50 meters from the property line
• Carts must be a least 1.0 meter from everything around it
• Place in back lane or at front curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day
• Place your cart so that there is at least 1 metre (3 ft) of space between your carts and other objects (e.g. parked cars, power poles, utility boxes)
• Leave 3 meters (10 ft) of space above the carts.  If carts are placed underneath a tree or power line they cannot be collected safely
• Place your cart so the arrow on the lid points toward the street/alley
• Please remove your carts from the roadway by 9:00 pm on collection day
• Ensure the lid on the waste cart is fully closed.

Replacement Cart

As per the Town of Drayton Valley’s Waste Management Bylaw

2009-01-E

Section 4, subsection 4.6:
Householders may obtain either a replacement tote with a larger capacity, or one more additional tote, and the householder shall be obligated to pay an additional service fee to the contractor directly.

Section 4, subsection 4.7:
The householder shall maintain all totes supplied by the Town in a clean and sanitary condition at all times, and shall notify the Town Engineer or his designate of any lost, stolen or damaged totes and obtain a replacement and shall be obligated to pay for the replacement.

The cost to replace a tote is $90.00+GST

If you believe that your tote has been stolen, please call the RCMP to report the theft.  The police report can be presented to Public Works who will work with the contractor to have a new tote delivered.

If your waste was not collected and you believe you followed correct procedures, call Can Pak Environmental Inc. at 780-515-8999.

For information on Aspen Waste Management’s (Landfill) hours of operation and location, click
here