Decent location for an eco station. Needed to drop off my two larger recyclable items - TV & air…read morepurifier plus the regular amount of household batteries and broken cords we all accumulate over a year. For those not familiar with eco stations, most things you bring in you don't get charged. Only of it's things they can't recycle or if it is plain garbage. For my case I didn't pay anything and can't good it wasn't going into the landfill. Friendly staff at this location and they all will ask enough questions to help get a person to the right areas/assist with unloading. Bins are decently spaced out for good flow of traffic and ease to pull up. Bin area and surrounding lot was well cleared of snow. The main centre yesterday was operating with one bay (#2) and still had numerous staff on hand to help unload and sort. As I was driving in, I noticed some great examples of upcycled Christmas cheer and I'm kicking myself for not taking more photos of the creative things like the tire Christmas tree. I do want to warn yelpers that this location has a very subtle entrance (you see a very clear large sign for the eco station but not at the entrance only at the curb along the street driving up to the actual entrance and less clear sign positioned further back indicating the entrance of the eco station roadway). It oddly has a much longer road than most to enter winding around the 1/2 the facility (assuming that's in order to help with summer higher traffic flow, as I've seen other stations back up with vehicles waiting on the main streets before but I mention this as one you turn in there's no getting back out until the official exit). I don't mind that bit of extra driving and as I was one of the few there, it was quick but I found it odd that a city facility doesn't have the road cleared within its fences but only the yard area of the bins. So definitely make sure you have winter tires to make it in and out of this facility area if you go during the colder months of the year. I also want to add that I didn't know there was a reuse centre at this location. Unfortunately I didn't know about it until exiting (when taking the photo), so I didn't ask about operation hours nor did staff mention if it was even open or that it was even there. Maybe it has different operating hours at the moment or is closed in winter? Maybe it's like the other reuse centres and not open yet? Who knows during the pandemic, as things can change so much in just a week. I'll be sure to investigate further on my next visit and report back.

Every time I've come to this Eco Station, I've been astonished at the size, the friendliness of the…read morestaff and that I have never once been charged a fee for anything I've dropped off. It's an experience that makes me realize how privileged I am to be an Edmontonian!! *sniff* Anyhow, this Eco Station is a part of a futuristic mecca where conscientious citizens drop off recyclable, hazardous and/or reusable materials for little to no cost, cuz that's how we roll. Last time we dropped off a BBQ and picked up a patio chair. I also get the sense that this is a place for young people to get work experience and build their CVs. I am very happy my municipal taxes pay for a service like this. There's a Reuse centre onsite as well.

Staff is excellent. Very pleasant to deal with. Prices paid is very fair. Mountainous piles of…read morescrap metal, which is rather overwhelming.

I like coming here cause Cheryl and Marc talk with you as you wait. Will be coming backread more

As far as my experience goes, this is the cleanest bottle depot in my area. It is also harder for…read moreanyone to rip you off here, as staff don't touch any money. When I take my bottles elsewhere I usually end up with a dollar or two less than when I come here.

you can count the items while the staff do and it gets posted so you can see it. less chance for…read morerip off. you get a detailed receipt. I go out of my way to drop off there.

Great efficient service, and helpful staff. For someone who has never used your facility before…read more Coming back the next time.

Super fast! We went on a Monday afternoon, and had everything pre sorted and pre counted. They took…read moreour numbers, punched them in, and gave us our refund. It was exactly what the Alberta depot website had estimated. We've never had such a smooth refund process. Be warned, it might get busy with the wait times in the summer, as there are only two windows, and they are drive up. I liked the drive up process, as it's handy not having to empty out the car; super for large orders, or when you have kiddos with you. It's a smaller depot, but I liked it. The one we usually go to has been skimming us, so this will be our go to from now on.

