Learn more about Claystone
As a landfill, as a waste collection service provider, and as an investment for our five shareholder municipalities, Claystone takes accountability seriously – to the municipalities and the residents who call the region home. This page provides insights into our operations and how Claystone is growing and adapting to the evolving waste industry.
Grow a Giant, Grow Community: Claystone Waste’s Pumpkin Contest Returns!
Ready to dig in and grow something spectacular this summer? Claystone Waste is thrilled to announce the return of our annual Giant Pumpkin Growing Contest!
Youth Volleyball Gets Boost from Claystone Community Grant
Youth in Ryley, Tofield, Beaver County, Vegreville, and surrounding communities will have even more opportunities to get involved in sport this season, thanks to the
TRASH TALK: HOW A MODERN LANDFILL CELL IS BUILT
When people hear the word landfill, they often imagine a simple hole in the ground where waste is buried and forgotten. In reality, modern landfills
Community Grant Spotlight: Friends of Ryley School Society
As part of our Community Grant recipient highlights, we’re featuring the Friends of Ryley School Society, a dedicated, volunteer-run organization that plays a vital role
Supporting our Community When it Matters Most
At Claystone, we’re proud to provide essential services — and just as proud to support our neighbours and the communities we call home. As a
Investing in Our Neighbours: Claystone Waste’s Good Neighbour Grant
A question we often get is, “What exactly is the Good Neighbour Grant, and how does it work?” Simply put, it is money that Claystone pays every
Trash Talk: Odour Monitoring
Odours are one of the most common concerns for landfills. Claystone takes odour management very seriously, and we continue to take proactive steps to manage
Why is compost always the culprit? (Spoiler alert – it’s not)
Most of the odour complaints we receive – or hear about on social media – are blamed on our compost facility. The odours are usually
History of Claystone and the Compost Approvals
The questions we see most often are regarding our composting facilities – who approved it and why wasn’t the community consulted on it. Given the
Addressing Odour Concerns in Ryley and Beaver County
Over the past few months, residents of Ryley and Beaver County have shared concerns related to odours in the region. As the operators of both
October 6, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Wind Direction: W at 15.8 km/h Hydro Vac Odours (Non Claystone) detected (2/5) near Checkpoint 4. No odours detected at other checkpoint locations.
October 5, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Wind Direction: N at 12.2 km/h No odours detected at other checkpoint locations.
October 2, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Wind Direction: NNE at 2.6 km/h No odours detected at checkpoint locations.
October 1, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Wind Direction: NW at 7.6 km/h Lagoon odours (1/5) and Hydro Carbon – Non Claystone odours detected (1/5) near Checkpoint 2. No odours detected at
September 29, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Wind Direction: WNW at 18.0 km/h No odours detected at checkpoint locations.
