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Book a tour of the Edmonton Waste Management Centre (EWMC) or a presentation for your school or group.
All programs are booked through our Learn About Waste Learning System. To view availability and register for a program, you will need to create an account and log in.
Ever wondered where your garbage, recycling and food scraps go? Join us for a unique opportunity to tour the Edmonton Waste Management Centre. These 2-hour tours provide an in-depth look at what happens to our waste and how we can work together to send less to the landfill.
Tours are free of charge. Groups larger than 15 people must provide a bus for the tour.
Audience: Home school students (ages 9+) and their adult family members or guardians.
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This tour can be customized to fit a variety of audiences.
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This tour will be customized to fit the needs of your group.
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Reserve a spot for yourself or a small group.
Learn more about Edmonton’s Waste Management system, waste reduction and reuse! These presentations are suitable for groups of 10 or more and available free of charge.
Audience: Grades 3-5/Home School students
Location: Virtual
Join us for an interactive presentation on waste, streaming live from the Edmonton Waste Management Centre.
Audience: Grades 4-6
Location: Virtual, in-person or at the Reuse Centre
Are you a Waste Warrior looking for a new challenge? This interactive program will take you on a trip through the world of reuse.
Audience: Grades 4-6
Location: Virtual, in-person or at the Reuse Centre
Join a Waste Educator for an adventure that will improve your waste reduction skills and make our city greener!
Audience: Grades 7-12
Location: Virtual, in-person or at the Reuse Centre
Join a waste reduction expert from the City of Edmonton for tips and tricks on reducing food waste in your home.
Audience: Grades 7-12
Location: Virtual, in-person or at the Reuse Centre
Foster a culture of waste reduction within your school with the help of a Waste Educator.
Audience: Grades 7-12
Location: Virtual, in-person or at the Reuse Centre
Explore the environmental and social impacts of the textile industry, while learning fun and positive ways to keep textiles out of landfills.
Audience: Adults
Location: Virtual or in-person at your site
Explore the benefits and challenges of recycling, and learn how to be a better recycler.
Audience: Adults
Location: Virtual or in-person at your site
This general presentation on Edmonton’s Waste System explores what happens to your waste, and covers waste sorting, set out and reduction.
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Location: Virtual or in-person at your site
This general presentation on Edmonton’s Waste System can be customized to suit the needs of your learners.
Audience: Grades 4-12/ Ages 9+/Interested Adults
Do your students have what it takes to become a Waste Warrior? Filled with activities, videos, quizzes and Waste Warrior Mission challenges, this eLearning program takes students on a journey through Edmonton’s waste system. They will learn all about the waste they produce, what happens to it, and how positive waste choices and actions protect our planet.
This program can be done at your own pace and is free of charge. It has 5 units that each take approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes.
