Notice: Yellowhead County mailed out the new Transfer Station cards on April 24, 2024.
Residents will be mailed an information package along with two Transfer Stations cards.
Yellowhead County’s Transfer Stations program will begin once residents receive their cards and the transfer stations are set up with the new system. The card will be in the name of the primary property owner. You will need to add the name of an additional person for the secondary card holder. Please fill out the form to request the additional card member’s name.
PLEASE NOTE: You can take a photo of your card on your phone and use image, along with your ID, to access the transfer station services. Please ensure the QR code on the photo is legible for scanning.
Once the system is in place, County residents will need to present their Transfer Station Access Card along with a valid, government-issued piece of photo ID to the site operator before dumping. These cards will also be required for use at the Edson Landfill and the West Yellowhead Regional Landfill in Hinton.
Note: Once the new system is fully operational, there will be a one-month transition period to ensure appropriate notice is provided to all Transfer Station users.
Didn’t Receive a card? Or Need Cards for Tenants?
Please download and fill out this form and submit it to the County office. There may be a cost associated with new cards. Please review the form for details.
Make sure to save the filled-out form again if you filled it out digitally.
Why is the County making this change?
Yellowhead County Council has recognized the need to provide controlled access to ensure that only County residents use the County transfer stations. This system will eliminate unlimited and unauthorized dumping of waste from non-residents, which will reduce costs and save tax dollars. The system still allows Yellowhead County residents to access waste disposal and recycling services at no charge.
Where will I need to use these cards?
Transfer Stations that are owned and operated by Yellowhead County are located in Wildwood, Niton, Peers, Parkcourt, Pinedale, Marlboro, Obed, Entrance, Brule, Overlander, Hattonford, Bear Lake, Robb, Cadomin, and Mackay.
Access Cards will be mandatory for usage of all of these transfer station sites. Access Cards will be assigned to a residence and are intended to provide solid waste disposal and recycling for that particular residence. All residential improved properties are required to participate in the program. Access Cards will also be accepted at the Regional landfill site in Hinton and the Landfill in Edson.
More details (such as hours of operation and items accepted) can be found HERE.
How do I get an Access Card?
An information package will be sent to all registered property owners in the County’s tax base. The package will include two Access Cards and more information on this initiative.
Once the system is in place, there will be a one-month grace period to ensure appropriate notice is provided to all Transfer Station users. During this period, unauthorized users will be advised about the new program and be allowed to use the facility one last time. If you did not receive a set of cards, or if you need additional cards or cards for tenants, or you have lost your cards, please fill out the Transfer Station Access Card Application form.
Is there any cost to get an Access Card?
Each residence on a property is eligible for an Access Card at no additional cost. A maximum of two cards per residence is allowed and they are non-transferrable.
In the event that a card is lost/stolen, you must inform Yellowhead County as soon as possible. All lost/stolen cards will be deactivated. In this case, residents must complete a new application form and pay a $50 card replacement fee.
You can download the Transfer Station Access Cards Letter and more Frequently Asked Questions that was mailed out to residents with their cards here.