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Altona Waste Disposal Ground Licence Sets Three-Stream Collection Rules

Residents sort household waste into garbage, recycling and compost streams under limits set by Environment Act Licence No. 3193 and the town's year-round collection program.

By Altona Policy Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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The Town of Altona operates the Altona Waste Disposal Ground under Environment Act Licence No. 3193 issued in 2016. The licence covers a Class 1 Waste Disposal Ground located on SE ¼ 27-2-1 WPM that serves both the Town of Altona and the Municipality of Rhineland. The licence establishes the regulatory framework for waste handling in the area.

Altona runs a year-round three-stream waste collection program that separates garbage, recycling and compost. The program restricts collection to items that cannot go into compost or recycling carts. This structure requires residents to separate materials at the source before placing them at the curb.

Collection Limits for Residents

Residential garbage collection is limited to one 30-gallon bag per week unless a resident purchases a $2 tag for an additional bag. Compostable materials have no weekly collection limit but must be placed in green carts holding up to 130 lbs, handled containers holding up to 50 lbs, or compostable bags holding up to 35 lbs. These container rules apply to all households using the service.

Service Area and Daily Operations

The Altona Waste Disposal Ground accepts material from both the town and the neighbouring Municipality of Rhineland. The three-stream system directs residents to place only non-recyclable and non-compostable items in the garbage stream. The collection program operates continuously throughout the year to maintain consistent service for local households.

The licence and collection rules together determine how waste moves from homes to the disposal ground. Residents follow the separation requirements and weight limits when preparing materials for weekly pickup. The program continues under the existing licence terms without a set end date for the current requirements.

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