Waste and Recycling Education Resources
Sort it Right Quiz!
Green, blue or black cart? Landfill Throw ‘n’ Go or household hazardous waste drop-off? Test your sorting knowledge and learn about Calgary's waste diversion programs in a fun way with our waste sorting game. Sort materials correctly and win fun items for your own digital park!
School Tours
Bring your students to visit and explore what happens to Calgary’s waste. We will teach you the steps you can take to help reduce Calgary’s dependence on landfills.
Visit our Landfill and composting facility tour page for more details.
Green Calgary

Generation Green
Youth programming for Grades 7-12 that promotes positive environmental action.

Landfill tours
Wonder where your garbage goes? Visit our landfill and learn why waste diversion programs are so important. We will teach you how to reduce the materials that end up there.
Call 311 to book.
*Group must provide bus.
Visit the Composting Facility
Plan an outing to our viewing gallery and get a first-hand look inside Calgary's new compost facility. You will learn how food and yard waste is transformed into a valuable resource.
Call 311 to book.

Visit the Recycling Facility
Where do materials you toss into your blue cart go? Visit us to learn how recyclables are sorted at the Recycling Facility.
Call 311 to book.
Lunch and Learn
We can make your next lunch hour a learning opportunity at our place or yours.
Workplaces and community groups can call 311 to book.

English Language Learners

We offer friendly step-by-step instructions on using Calgary's waste and recycling services and programs for groups with varying English levels.
Call 311 to book.
Trade shows and booths
Request a booth for your next environment fair, trade show or community event.
Call 311 to book.

Kid’s colouring and activity book
