Development permits for Waste & Recycling

Development Permit Review

Waste & Recycling Services reviews development permit submissions and provides written comments as part of the Corporate Planning Applications Group (CPAG) review process for:

Development Requirements

Our requirements have undergone significant changes in order to address:

  • Commitment to increased recycling opportunities.
  • Operational protocols that recognize the impact of the current Alberta Occupation Health and Safety Legislation.
  • The ongoing increase in vehicle operation and maintenance costs.
  • The need to minimize environmental impacts and allow the recycling and waste industry to provide a high level of customer service in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Compliance with the current Waste Bylaw .

For all new applications please review Development Reviews: Design Standards for the Storage and Collection of Waste and the Specification Drawings.

Refer to these documents to design and construct storage and collection facilities to ensure a safe and serviceable development for both the customer and service provider.

Please note: These requirements are subject to revision at any time. Ensure that you have used the most recent guidelines (by date) before making submissions.

Types of development

Single family dwellings

  • Projects of four (4) or fewer dwelling units will use automated carts as approved by the Director of Waste & Recycling Services.
  • Residential developments containing five (5) dwelling units or more must use commercial containers unless approved by the Director of Waste & Recycling Services. These sites will be reviewed by Waste & Recycling Services. Any approved developments are encouraged to consider cart sharing between units to reduce the number of carts at each location.

Multi-family dwellings

  • Waste & Recycling Services reviews multi-family sites prior to the issuance of a Development Permit.

Commercial/industrial

  • Waste & Recycling Services reviews commercial/industrial sites prior to the issuance of a Development Permit.
  • Commercial and industrial developments must use commercial containers.

Mixed Use

  • Waste & Recycling Services reviews mixed use sites prior to the issuance of a Development Permit.
  • Projects that contain both multi-family and commercial uses may require separate waste and recycling facilities for collection by The City of Calgary.
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