Big changes are coming to the Waste, Recycling, and NEW Organics program in Thorsby! To learn more about these changes, read here. Did you know?Canada is the main waste offender in the world with 694 kg of waste generated per person per year. Out of that, 510 kg goes to landfills rather than recycling facilities.The amount of annual waste per capita is 36.1 metric…
Big changes are coming to the Waste, Recycling, and NEW Organics program in Thorsby! To learn more about these changes, read here. Did you know?The average Automated Side Loader (ASL) truck is 16 to 32 cubic yards, though some models can be as large as 37 or 43 cubic yards! Compared to the size of Thorsby streets, those trucks can feel gigantic. Having multiple trucks…
Big changes are coming to the Waste, Recycling, and NEW Organics program in Thorsby! To learn more about these changes, read here. Did you know?The Town of Thorsby has about 435 properties currently receiving collection services, 403 of those being residential! For an average family of four in a household, they would produce around 2 tons of waste annually. For…
Big changes are coming to the Waste, Recycling, and NEW Organics program in Thorsby! To learn more about these changes, read here. Did you know?The waste management industry is one of the oldest industries in the world. Archeologists have discovered landfills that are thousands of years old! In 500 B.C, the city of Athens in Greece had a very rudimentary type of…
UPDATE, Sept 22 / 2025: Listen to the full show by going to: Let’s Go There with A.J. Keller | 840 CFCW AM ---- A.J. Keller of 840 CFCW is hosting a new show each Saturday from 2-4pm. This show is called "Let's Go There" and it will focus on a community in the CFCW's listening area.On September 13th, it'll be focused on Thorsby!Stay tuned to hear about our little…
Big changes are coming to the Waste, Recycling, and NEW Organics program in Thorsby! To learn more about these changes, read here. Did you know?Organic recycling is a process that involves breaking down organic waste materials, such as food scraps, yard waste, and agricultural residues, into valuable resources. It is an environmentally friendly alternative to landfill…
Big changes are coming to the Waste, Recycling, and NEW Organics program in Thorsby! To learn more about these changes, read here. Did you know? In 2022, the world produced 62 billion kg of electronic waste (e-waste)—the equivalent of 1.55 million trucks—double the amount generated in 2010.Electronic waste (e-waste) includes unwanted electronic equipment, such…
Big changes are coming to the Waste, Recycling, and NEW Organics program in Thorsby! To learn more about these changes, read here. Did you know?People have been separating food scraps for composting in their kitchens in other countries for decades. One of the biggest obstacles to composting at home is the fear of smelly food scraps in the kitchen, but with a few…
The Town of Thorsby has recently signed a new contract with Integrity Waste Solutions Inc., the current providers for Waste/Recycling services. This contract adds organic waste bins for residents, increased the frequency of recycling, and reduced the frequency of waste collection in consideration for the arrival of organics. What are the changes for the average resident?Starting…
Due to the Nationwide Canada Post Strike, Utility Bills will not be mailed out until regular mail delivery is resumed. Please see notice for further information
