How much waste was disposed of at Rocky View County transfer sites in 2023?

Rocky View County has collected statistics on the number of garbage, recyclables, and organics thrown out in 2023.

According to the county, a total of 53,994 people visited a self-haul site in the county last year.

The Hamlet of Langdon also has a transfer site.

"Out of those who visited, we collected 1,367 metric tons of garbage, 564 metric tons of recyclables, and 396 metric tons of organics. That is 5,130,157 pounds. Which is approximately 13 Blue Whales, 2,600 moose, or 893 fully loaded F150s – that’s a lot of waste," wrote the county on its Facebook page.

Staff with the county mentioned that collected items will be recycled or repurposed to help make new products.