80/20 by 2020
We're serious about recycling and have set ambitious goals for the future to reduce waste added to our landfills. The City of Calgary's long-term goal is to reduce the amount of waste going to landfills to just 20 per cent, and recycling or recovering 80 per cent of waste materials by the year 2020. Today, 80 per cent of waste goes into the landfills and 20 per cent is recycled, but through innovative
recycling programs and
organics management, we'll be able to reach our target.
Our recycling programs
Waste & Recycling Services provides recycling opportunities for residents through the following:
Waste & Recycling Services also provides recycling services to businesses on a fee-for-service basis. For commercial recycling opportunities, visit Commercial Services.
