Reminder: Changes to Utility Rates and Services on May Invoice
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As you receive your May utility invoice, please note that new rates, terminology, and services are now in effect, following updates to Utility Bylaw No. 2301 and Solid Waste & Recycling Bylaw No. 2298. These changes were approved by Council on January 14, 2025 and officially took effect on April 1, 2025.
Below is a summary of the key updates you’ll notice on your bill:
Terminology Changes
The names of several services have changed to align with updated bylaw terminology:
| Service | Old Description | New Description |
|---|---|---|
| Garbage | Solid Waste | Solid Waste & Organics |
| Recycling | Recycling | Recycling Residential / Commercial |
| Sewer (Metered) | Sewer / Wastewater | Wastewater Usage & Admin |
| Sewer (Non-Metered) | Sewer Flat Fee | Wastewater Connection Only |
| Sewer (Non-Connected) | Non-Connection Sewer Charge | Wastewater Non-Connection |
| Stormwater | Stormwater Management | Stormwater Management Flat Fee |
| Water | Water Usage & Admin | Water Usage & Admin |
| WWTP Capital | WWTP Capital Cost Recovery | WWTP Capital Contribution |
Rate Adjustments
| Service | Previous Fee | New Fee (Effective Apr. 1) |
|---|---|---|
| Solid Waste & Organics | $18.61 | $19.17 |
| Recycling (Residential) | $11.23 | $7.50 |
| Recycling (Commercial) | $18.60 | $19.16 |
| Wastewater Usage & Admin | $1.94/m³ + $6.62 | $2.13/m³ + $7.30 |
| Wastewater Connection Only | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Wastewater Non-Connection | $5.75 | $5.75 |
| Stormwater Fee | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Water Usage & Admin | $1.94/m³ + $6.62 | $2.13/m³ + $7.30 |
| WWTP Capital Contribution | $14.25 | $14.25 |
| Bulk Water | $6.63/m³ | $8.25/m³ |
New Fees and Services
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Construction Water (New Developments): $200 flat fee
(Previously no charge; required until the building is occupied and metered.) -
After-Hours Utility Services:
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Service Connection (after hours): $50
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Service Disconnection (after hours): $50
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Callouts after hours (minimum 3-hour charge): $80/hour
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New Landfill Fee (Out-of-region - Edson and Yellowhead County - users): $80/tonne
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Additional Solid Waste Container (Grey): $7.50/month
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Additional Organics Container (Green): No charge
**Please note that extra bin bookings are now closed until GFL receives their next shipment.**
These changes help support the sustainability and maintenance of our essential utility services and infrastructure. We appreciate your understanding as we roll out these updates.
For full details, visit Fees and Charges: The Town of Edson.
If you have questions about your invoice, contact our Utility Department at 780-723-4401 or email utilities@edson.ca.