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Top three ways to make your recycling count
Every item you put in your blue cart or community recycling depot all adds up to make a difference. Here are some easy tips to make sure your recycling always counts. |
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Spring yard waste drop-off at City landfills
Between April 19 and June 2, you can take your leaves, branches, plants and other yard waste to any City of Calgary Landfill for composting, free! |
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Live in an apartment or condo? Learn how you can recycle today and help shape your recycling options for tomorrow.
Have your say this spring. Participate in an open house to learn about and provide feedback on potential service options for multi-family recycling. Find out how you can participate online. |
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Construction and demolition waste options and update
Do you know your options for commercial construction and demolition waste? Learn about The City’s recycling and disposal services, as well as upcoming changes. |
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Green Cart pilot - What's new?
Since green carts rolled out across four communities in March 2012, we've collected 1.9 million kilograms of food and yard waste, and seen more than a 40 per cent reduction in garbage in those communities.Later this spring, we will bring recommendations to Council for a city-wide program. In the meantime, pilot participants may continue to use their green carts for all their food and yard waste.
Learn more about the Green Cart pilot. |
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What really happens to an apple core in the landfill?
Find out why turning food and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost for gardens, parks and farms is better than burying it in a landfill. |
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Recycle your end-of-life electronics
Have an old non-functioning TV, computer or monitor taking up space in your home? Take it to one of our conveniently-located electronics recycling drop-off locations, which now includes the three City of Calgary landfills. Learn more about electronics recycling. |
