Hanna Dump Hours: A Comprehensive Guide

Are you a resident of Hanna, Alberta, or the surrounding area looking for information on the Hanna dump hours? Look no further! This comprehensive guide will provide you with all the essential details you need to know about the Hanna dump, including its hours of operation, accepted materials, and guidelines.

Hanna Dump Hours

The Hanna dump, officially known as the Hanna Transfer Station, is located at NW 16-31-14-W4. It is open to the public during the following hours:

• Summer Hours (April 1 – October 31): Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Winter Hours (November 1 – March 31): Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

The Hanna dump is closed on all statutory holidays.

Accepted Materials

The Hanna dump accepts a wide range of materials, including:

• All Batteries
• Appliances with Freon
• Cardboard & Mixed Paper
• Chemical Jugs
• Clean Wood Burn Area
• Demolition
• Electronic Waste
• Household Waste
• Paint
• Propane Bottles
• Scrap Metal
• Special Areas 2
• Tires

Guidelines for Using the Hanna Dump

To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Hanna dump, please adhere to the following guidelines:

• Stop at the stop sign and wait for an attendant to inspect your load.
• Construction/Demolition/Renovation (C&D) materials:
  • No flooring material (carpet, underlay, tile) accepted in the Transfer Station Building.
  • No concrete products of any kind.
  • No asbestos of any kind.
  • No dump trucks or dump trailers permitted.
• Municipal Solid Waste (MSW):
  • Must be bagged at all times.
  • No hazardous, medical, or liquid waste accepted.
  • No burning barrels or ashes permitted.
• Recycle Area:
  • Tires must be free of all debris.
  • Burn Pit (Clean Wood):
    • No railway ties, treated wood, stained, painted, or debris.
    • Single trunk trees over 6 inches in diameter cut into 12-inch lengths.
    • No dump trucks or trailers permitted.
• Scrap Metal:
  • No scrap metal accepted in the Transfer Station Building.
  • Must be free of all debris and tightly rolled and secured.
  • No dump trucks or dump trailers permitted.
• Propane Bottles:
  • No bottles accepted in the Transfer Station Building or Youngstown Landfill.
  • No bottles accepted over 100 lbs capacity.
• Cardboard and Mixed Paper Recycling:
  • Cardboard and mixed paper must be bagged if not recycled.
• Paint Recycling:
  • To be placed in designated containers.
  • Paint containers must not be damaged, leaking, or missing labels.
• Fridges, Freezers, Water Coolers, Air Conditioners:
  • Must be recycled in an upright position with doors facing each other.
  • Units must be checked to ensure they are empty of all waste material.
  • There will be a $15.00/unit fee for Freon removal.
• Agricultural Waste Disposal & Recycling:
  • Grain bag and twine recycling is available at the Youngstown Landfill.
  • Grain bags must be rolled tightly and secured with twine.
  • Twine must be bagged, clean, dry, loosely packed, and free of debris.
• Chemical/Pesticide Jug Storage Recycling Area:
  • Empty clean plastic agricultural chemical containers, 20 L or less, free of cardboard packaging and all liquid.
  • All chemical and pesticide jugs must be bagged.
• Batteries:
  • All batteries accepted in designated areas.
• Electronics Recycling (E-waste):
  • All E-waste accepted in designated areas.
• Dead Animals:
  • No dead animals accepted at the Transfer Station or Landfill.
• Compost:
  • Only leaves and grass.
  • No other debris of any kind.
• Burning Barrels Are Not Permitted:
  • No burning barrels, fire pits, or ashes accepted at any time.
• No Scavenging:
  • No scavenging is permitted at any time.

Additional Information

For more information on the Hanna dump, including a detailed list of accepted and prohibited materials, please visit the Big Country Waste Management Commission website. You can also contact the Hanna Transfer Station directly at (403) 854-2232.

Conclusion

The Hanna dump is an essential resource for residents of Hanna and the surrounding area. By following the guidelines outlined in this article, you can help ensure the safe and efficient operation of the dump. Please remember to dispose of your waste responsibly and to respect the property and staff of the Hanna Transfer Station.