Tired of waiting in line at the Landfill? Extended Hours!
Sept. 8 – Oct. 15, 2015 only
Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 6:30 pm
*Extended hours are for smaller residential loads, leaf and yard waste and recycling.
NOTICE: In order to maximize the life of the Foothills Regional Landfill, encourage recycling and reduce the amount of waste deposited at the landfill from outside Commission boundaries, tipping fees for solid waste were increased effective January 1, 2015.
Minimum charge $10.00 for 0 kg to 100 kg
*Go to the website to learn more about scale ticket booklets
Commercial and Self Haulers
- 2015 increase $85.00/tonne
- 2016 increase $104.00/tonne
Due to an increase in Construction and Demolition materials from outside Commission boundaries and the equipment and man power to handle materials the tipping fee was increased effective January 2, 2015:
Construction and Demolition
- $150.00/tonne
As of January 1, 2015 customers are required to sign a contract agreeing to our terms, anyone is found to be bringing in out of boundary waste will pay the tipping rate of $100.00/tonne for all future 2015 loads.
For a complete list of prices click here.
For more information please call 403-938-5224
Rate Increase is subject to approval by FRSC
The Foothills Regional Waste Management Facility otherwise known as “The Landfill” is run by the Foothills Regional Services Commission (FRSC). The FRSC is managed by a Commission consisting of the following member municipalities:
- Municipal District of Foothills No. 31
- Town of High River
- Town of Black Diamond
- Town of Turner Valley
- Town of Okotoks
- Town of Nanton
Foothills Regional Waste Management Facility Location
SE-32-19-29-W4M
Located on Highway 783 (16 Street E.), 5.5 Km south of Highway 7, 5 km north of Highway 543.
Phone: 403-938-5224
Hours of Operation
Regular Landfill hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday-Saturday.
Please arrive half an hour before closing time to give you enough time to empty your vehicle.
The landfill is CLOSED on Sunday and all Statutory Holidays.
Excessive rain may make access by 2-wheel drives difficult.
Large loads will not be accepted after 4:30 pm.
Help keep our ditches clean, please secure or tarp all loads!
Recycling
On-site Recycling: Scrap metal, appliances, batteries, tires, used oil, propane bottles, antifreeze, oil filters, cardboard, appliances, wood waste & greens pile (compost), household hazardous waste. Tonnage fees apply.
Pesticide containers – must be triple rinsed!
Transfer Stations
Priddis Transfer Station – Click here to view map
SE-29-22-3-W5M (264 St. W. & 178 Ave)
- Open Tuesday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Phone 403-931-3266
Black Diamond/Turner Valley Transfer Station – Click here to view map
SE-17-20-2-W5M (168St. W & 402 Ave) west of Black Diamond
- April 15 – Nov 15: Open Monday-Tuesday, Friday-Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Nov 16 – April 14: Open Friday-Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Transfer stations work on a $2.00 per bag basis. Bags for use at the transfer stations are available at Millarville General Store, Hi Ho in Turner Valley, Esso in Black Diamond and at the Priddis Transfer Station.
FSRS – Foothills Salvage and Recycling Society (a non-profit organization)
Located immediately adjacent to the Regional Waste Management Facility. The FSRS is dedicated to keeping items out of the landfill that are still usable. The FSRS donates residual income to charitable organizations located within the Foothills. In 2013 $71,000 went to charities and $16,000 went to the 2013 Flood Rescue.
No fees to leave items. Not accepting Fridges, Stoves, Washers, Dryers, Dish Washers. Old style televisions are not accepted but can be taken to the landfill for recycling.
www.fsrsonline.com