Fire Restriction in Effect

Due to the increasingly dry conditions, the FIRE ADVISORY has been upgraded to a FIRE RESTRICTION, for Saddle Hills County. 

Prohibited

Open campfires in back country or random areas, fireworks and exploding targets on crown land, brush and debris burning for non-agricultural purposes, controlled burns of brush piles greater than 2 cubic meters in size

Allowed with Caution

Campfires in non-combustible, manufactured firepits, charcoal briquettes in approved barbeques, portable propane firepits, gas or propane stoves and barbeques, catalytic or infrared style heaters, wood fires in an enclosed facility or device, which has a chimney with a spark arrestor, burning barrels that are a minimum distance of 30 m away from structures and 6 m away from combustible materials.

 

Hand-piled agricultural brush and debris burning that is less than 2 cubic meters in size is allowed, if it is in a cultivated field or another fire guard is in place, a Fire Suppression Plan is in place, and Municipal Notification Requirements have been met

Transfer Stations

Our Transfer Stations offer opportunities for residents, businesses, and industry to dispose of a variety of solid waste and recyclables for free.

You may dispose of household waste including, but not limited to:

  • Yard Waste
  • Vehicles
  • Pesticide Containers

Learn more about the solid waste materials you may dispose at our Transfer Stations by contacting our Environmental Services Department at (780) 864-3760 or via email at EnvSvcs@saddlehills.ab.ca

You can learn more about the recyclable materials we accept on our Recycling page. 

Bonanza, Blueberry, and Woking Transfer Stations all accept Oil Recycling. Gundy Transfer Station does not accept Oil Recycling.

You can find the locations of all of our Transfer Stations below.

South of the Blueberry Hall

Blueberry Transfer Station

Hours

Wednesday

10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday

10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Twp. Rd. 800

Bonanza Transfer Station

Hours

Tuesday

10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wednesday

10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursday

10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday

10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday

10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Rge. Rd. 60, South of Woking

Woking Transfer Station

Hours

Tuesday

10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday

10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

NW of the Gundy Hall

Gundy Transfer Station

Hours

Saturday

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST (BC Time)

If you would like a fridge magnet or poster to remind you of our Transfer Station hours, please ask at your local Transfer Stations or contact our office.

More Information:

Recycling

Learn what items are available for recycling at County facilities. 

Garbage Collection Sites

Locations and information on our Garbage Collection Sites. 

Clairmont Landfill

Saddle Hill County residents may dispose of their waste at Clairmont Landfill located in the County of Grande Prairie for free, through and Landfill Tag System.

Composting

Interested in creating your own compost? Composting saves waste and provides rich fertilizer.

Contact Us

Saddle Hills
Junction of Hwy 49 & Secondary Hwy 725
RR1, Spirit River AB
T0H 3G0
T. 780-864-3760
Fax 780-864-3904
Toll-free 1-888-864-3760
frontdesk@saddlehills.ab.ca

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