County of Wetaskiwin updating transfer station cards with RFID

The County of Wetaskiwin is updating its transfer station cards from paper to plastic with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. 

Starting Aug. 1, residents can apply for the new, permanent card online on the county’s website or in-person at the county office. 

Once the application is processed, permanent cards will be delivered by mail or available for pick up at the county office. The plastic cards don’t expire.

The permanent cards will officially come into effect in September, 2025.

Paper cards will not be mailed out this year and won’t be accepted at county transfer sites after Oct. 1, 2025. 

“This upgrade will make access to transfer stations more efficient by securely and automatically identifying cardholders,” stated a press release.

The RFID must be presented in order to access and use any county transfer station.

The county advises residents to store the card in a secure location. 

Landowners within the County are eligible for one free transfer station card. Additional and replacement cards will be issued at a cost of $25.

“The county is pleased to move towards modern technology in this initiative,” said Reeve Josh Bishop.

“The new RFID system will allow the county to provide reliable and cost-effective waste management services to residents in the long term.”