Taber Transfer Station/Class III Landfill

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Hours of Operation

Open Tuesday through Saturday 8:30am - 4:00pm*

*Weather permitting, see Weather Information below

Please note: In order to meet the 4:00 pm closing time, all loads must be across the scale before 3:45pm to allow for off-loading.

Closed Sunday, Monday and Statutory Holidays

Contact Scale House Operator: 403-223-5569

Fee Rates

Fees are set forth by Council in their Fee Schedule Bylaw. Click below to see the bylaw, or here to be taken to the Town's list of bylaws.

Fee Schedule Bylaw (see "Schedule I")

Where Can I Take...?

Wondering where you can take certain items that you need to dispose of that don't fit into your cart? Check out this helpful list of places in town that have recycling options in place.

Location & Map

The Town’s Transfer Station is located just west of the town boundary (½ mile south and west of MD Park on Hwy 864). Go west on 64 Avenue until you reach Hwy 864 – you will see the entrance.

Map to the Landfill

Weather Information & Impacts to Transfer Station

The Transfer Station will be closed for service during the following weather conditions:

When sustained wind speeds reach 70km/h or higher;
When persistent wind gusts are 65km/h or higher;
When a High Wind Advisory or Wind Warning has been issued for Taber by Environment and Climate Change Canada;
When excessive moisture (rain, snow, flooding, etc.) has impacted the Transfer Station road to such an extent that Town crews are unable to maintain the road for traffic safety.

When the Transfer Station has to close, temporary signage stating the same will be posted for users to see. The Town will also post notices on our channels.

The Transfer Station may reopen during business hours if strong wind speeds subside, or road conditions improve. If this is the case, the Town will make this known to the public on our channels.

In case of windy conditions or severely wet weather, we recommend citizens check our channels or call ahead (403-223-5569 or the Shop at 403-223-6018 during regular Town business hours) to determine if the Transfer Station is open before they come to the facility.

Coupon Voucher System

The Town initiated a coupon voucher system instead of our former back-alley cleanup. Instead of having Town crews collecting waste from the alleys once a year, the Town annually offers households vouchers to cover some of the disposal fees for large items that need to be taken to the Transfer Station. These coupons can be used for additional waste that is generated due to spring cleaning, renovations, etc. The coupons/vouchers are free. Learn more:

Expand/Contract Questions and Answers

What is the Coupon Voucher System?
To offset the costs to residents of disposing additional waste, the Town has initiated a coupon voucher system. Instead of having Town crews collecting waste from the alleys once a year, the Town will be issuing vouchers to cover some of the disposal fees for large items that need to be taken to the Transfer Station. These coupons can be used by residents to dispose of additional waste that typically comes from spring cleaning, such as: appliances, old furniture, scraps of lumber, demolition materials, broken concrete, etc.

How it Works:

Each household in Taber will receive three (3) coupons per year. These coupons cover the disposal of 250kg of waste, and must be presented at the Taber Transfer Weigh Scale when used. The coupons can be picked up at the Town Office (A 4900 50th Street). Please bring ID with you in case we need to verify your address.
Do I need to use the Coupons when I go to the Transfer Station?
It depends. If you are dropping off compost or recycling, those drop-off locations at the Transfer Station are free to use, and don't require a Transfer Station Coupon.

If you are disposing of large amount of waste that you typically have to pay to get rid of at the Transfer Station, that's when you will use the Coupons.
How do I pick up my Transfer Station Coupons?
Drop by the front desk of the Town Office and we will be happy to provide them to you. Please bring ID in case we need to verify your address.
Why can't the Coupons be mailed to every household. Why do I have to pick them up?
Not every household will use the Coupons, and therefore it would be a waste of taxpayer dollars to send them to every household. However, any household who wants to use them is able to pick them up at their convenience at the Town Office. In addition, having them picked up allows us to properly track the usage of the coupons so we can analyze their usage and make any changes in the future based on usage statistics.

Hours of Operation

Fee Rates

Where Can I Take...?

Location & Map

Weather Information & Impacts to Transfer Station

What is the Coupon Voucher System?

Do I need to use the Coupons when I go to the Transfer Station?

How do I pick up my Transfer Station Coupons?

Why can't the Coupons be mailed to every household. Why do I have to pick them up?