By rdnewsNOW staff

Fire

Sylvan Lake Waste Transfer Site garbage disposal closed until further notice

Jul 22, 2024 | 4:24 PM

Garbage disposal at the Waste Transfer Site in Sylvan Lake is closed until further notice due to fire.

According to Town o fficials, underground embers from branch disposal were re-ignited by today’s winds and high temperatures. However, thanks to quick acting staff and the Fire Department, officials say the fire was extinguished quickly, and no injuries were sustained.

The Town says it will announce the reopening of the garbage disposal as soon as it is safe.

Closed until further notice:

• Garbage disposal at the Waste Transfer Site
• Weigh scales

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Questions?

• Contact us online to ask a question about the Waste Transfer Site

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