
FIRE BANS / RESTRICTIONS
FIRE 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
Transfer Site Phone Number: 403-510-7383
(Please Note: This phone is only answered during open hours.)
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.
SPRING METAL AND RUBBLE BINS: April 26 to May 31, 2025
METAL BINS
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
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BBQs,
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Bikes,
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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.
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
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Appliances (dishwasher, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, freezer, microwave, etc.)
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Construction Material (lumber, drywall, concrete, shingles, etc.)
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Electronics (tv, computer, speakers, etc.)
RUBBLE BINS
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
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Household cleanup
Examples
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area rugs,
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mattresses,
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furniture,
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couches/chairs,
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plastics, etc.
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
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Appliances (dishwasher, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, freezer, microwave, etc.)
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Construction Material (lumber, drywall, concrete, shingles, etc.)
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Electronics (tv, computer, speakers, etc.)
NO SCAVENGING PERMITTED
The attendant has the authority to inspect and refuse any material

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

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.
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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.