Compost School

10/08/2026

Fresh, home-grown apples are a tasty treat. But what to do with ALL those apples? 🍎🍎🍎 Find out below.

Make the most of your harvest. Eat local, eat healthy. Eat them fresh or cook, bake, and sauté apples into homemade meals. Preserve by drying or freezing for future. EPL The Kitchen is a great place to learn tips and tricks. Some animals love to eat apples. Give an apple to an Urban Hen or a local ...

10/06/2026

Elm pruning is only permitted between October 1 and March 31. Removed elm trees must be treated or have stumps removed 10 cm below soil. City consent is required for any work on boulevard elm trees. Transport, storage, or sale of elm trees or firewood requires City permission. The City asks that you report suspected cases of Dutch elm disease by calling 311.

City of Edmonton enforcement information on Dutch Elm Disease.

10/04/2026

Get ready for Seasonal Yard Waste Collection. Between September 28 and November 23, running each Monday, every curbside resident will receive 2 yard waste collection days. You can find your collection dates on the WasteWise app or online.

Yard waste is collected twice in spring and twice in fall, on designated Mondays each year.

09/30/2026

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The City recognizes this day by encouraging public awareness, educational programs with Indigenous partners, ceremonial events, Indigenous art exhibitions, and support for Indigenous-led initiatives. It also actively implements the Calls to Action and engages the community in reconciliation efforts.

September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which honours residential school survivors and the children who were never returned home, as well as their families and communities.

09/29/2026

Today is International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. Click here to learn why reducing food waste is more important than ever.

International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, FAO and UNEP

09/27/2026

I’m really getting into composting lately–it’s just soil good for the soul! 😄

09/25/2026

Need to dispose of large, bulky items? This weekend is the last Free Weekend of 2026. The event runs 8am-6pm at 3 Eco Station locations. Click this link to see the accepted item list.

Drop-off household hazardous waste, batteries, electronics, yard waste and more at four convenient locations throughout the city.

09/23/2026

I've got a composting sense of humor, it's a bit earthy. 😄

09/20/2026

Today is the start of National Forest Week. During NFW, Canadians are invited to learn more about Canada’s forest heritage and to raise awareness about this valuable and renewable resource.

Each year National Forest Week (NFW) is celebrated across Canada by many individuals and diverse governmental and non governmental organizations. During NFW, Canadians are invited to learn more about Canada’s forest heritage and to raise awareness about this valuable and renewable resource. Forest...