
FIRE BANS / RESTRICTIONS
THERE IS NO FIRE BAN OR ADVISORY IN EFFECT IN THE VILLAGE OF ACME
This applies within the Village of Acme Limits only.
For Kneehill County, please visit their website at www.kneehillcounty.com/
Acme Transfer Site
Metal / Rubble Bins will be available for residents to use from August 31 to September 19th.
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday - 9:00am to 5:00pm
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
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Bagged Garbage
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Tree Branches
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Bulk Oil/Oil Filters
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
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Un-bagged Items
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Concrete/Building Materials
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Ashes from Burning Barrels
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Insulation
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Shingles
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Toxic Chemicals
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Pesticides/Herbicides & Containers
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Number 1 & 2 Plastics
NEWSPRINT:
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Newspapers
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Flyers
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Manuals
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Magazines
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Catalogues
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NO Wrapping Paper
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NO Bond Paper
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NO Envelopes/Bills
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NO Shredded Paper
CARDBOARD:
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Clean & Dry Corrugated Boxes
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MUST be flattened!
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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
Types of Items Accepted in the Compost Pile
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bones
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seeds
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paper towels
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tissues
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food
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paper plates
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greasy paper
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coffee grounds
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tea bags
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garden waste
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grass clippings
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soil
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hay / straw
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dog waste
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compostable bags only
FRIENDLY REMINDERS for TRANSFER SITE:
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Please DO NOT leave garbage outside of the gate when the transfer site is closed.
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Please separate cardboard and newspaper before recycling.
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Speed limit is 15 km/hr at the Transfer Site.
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Children 15 years and under MUST stay in the vehicle.
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Please be courteous and patient.
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All items must be bagged prior to discarding in the transfer bins.
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Only oil container plastics can be recycled in Acme.