coronavirus has been declared at an Edmonton recycling facility, the city confirmed on Friday. Interim city manager Adam Laughlin said the city has “been advised that employees of one of our contractors working in the materials recovery facility at the Edmonton Waste Management Centre, they’ve recently tested positive for COVID-19.“I’d like to confirm that there is no public exposure to this facility or public access and that no City of Edmonton employees are affected,” Laughlin said.While the materials recovery facility, known as the MRF, is owned by the city, its operated by Suez Canada Waste Services.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Materials from Edmontonians’ blue bags and recycling depots.