Roseridge introduces Reuse-It Centre at its new ground-level facility

By Stephen Dafoe
Roseridge Waste Management Services Commission unveiled its newly improved
operation in November, marking a significant step in its long-term strategic plan to
enhance accessibility and continued environmental stewardship. A standout feature of
the upgrade is the elimination of the need to drive up to the active tipping face. The
entire facility now operates on ground level, simplifying waste and recycling disposal for
residents.
The new Reuse-It Centre, developed in response to community feedback, provides a
dedicated space for exchanging and repurposing gently used items. Visitors can now
drop off and pick up items, promoting reuse and reducing waste.
“We’ve noticed that public demand is currently low, given the time of year,” said Susan
Berry, Executive Director of Roseridge Waste Management Services Commission.
“However, we hope that this continues to grow over time as more residents become
aware of the service and embrace the opportunities it offers.”
The Reuse-It Centre accepts items such as bicycles, gardening tools, sports equipment
(excluding protective gear and underclothing), wood furniture, gently used construction
materials, and home repair tools. However, residents should take books, cookware,
seasonal décor, and children’s toys to local thrift stores. Upholstered furniture and
mattresses are considered garbage and cannot be accepted at the centre.
The commission’s commitment to sustainability is evident in these updates, which seek
to reduce landfill contributions, preserve valuable air space at the landfill for future use,
and support a circular economy by encouraging reuse, recycling, and resource
recovery.
“Our vision for the future includes protecting the environment through proper sorting of
resources and reducing waste going to landfill,” Berry explained.
For more information on the new facility, including a complete list of acceptable
recycling items, visit Roseridge.ab.ca.