Great staff, located in Riel business park in West end of St. Albert…read more OPEN 8:30-5'30PM Monday to Friday Saturday 8:30am-5pm Sunday 10am-4pm

Oh my goodness I hate taking the bottles in. It smells, it is wet and it just makes me feel so…read moreawkward and ashamed of the mess. That is why I like going to St. Albert bottle return centre. They take the sting out of the awkwardness and they are super efficient and friendly. You either drive right up to the window or one spot you bring the bottles in but it is never a big deal. The computer screen shows you what they are counting and you get your cash right away. The whole process is quick and easy. The staff are always especially friendly also!

I would strongly count your bottles before bringing them in. I strongly think that the counter is…read moredefective. It shows that the bottles are going through but it miscounts and then your return is a lot less. Just be cautious because unless you don't count all your bottles then the business is profitting from this misuse of the machines. COUNT YOUR BOTTLES, before heading through the door. Just a concerned residence of the Park.

I have been to this bottle depot a few times now and have been very happy with it. It usually…read morehasn't been very busy and even when there was a line-up one time it moved very quickly because they opened 4 or 5 lanes. The auto-sorter also makes the process go very quickly and I think very accurately. You get a tap card when they are done and then you go to an ATM type machine to get your cash. It gives you the option to tip the staff which is nice. The parking lot isn't huge but has always been ample for the number of people that have been there. I think there is another bottle depot in town so I will have to use that one next and then update this review with which one I like better.

We brought in a carful of bottles Hoping to earn some loose…read morechange Based on our load and past plunder We'd get thirty bucks - in that range. We emptied the load on the counter The clerk sorted them here and there The sum would surely reach thirty That's what we figured was fair. Our booty just barely reached twenty, And that's what we got at the till. We emerged from the place disappointed -- To us, twenty's a bitter pill. People don't pre-count their bottles, Depot regulation is nought, So what you get, is what you'd expect: Less cash for the bottles you bought

Excellent staff, very friendly and quick. Ample parking and easy access to carts for your returns…read more This is a very popular location so be prepared to wait in line during peak times. Hand washing facilities are also provided.

I really enjoyed the tour we got of the Edmonton Waste Management Center of Excellence. While I had…read morepreviously been on a tour of the facility in the early 2000s, a lot has changed in the intervening time and so it was great to visit once again! Not only did I get some better waste management tips to follow with regard to my household waste, but I learned more in depth about how things are currently handled which was utterly lovely. Staff were really great to watch work, the technology seemed fascinating, and the educational staff who could answer our questions were really helpful. We asked a lot of questions. Maybe someday I'll get an even longer more in depth tour but for now I'm happy to have learned what I have, and I enjoyed the time I was able to spend here.

Woohoo, Garbage Science!…read more Public tours are offered Fridays and I would recommend it, even to people who aren't passionate about waste management. This facility is top notch and world renowned! Heck ya YEG! I took part of a VIP tour last Saturday as part of a Waste Reduction and Management course I am taking through the City of Edmonton called Master Composter Recylcler (also recommended if you are into that sort of thing!) We visited the tip floors, the Integrated Processing and Transfer Facility where your garbage gets transported and sorted into compostables, biofuel waste feed and landfill (booo). Next on the tour was the Material Recovery Facility where your blue bag recyclables get sorted and sold off to manufacturers. Lastly also visited the Composting facility (a rare gem internationally because of it's size!). They are on the final stages of commissioning their Waste to Biofuel plant where once running almost 90% of all waste will be diverted from going to the landfill. WOO! Lastly there is also the E-Waste facility and the Construction and Demolition facility. I suggest this tour for every single person any age, even if garbage isn't what you think about daily. It's so informational, the tour guides are awesome and really make garbage learning enjoyable. You will come out of the tour inspired to reduce your waste or know more about how waste is managed and what can and cannot go in your blue bins (important!). Here is the link to make it easier for you! Book your tour! : https://www.edmonton.ca/programs_services/garbage_waste/edmonton-waste-management-centre.aspx