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Transfer Sites & Recycling
Kneehill County operates Recycling and Waste Transfer Sites for residents throughout the County.
Hours of operation and accepted materials vary at each location. Please see below for more information.
Drumheller Landfill
We are also part of the Drumheller and District Solid Waste Association, where much of the waste is transferred for further disposal. Visit the Drumheller Landfill website for more information on the extensive waste and recycling services available to Kneehill County residents.
* Please be advised that the Drumheller & District Solid Waste Management Association (DDSWMA) will be increasing the Drumheller Landfill disposal fees as of April 1, 2022. For more information, please visit the DDSWMA website.
Tipping Fees for Non-Residents at Kneehill County Transfer Sites:
- 1/2 ton trucks - $20.00
- 1-ton trucks - $40.00
- Loads larger than specified - $80.00
- Freon Appliances - $15.00
Recycling Options & Transfer Site Information
NEW recycling options are now available at Kneehill County's Three Hills Transfer Site. See below for more information.
Kneehill County Transfer Station
Torrington Site
Location: SW 20-32-26 W4
Phone: 403-443-9476
Hours:
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Acceptable TRANSFER SITE Material:
- Household Waste ONLY(Must be bagged!)
Acceptable RECYCLING Material:
- Paints, Stains, and Primers
- E-Waste (TV's Computers, Printers, etc.)
New! More electronics accepted for recycling! - Scrap Metal (Includes Wire.)
- Tires (Must be separated from the rim.)
- Cardboard & Newsprint Recycling
- Vehicle Batteries
- White Metal (Fridges, Stoves, Freezers, Dishwashers.)
- A fee is in effect for all Freon appliances
Burn Pit: Only clean combustible materials permitted. It is imperative that unacceptable materials (treated, painted, varnished, etc.) wood or furniture are not burned, as these pits can be ordered to be closed down.
Rubble Pit: The rubble pit accepts all dry/non-organic material (construction material, furniture, etc.). All construction and demolition material is to be brought in pieces of 1 meter in length or smaller. The rubble pit will not accept animal carcasses/feces, Asbestos material, Cannabis waste, contaminated soil, grain bags/silage bags, spoiled grain, explosives/ammunition, paint, oil and/or any oil-related products, any liquids or lubricants, household waste, etc.
The rubble pit is a service provided to Kneehill County residents ONLY. If a non-resident intends to use the facility a tipping fee will be charged.
All other material must be disposed of at an appropriate facility.
Questions about acceptable materials?
Call the Kneehill County Transfer Site Attendant:
403-443-9476
Torrington Transfer Site Location Map:
Kneehill County Transfer Station
Three Hills Site
Location: SW 25-31-24 W4
Phone: 403-443-5307
Hours:
Tuesday & Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5pm
Acceptable TRANSFER SITE Material:
- Household Waste ONLY(Must be bagged!)
Acceptable RECYCLING Material:
- Pesticide Containers (Must be rinsed and boxes recycled.)
- Paints, Stains, and Primers
- Vehicle Batteries
- Bagged Twine (Bags may be picked up at the Kneehill County office.)
- Cardboard & Newsprint Recycling
- New! Starting April 14, 2022
- Plastics
- Paper
- Tin/Aluminum
Boxes from Pesticides must be flattened and placed in the GREEN recycle bin provided.
All other material must be disposed of at an appropriate facility.
Questions about acceptable items?
Call the Three Hills Transfer Site attendant: 403-443-5307
Three Hills Transfer Site Location Map:
Kneehill County Transfer Station
Linden Site
Location: NW 19-30-25 W4
Phone: 587-321-0217
Hours:
Tuesday & Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5pm
Acceptable TRANSFER SITE Material:
- Household Waste ONLY(Must be bagged!)
Acceptable RECYCLING Material:
- Vehicle Batteries
- Paints, Stains, and Primers
- E-Waste (TV's Computers, Printers, etc.)
New! More electronics accepted for recycling! - Scrap Metal (Includes Wire.)
- Tires (Must be separated from the rim.)
- Cardboard & Newsprint Recycling
- White Metal (Fridges, Stoves, Freezers, Dishwashers.)
- A fee is in effect for all Freon appliances
Burn Pit: Only clean combustible materials permitted. It is imperative that unacceptable materials (treated, painted, varnished, etc.) wood or furniture are not burned, as these pits can be ordered to be closed down.
All other material must be disposed of at an appropriate facility.
Questions about acceptable materials?
Call the Linden Transfer Site attendant: 587-321-0217
Linden Transfer Site Location Map:
Kneehill County Transfer Station
Carbon Site
Location: NW 13-29-23 W4
Phone: 403-443-0013
Hours:
Saturday 9 am - 5pm
Acceptable TRANSFER SITE Material:
- Household Waste ONLY(Must be bagged!)
Acceptable RECYCLING Material:
- Cardboard Recycling
All other materials must be disposed of at an appropriate facility.
Questions about acceptable items?
Call the Carbon Transfer Site attendants: 403-443-0013
Carbon Transfer Site Location Map:
Acme Transfer Station
Location: SW 19-29-25 W4
More information: https://www.acme.ca/transfer-site
Hours:
Tuesday & Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Acceptable TRANSFER SITE Material:
- Household Waste ONLY(Must be bagged!)
- Tree Branches
Acceptable RECYCLING Material:
- Bulk Oil/Oil Filters
- Cardboard & Newsprint Recycling
All other material must be disposed of at an appropriate facility.
Acme Transfer Site Location Map:
Trochu Transfer Station
Location: NE 16-33-23 W4
More Information: http://town.trochu.ab.ca/living-in-trochu/transfer-site/
Hours:
October 1 to April 30:
Thursday 1 pm - 5 pm
Friday and Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
May 1 to September 30:
Thursday 1 pm - 7 pm
Friday and Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Acceptable TRANSFER SITE Material:
- Household Waste ONLY (Must be bagged!)
Acceptable RECYCLING Material:
- Vehicle Batteries
- Paint, Stains, and Primers
- E-Waste (TV’s, Computers, Printers, etc.)
New! More electronics accepted for recycling! - Scrap Metal (Includes Wire.)
- Tires (Must be separated from the rim.)
- Newsprint and Cardboard Recycling
- White Metal (Fridges, Stoves, Freezers,
Dishwashers.)- A fee is in effect for all Freon appliances
Burn Pit: Only clean combustible materials permitted. It is imperative that unacceptable materials (treated, painted, varnished, etc., wood or furniture) are not burned; as these pits can be ordered to be closed down.
Any other materials must be disposed of at an
appropriate facility.
Trochu Transfer Site Location Map:
Please note: Loads must be sorted and directions from site attendants must be adhered to. Some material may not be acceptable.