Waste management
Waterton Lakes National Park
This page contains information on proper waste disposal and recycling in Waterton Lakes National Park.
Waste and recycling: for visitors and residents
All users of Waterton Lakes National Park must dispose of waste in accordance with National Parks Garbage Regulations. Please see the regulations for details on proper securing, transporting and disposal of waste.
Three types of waste containers are available around the park and Waterton townsite for disposal. These include two sizes: dumpsters (larger containers) and baggers (smaller containers designed for visitor use). Of these, there are three types
- Brown (dumpsters and baggers) – For garbage. All garbage deposited in brown dumpsters must be bagged
- Green (dumpsters) – For clean, flattened cardboard products
- Blue (baggers) – For refundable drink containers
Additional waste disposal options: For residents
Hazardous waste day
Yard waste pickup week
Transfer station – large items
The transfer station will be open for leaseholders on Saturdays from 10 am to 4 p.m. It is locked at all other times. All waste is to be less than 4 feet in length. Waste will be inspected by Parks Canada staff. See "Special waste types and disposal locations" below for what can be disposed of here and what must be disposed by other means. Parks Canada will not be taking furniture or electronic waste at this time.
Burn pit
Recycling
Special waste types and disposal locations
Transfer station: For household waste unsuitable for disposal in dumpsters and less than 4 feet in length
Small household furnishings
- Small appliances such as microwaves, irons, phones, vacuums, hair dryers etc.
Household oils
- Cooking oil, grease, heating oil, etc.
- Must be in a secure container.
Household garbage
- Large quantities unsuitable for dumpsters
- Clothing, bedding, sporting goods, dry paint cans etc.
Glass
- Windows, mirrors, glass jars, etc.
- If broken, must be placed in a secure container.
Burn pit: No chemicals of any kind are to be placed in the burn pit
Combustible/burnable materials
- Tree branches, leaves, untreated lumber, wooden pallets, wooden furniture, bagged weeds, grass, brush, etc.
Hazardous Waste Day: Saturday of Victoria Day weekend (May)
- Paint, solvents, cleaning products, flammable liquids, pesticides, fertilizers, other toxic or corrosive products.
- Materials to be disposed at other times should be removed from the park
Contact Parks Canada: Disposal options may be available for the following items
- Batteries of any size, propane tanks, engine oil, tires.
- Call the Garage Supervisor at 403-859-2721, weekdays 8-4 p.m.
Remove from Park: Leaseholders are responsible for their own removal
Non-combustible natural materials
- Sand, gravel, brick, concrete, sod or grass products in large quantities, stone, soil, etc.
Construction waste
- Wire, drywall, asphalt shingles, wooden shingles, nails, metal products, etc.
Large furnishings (in non-usable condition)
- Dishwashers, stoves, fridges, washers/dryers, freezers, couches, chairs, mattresses, dressers, etc.
Commercial furnishings
- Mattresses, dressers, couches, freezers, washers/dryers, dishwashers, tables, chairs etc.
For all other inquiries related to waste management, call the park office at 403-859-2224.
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