Compost Depot

Effective July 1, the Depot's new hours of operation are Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., closed on Monday and statutory holidays.

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City staff are not permitted to help residents unload or handle any materials brought to the Compost Depot.

Please make a conscious effort to keep a physical distance of at least two metres (two arms-length) between each other at all times.

The City of St. Albert operates a seasonal Compost Depot for residents to drop-off yard waste in a convenient and environmentally-friendly way. Please follow all signage and dispose of plastic bags and other garbage at the provided waste receptacles.

The Compost Depot is open to residents of St. Albert only, proof of residency may be required. Non-residents and commercial vehicles will be turned away by on-site staff.

Location

The City of St. Albert's Compost Depot is located on Villeneuve Road (between Ray Gibbon Drive and Hogan Road).

Hours of Operation

Monday and Statutory Holidays	Closed
Tuesday	10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday	10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Thursday	10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday	10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday	10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday	10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Dates of Operation

Open April through October
Closed November through March, except for Christmas tree drop-off from Christmas to January 31.
Exact opening and closing days are weather dependent. The status of the Depot will be listed above.

What can I bring to the Compost Depot?

ACCEPTABLE

Branches	Pumpkins and jack o'-lanterns
Diseased branches and trees	Shrubs
Flowers	Soil and sod
Grass clippings	Wood chips
Hay, leaves and straw	Yard waste

UNACCEPTABLE

The Compost Depot does NOT accept the following material:

Vegetable and fruit scraps	Animal feces
Fish, poultry, bones	Wood, lumber or any construction materials
Fats, greases or oils	Ashes, charcoal
Coffee grounds, tea bags, bread scraps	Non-organic materials (such as plastic bags)
Dairy products