Grande Prairie's Aquatera Eco Centre wins provincial recycling award
The Alberta Recycling Management Authority singled out the facility for safe, responsible handling of collected materials and customer service.
The Aquatera Eco Centre has been named one of the recipients of the 2026 Collection Site Award of Excellence from the Alberta Recycling Management Authority. The award recognizes the centre's performance, environmental stewardship and safe, responsible management of materials collected from residents.
Sarah Kaut, Solid Waste Operations Manager at Aquatera, said the recognition reflects the work of the team in delivering service while supporting environmental sustainability in the community. She said the organization remains committed to helping residents manage waste responsibly and efficiently.
Vaughn Bend, Aquatera's Chief Executive Officer, credited the collaborative efforts of employees, customers and community partners for the achievement, saying the collective work is making a meaningful impact on responsible waste management and environmental stewardship.
Aquatera thanked its employees, customers and stakeholders for their contributions toward earning the award.
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