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The City of Edmonton is hosting Big Bin Events for household items that can’t be set out for regular waste collection. Twelve weekend events will be held in various locations throughout the City.

Click here for all 2012 events

Accepted Materials

• Couches, chairs, mattresses, and other household furniture items too large for curbside pickup
• Fridges, freezers, washers, dryers and other large household appliances
• Computers, televisions and other household electronics (will be recycled)

Secure Your Load Properly

Material from an unsecured load that falls onto the road endangers other drivers and creates litter, which is unsightly and bad for the environment.

Securing your load with tie-downs, a tarp, or cargo net doesn’t take long. These items can be purchased for less than $20 at most local hardware stores.

Before you start driving, be sure that you:

• Cover sand, gravel, and dirt with a tarp and keep it at least 75 millimetres below the top of your vehicle’s box or container
• Place light objects lower in the container instead of at the top of your load
• Use a rope, bungee cords, nets, or straps to tie tarps and other objects down
• Tie large items, like mattresses and construction equipment, directly to your vehicle
• Put loose items, like garbage and yard waste, in a covered container so that it is easier to secure
• Attach a flag to any items that extend beyond the back of your vehicle

For more information visit City of Edmonton's Big Bin Events page

Secure Your Load - Reporting Your Concerns


If you have a concern about a vehicle with an unsecured load:

• Discuss the concern with the driver if safe to do so
• Record the address of the violation and a description of the problem if you can't resolve it directly with the driver
•  Call 311
• Provide your name, address, phone number, and the details of your concern in case your testimony is required in court

For more information visit City of Edmonton's Unsecured Loads page
 
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