On December 8th, Ellerslie will become home to the city’s third eco-station. Edmontonians will be able to drop off household hazardous waste, electronics, and waste too large for regular collection. The city currently has two other eco-stations, both of which are running at full capacity. In recent years the current facilities have seen an increase in usage of about 16% per year. In 2008 more than 170,456 fluorescent light tubes were collected, enough to span the distance from Edmonton to Edson.
The new facility at Ambleside will be the largest of the three. It will have a larger area for traffic, and solar panels which will be used to heat water. The Ambleside eco-station cost $14 million to build.
“The Ambleside Eco Station will make it easier for residents to dispose of their waste in an environmentally responsible way,” said Mayor Stephen Mandel. “This is another milestone in Edmonton’s long history of being a leader in waste management.”
Tune into the News Hour tonight for a full report on Edmonton’s new eco-station from Kendra Slugoski.
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