Compost Depot

The Compost Depot is now open for the season.

Sod and dirt are not accepted. To dispose of sod or dirt, which is garbage, visit a City of Edmonton facility or place small volumes in your Brown Garbage Cart.

The City of St. Albert operates a seasonal Compost Depot for residents to drop-off yard waste. Exact opening and closing days are weather dependent.

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).

Additional Information

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.

Acceptable vs. Unacceptable List

ACCEPTABLE

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

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	Sod and dirt*

Many of the items above are accepted in the Green Organics Cart. For more information, please visit the Green Organics Cart section.

*Small quantities of sod and dirt can go in the Brown Garbage Cart. Carts exceeding 200 lbs will not be collected.

Guidelines for Visiting the Compost Depot

Due to traffic and large equipment on site, please keep pets and small children in your vehicle for everyone's safety
Follow all posted signage
Dispose of plastic bags and other garbage at the provided waste receptacles