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Acme Transfer Site

Transfer Site Phone Number: 403-510-7383

(Please Note: This phone is only answered during open hours.)

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Acme Transfer Site will be closed on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. 
Happy Canada Day!

Regular Hours of Operation:

Tuesday - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Thursday - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Saturday - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Closed on Statutory Holidays.

2025 Holiday Closures / Partial Days:

Tuesday, July 1: Canada Day - CLOSED

Tuesday, September 30: Day of Truth and Reconciliation - CLOSED

Tuesday, November 11: Remembrance Day - CLOSED

Thursday, December 25: Christmas Day - CLOSED

Thursday, January 1, 2026: New Years Day - CLOSED

Metal & Rubble Bins are scheduled to be at the Transfer Site for the Month of May and 2 weeks in September. 

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SPRING METAL AND RUBBLE BINS: April 26 to May 31, 2025

METAL BINS

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:

  • BBQs,

  • Bikes,

  • Bed frames, etc.

Please remove any fabrics and/or plastics off metal. Place metal in the metal bin. Place fabrics and plastics in rubble bin.​​

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UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS:

  • Appliances (dishwasher, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, freezer, microwave, etc.)

  • Construction Material (lumber, drywall, concrete, shingles, etc.)

  • Electronics (tv, computer, speakers, etc.)

RUBBLE BINS

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:

  • Household cleanup

Examples

  • area rugs, 

  • mattresses,

  • furniture, 

  • couches/chairs,

  • plastics, etc.

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UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS:

  • Appliances (dishwasher, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, freezer, microwave, etc.)

  • Construction Material (lumber, drywall, concrete, shingles, etc.)

  • Electronics (tv, computer, speakers, etc.)

NO SCAVENGING PERMITTED

The attendant has the authority to inspect and refuse any material

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ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:

  • Bagged Garbage

  • Tree Branches

  • Bulk Oil/Oil Filters

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UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS:

  • Un-bagged Items

  • Concrete/Building Materials

  • Ashes from Burning Barrels

  • Insulation

  • Shingles

  • Toxic Chemicals

  • Pesticides/Herbicides & Containers

  • Number 1 & 2 Plastics

NEWSPRINT:

  • Newspapers

  • Flyers

  • Manuals

  • Magazines

  • Catalogues

  • NO Wrapping Paper

  • NO Bond Paper

  • NO Envelopes/Bills

  • NO Shredded Paper

CARDBOARD:

  • Clean & Dry Corrugated Boxes

  • MUST be flattened!

  • NO boxes that have food particles can be put in bins (pizza/donut boxes, etc)

The attendant has the authority to inspect and refuse any material

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FREE WOOD CHIPS

There are wood chips available for residents at the Transfer Site. All residents are welcome to go to the Transfer Site during regular hours and take what they need.

 

Garden Tip: Wood chips are a great winter fill for perennial flower beds. Wood chips can help the flowers winter better. 

FREE COMPOST

The compost at the Transfer Site now has some available for residents. If you need some compost, please go to the transfer site during regular hours and take what you need. 

FRIENDLY REMINDERS for TRANSFER SITE:

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  • Please DO NOT  leave garbage outside of the gate when the transfer site is closed. 

  • Please separate cardboard and newspaper before recycling.

  • Speed limit is 15 km/hr at the Transfer Site.

  • Children 15 years and under MUST stay in the vehicle.

  • Please be courteous and patient.

  • All items must be bagged prior to discarding in the transfer bins. 

  • Only oil container plastics can be recycled in Acme. 

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