Free Big Bin Events and Eco Station Weekends are back |
May 1, 2026
Throughout the spring and summer, the City of Edmonton is once again hosting Big Bin Events and Free Eco Station Weekends, giving residents an opportunity to drop off furniture, appliances and other household items that are too large or bulky for regular collection.
Eco Stations and Big Bin Events provide residents with more options to properly sort and dispose of their waste, helping the City divert more waste from landfill as we move towards a zero-waste future. Residents can drop off items and materials that are excluded from regular garbage and recycling collection for safety and environmental reasons. This includes items like electronics, tires and mattresses, which can then be sent for recycling. By sorting waste correctly, residents help ensure items don’t unnecessarily enter the landfill.
These events also help reduce illegal dumping by allowing residents to dispose of these items conveniently and free of charge.
Residents are asked to plan for lineups, as these waste drop-off events generate significant interest. To avoid unnecessary waits, residents can review items that are always accepted free of charge at Eco Stations.
Residents are required to unload their own vehicles at these events and are encouraged to bring assistance if needed. When transporting large items, ensure loads are safely secured. For safety reasons, these events are intended for vehicle access only and are not designed for pedestrians.
Before bringing an item to an Eco Station or Big Bin Event, the City encourages residents to consider whether it can be reused. Reusing items helps conserve energy and resources, prevents usable items from going to landfill, and supports businesses and non-profits by keeping resources in our community. The Reuse Centre accepts a variety of everyday items and makes them available for reuse, and the Reuse Directory provides a list of places that accepts donations.
Big Bin Events
Big Bin Events will take place on select weekends from May to September at various locations across the city. Events run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates:
- May 9 and 10 - Northlands, Wayne Gretzky Dr & 119 Ave. NW
- May 23 and 24 - Commonwealth, 11100 Stadium Rd. NW
- May 30 and 31 - Ellerslie, 2415 101 St. NW
- June 6 and 7 - Callingwood, 17740 69 Ave. NW
- June 13 and 14 - Terwillegar, 2051 Leger Rd. NW
- August 29 and 30 - Commonwealth, 11100 Stadium Rd. NW
- September 12 and 13 - Mill Woods Town Centre, 2331 66 St. NW
- September 19 and 20 - Castle Downs, 11520 153 Ave. NW
Please note, household hazardous waste is not accepted at Big Bin Events and should be taken to an Eco Station for proper disposal at no charge during regular operating hours. This includes items such as batteries, e-waste (electronics and items with internal batteries), paints and other household chemicals.
Visit edmonton.ca/BigBinEvents for a list of accepted items.
Free Eco Station Weekends
The City will also hold four Free Eco Station Weekends. These events will occur at Strathcona, Kennedale and Ambleside Eco Stations from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the following dates:
- May 16 and 17
- June 27 and 28
- August 1 and 2
- September 26 and 27
Coronation Eco Station is closed for renovations and is anticipated to reopen in spring 2027.
Visit edmonton.ca/EcoStations for a list of accepted items.
Please note, Big Bin Events and Free Eco Station Weekends are for residential use only. Commercial waste will not be accepted and should be taken to the Edmonton Waste Management Centre, where fees apply. Check edmonton.ca/EWMC for prices, hours and a list of accepted items.
Edmontonians who are unsure how to dispose of specific items can use the WasteWise app. The app allows users to search items and find out how and where to dispose of them, and provides weekly collection reminders. Download the WasteWise app for free from the App Store or Google Play. For more information, visit edmonton.ca/WasteWise. |
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