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Waste Management

Address: 5021 50 Street, Box 390, Legal, AB, T0G 1L0
Telephone: 780-961-3773

NEW Changes coming to Garbage Collection for Legal!

At the September 21, 2020 Council meeting, Town Council passed Bylaw #11-2020 Waste Collection which establishes the terms and conditions for the provision of waste collection and recycling services in the Town of Legal, including automated waste collection services.

At the September 21, 2020 Council meeting, Town Council authorized the CAO to execute a three-year contractual agreement with GFL Environmental Inc for the provision of automated waste collection service.

Effective October 22, 2020 all residential properties will be required to transition to curbside waste collection (residents currently with back alley pickup are required to transition to curbside pickup).

Here are some important dates:

October 5-9: GFL will go door to door to drop off information flyers
October 16: GFL will deliver the waste roll out carts
Thursday October 22: start of new automated waste collection services

IMPORTANT TO NOTE:

Automated weekly waste collection service will take place on Thursdays for the entire town.
Residents south of 50 Avenue will be required to transition from Wednesday collection to Thursday collection effective the week of October 19th.

Solid Waste Management Overview

GFL Environmental provides automated curb side solid waste management services at a flat rate of $30.00 bimonthly.

Solid Waste collection for everyone is picked up every Thursday unless otherwise posted.

Facts You Need to Know

Waste collection is established by Bylaw #11-2020
Users of this service must ensure solid waste is bagged and placed in the provided Waste Roll Cart(s) for pick up.
Solid waste must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled pick-up day or there is a risk that your solid waste will not be collected.
All solid waste must fit inside the provided Waste Roll Cart - overflow will not be collected.
The lid of the provided Waste Roll Cart must fully close to be accepted for collection.
Allow 1m space on all sides of the Waste Roll Cart and wheels are to be placed in the curb.
Yard waste is not collected as solid waste. Grass clippings, branches, leaves and other compostable material must be brought to the Town Compost Site located at the Town Shop (5310 – 48 Avenue).

Payment of Solid Waste Utility

The solid waste service is billed on a monthly basis for renters and a bi-monthly basis for home owners. Payment must be received at the Town Office by the due date shown on the utility bill. If you are paying a utility bill close to its due date, it is recommended that payment is made directly at the Town Office to avoid penalty.

Payment can be made by Cash, Cheque, or Interac:

By mail: P.O. Box 390, Legal, AB T0G 1L0
In person: Legal Town Office, 5021 - 50 Street, Legal, Alberta during regular office hours (Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. AND 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise posted).
Drop box: Mail slot located at the entrance on the south side of the Town Office, 5021 - 50 Street, Legal, Alberta.
Financial institutions: At most chartered banks, trust companies, credit unions, or via telephone or internet banking. Please allow up to four business days for payment to reach us.
Pre-Authorized Automatic Withdraw: Set up an account with the Town for pre-authorized utility payments.

Take Advantage of the Utility Pre-Authorized Automatic Payment Plan

The Utility Pre-Authorized Payment Plan is an easy and convenient way to pay your utility bill because it removes all the hassle. Automatic payments ensures that your utility bill is paid on time.

This Quick Guide tells you everything you need to know about the pre-authorized program such as, how to join the program, what happens if you miss a payment, how to withdraw from the plan and much more.

To register for enrollment in the pre-authorized utility program, please complete the form below and return it to the Town Office.

Join - Pre-Authorized Utility Form

Completed form(s) must be delivered to the Town Office by:

Email to main@legal.ca
Fax to 780-961-4133
Deliver to the Town Office at 5021-50 Street

Go Paper Free

The Town offers paper free utility billing. To register for enrollment in the paper free utility program, please complete the form below and return it to the Town Office.

Join - Paper Free Utility Email Request Form

Completed form(s) must be delivered to the Town Office by:

Email to main@legal.ca
Fax to 780-961-4133
Deliver to the Town Office at 5021-50 Street

Waste Management & Beautification

Throughout the year, the Town of Legal provides Waste Program Initiatives to enhance the waste management system.

Town Wide Clean-Up

October 19 & 20!

This year's Town Wide Clean-up is part of the Town's waste and beautification initiative.

Place any unwanted items in your front yard for pick up by the Town for disposal at the Landfill.

Contact the Town Office if you wish to participate in the program by calling 780-961-3773.

Freon bearing appliances require a $20 disposal fee prior to pick-up.

The following items will NOT be picked up by the Town and is the responsibility of the Homeowner:

Agricultural chemical containers, liquids, paint, sewage/septic tanks, hazardous waste, toxic waste, chemical or chemical waste, radioactive waste, oil & filters, tires & rims, vehicle hulks, antifreeze, asbestos, tar, drums, batteries, animal waste.

These items can be dropped off at the City of Edmonton Eco Stations: 11440 143 St. or 5150 99 St. Phone: (780)442-5311.

Waste Management - Landfill

Roseridge Landfill

Location: 2km east of the Town of Morinville on Secondary Highway 642 and south on Range Road 251
Phone: 780-939-5678

Visit the Roseridge Waste Management Services Commission web page for more information, including hours of operation.

Landfill Permits

Should a resident require a landfill permit, please visit the Town of Legal Office at 5021-50 Street during regular office hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed from 12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m.). The Landfill Permit allows property owners with a utility account to dispose of any extra solid waste at the Roseridge Landfill. Renters are required to have authorization from the property owner in order to purchase a Landfill Permit.

Landfill tags must be purchased at the Town Office at a cost of $5.00 per calendar year by residents who require any additional access to the disposal site.

All weight in excess of the 1000 kg annual limit is charged $38.50 per 1000 kg and is applied on the January utility bill as "Landfill Overage" charges.

Freon extraction charges are $20.00.