
Mike Mitchell Recycling Depot
The Recycling 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 Mike Mitchell Recycling Depot is located beside the Public Works building at 7 Chevigny Street.
Additional Information
Hours of Operation
Monday and Statutory Holidays | Closed |
Tuesday | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Thursday | 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Friday | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Saturday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Sunday | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Guidelines for Visiting the Recycling 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
What can I bring to the Recycling Depot?
Extra Garbage
Bag tags for the "extra garbage" tag program at the Mike Mitchell Recycling Depot are required. These tags can be purchased for $2.25 each at Servus Place or St. Albert Place. Tags with an expiry date are not accepted.
Please note: garbage bags can weigh a maximum of 50 pounds and can be a maximum size of 76 centimetres by 86 centimetres (30 inches by 34 inches). No large items, construction, or demolition materials accepted.
Recyclables
Please keep paper products separate according to bins at the Recycling Depot.
Acceptable | |
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![]() | Books (hard and soft cover) |
![]() | Boxboard (cereal boxes, packaging, etc.) |
![]() | Corrugated cardboard |
![]() | Catalogues, magazines |
![]() | Clear glass jars and containers |
![]() | Food cans and tins |
![]() | Newspapers and flyers |
![]() | Paper waste |
![]() | Styrofoam blocks from electronics, appliances, or furniture |
Unacceptable Paper Waste | |
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![]() | Wet or soiled paper products* |
![]() | Soiled pizza boxes* |
*These items can go in the |
Electronics
Types of electronics that are accepted or not accepted at the Mike Mitchell Recycling Depot.
Acceptable | |
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![]() | Televisions |
![]() | Computers, monitors, towers and accessories (keyboards, mouse, etc.) |
![]() | Cell phones, telephones, answering machines |
![]() | Radios, CD players, mp3 players, speakers |
![]() | Cables and wires |
![]() | Printers, photocopies, scanners |
![]() | Laptops, tablets and accessories |
![]() | Microwaves |
![]() | VHS, DVD, BluRay players |
![]() | Small appliances such as a blender, coffee maker, hand mixer, etc. |
Unacceptable | |
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![]() | Large appliances (e.g. stove, fridge, etc. See Seasonal Waste Programs for options) |
Tires
The Depot accepts passenger vehicle and bicycle tires as well as the rims. The following can be dropped off:
- Car, light/medium truck tires - rim diameter up to 19.5"
- Off-the-road tires - rim diameter up to 39"
- Bicycle tires
Household Hazardous Waste
Household hazardous waste includes products that are:
- Corrosive - Can eat away at surfaces, including skin (Examples: Batteries, drain cleaners and oven cleaners)
- Flammable - Burn or ignite easily (Examples: Paints, oils and barbeque starters)
- Explosive - Can explode when mixed with other chemicals or react under pressure or heat (Examples: Aerosol cans)
- Toxic/Poisonous - Can be poisonous or lethal to living organisms, even in small quantities (Examples: Bleach, cleaning fluids and pesticides)
For a complete list visit our Household Hazardous Waste page
Styrofoam Recycling
Styrofoam blocks must be empty, clean, and dry to be accepted.
![]() Acceptable | |||
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![]() | White Styrofoam Packaging ONLY | ||
![]() | Styrofoam blocks from electronics, appliances or furniture |
![]() Unacceptable | |||
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![]() | Soiled or dirty packaging | ||
![]() | Styrofoam cups or plates | ||
![]() | Coloured Styrofoam | ||
![]() | Packing peanuts | ||
![]() | Food take out containers | ||
![]() | Meat trays | ||
![]() | Tape, staples, contaminants |
Clothes and Textiles
The following textiles items will be accepted in the textiles donation bin provided by Goodwill Alberta:
Acceptable | |
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![]() | Clothing |
![]() | Jackets, overcoats |
![]() | Footwear (including single shoes) |
![]() | Towels, linens, washcloths |
![]() | Blankets, bedding, sheets |
![]() | Drapery, curtains |
![]() | Sleeping bags |
![]() | Backpacks, purses, and luggage |
![]() | Fabrics |
![]() | New undergarments and socks |
![]() | Hats, mittens, and scarves |
![]() | Tents in box/ bags |
![]() | Reusable shopping bags, burlap sacks |
Unacceptable | |
![]() | Torn, worn out, stained or scrap pieces of textiles (these go in the Brown Garbage Cart) |
Diseased Branches
Dispose of diseased branches and elm wood at the Recycling Depot in the diseased branches bin (winter) or at the Compost Depot in the diseased branches pile (summer).
If placing diseased branches in your Brown Garbage Cart, please place in a sealed bag to prevent the spread of spores. Diseased branches cannot go in your Green Organics Cart.
Please Note: Black knot diseased branches should be pruned in winter when fungus is dormant.
Additionally, to prevent Dutch elm disease, trees must also be pruned in winter months as stated in Bylaw #5-98, which makes it illegal to prune elms between April 1 and September 30 without expressed written permission from the City. Do not keep pruned branches for firewood to prevent beetles from establishing in the region.
Learn more about common Tree Diseases such as black knot and Dutch elm disease to discover proper pruning times and disposal tips.
Not Accepted Material
The City of St. Albert does not accept the following items:
![]() | Construction, renovation, and demolition waste |
![]() | Large items (Appliances, mattresses, couches) |
![]() | Paint brushes, rags or rollers |
![]() | Biomedical waste |
![]() | Items containing freon (refrigerators, air conditioning units) |
![]() | Ceramics |
![]() | Plate glass/Pyrex |
![]() | Expired medications |
![]() | Pressurized gases |
![]() | Explosives |
![]() | Propane tanks or canisters |
![]() | Fireworks |
![]() | Radioactive waste |
![]() | Gasoline/diesel or any other fuels or their containers |
![]() | Rubber |
![]() | Munitions |
The City of Edmonton's Eco Stations and Edmonton Waste Management Centre also accepts residential waste for disposal. For more information about acceptable items and fees, please visit the City of Edmonton's Waste Drop-off Facilities page.
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Last edited: January 24, 2023