Solid Waste, composting, and Recycling
Waste Disposal Grounds
The Waste Disposal Grounds are open the following hours:
April 1 to September 30
Monday and Friday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Wednesday: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday: CLOSED
October 1 - March 31
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday: CLOSED
As per By-law No.66-20 persons authorized to deposit waste at the Erickson Waste Disposal Grounds are:
The WDG attendant has the right to refuse a person’s use of the facility should the above requirements not be met.
The Waste Disposal Grounds are open the following hours:
April 1 to September 30
Monday and Friday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Wednesday: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday: CLOSED
October 1 - March 31
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday: CLOSED
As per By-law No.66-20 persons authorized to deposit waste at the Erickson Waste Disposal Grounds are:
- Owners of property located within the Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson
- Residents of the Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson
- Authorized agents of owners and/or residents of the Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson
- Persons or organizations authorized by agreement
The WDG attendant has the right to refuse a person’s use of the facility should the above requirements not be met.
Garbage Collection
Residential garbage collection occurs every Monday in Erickson, and commercial garbage collection occurs on Monday and Friday.
In the event that a holiday causes a long weekend with Monday being the extra day off work, garbage collection will instead occur on Tuesday of that week. If Friday is the extra day off work, commercial garbage collection will occur on Thursday.
Please ensure that your garbage is ready for pickup by 8:30 am.
Residential garbage collection occurs every Monday in Erickson, and commercial garbage collection occurs on Monday and Friday.
In the event that a holiday causes a long weekend with Monday being the extra day off work, garbage collection will instead occur on Tuesday of that week. If Friday is the extra day off work, commercial garbage collection will occur on Thursday.
Please ensure that your garbage is ready for pickup by 8:30 am.
Recycling
The South Mountain Waste Management Group operates a 24-hour recycling drop-off facility south of the corner of Main Street and Centre Avenue in Erickson. Materials accepted include glass, #s 1, 2, 4 & 5 plastics, aluminum and tin cans, newsprint, cardboard/boxboard, and milk and juice cartons. Batteries may also be recycled inside the recycling centre, and in the Municipal Office and Professional Centre.
The South Mountain Waste Management Group operates a 24-hour recycling drop-off facility south of the corner of Main Street and Centre Avenue in Erickson. Materials accepted include glass, #s 1, 2, 4 & 5 plastics, aluminum and tin cans, newsprint, cardboard/boxboard, and milk and juice cartons. Batteries may also be recycled inside the recycling centre, and in the Municipal Office and Professional Centre.
Organic Waste Collection
Composting is one of the easiest and most effective ways to reduce the amount of waste going into the landfill. Organic waste collection occurs in Erickson, every Wednesday between May 1 and October 31, and on the first and third Wednesday of each month between November 1 and April 30. Please have your green bin at the curb by 8:30 a.m., and ensure that kitchen waste is contained in compostable bags.
Composting is one of the easiest and most effective ways to reduce the amount of waste going into the landfill. Organic waste collection occurs in Erickson, every Wednesday between May 1 and October 31, and on the first and third Wednesday of each month between November 1 and April 30. Please have your green bin at the curb by 8:30 a.m., and ensure that kitchen waste is contained in compostable bags.
