Town of Ponoka Waste Transfer Station Update

The Town of Ponoka Waste Transfer Station (northeast of Town on 46 Street in Ponoka County) is temporarily not accepting household or commercial garbage at this time due to damage from this past weekend’s windstorm.

Residents are directed to use the County of Ponoka waste transfer station in town. Information on hours at that facility can be found here: https://www.ponokacounty.com/waste-management.html

Commercial Haulers are directed to find alternative locations. Regional options available are:

West Dried Meat Lake Landfill: https://county.camrose.ab.ca/utilities/landfill-west-dried-meat-lake-landfill/

City of Wetaskiwin Landfill: https://www.wetaskiwin.ca/local-government/divisions/municipal-operations-infrastructure/environmental-services/wetaskiwin-sanitary-landfill/

Residents can continue to drop off the following at the Town of Ponoka Waste Transfer Station during this time:

• Compostable yard waste;
• Used oil;
• Household and vehicle batteries;
• Recyclable items; 
• Electronics waste;
• Propane tanks;
• Used tires;
• Household hazardous waste, including aerosol cans, paint cans, etc; and
• Scrap metal.