Garbage, recycling and composting pickup schedule

Garbage, recycling and composting pickup schedule

Use the scheduling tool to find your blue, green and black cart collection days, sign up to get free pickup day reminders or print a physical calendar.

Find your pickup day

  • Type your address in the search box.
  • For holiday changes, see the holiday schedule.

Sign up for free reminders

  • Type your address in the search box
  • Select Get a reminder
  • Choose preferred notice type (email, phone etc.)
  • Add contact details and preferred day and time for your weekly reminders

Print a calendar

  • Type your address in the search box
  • Select Get a calendar
  • You can print a calendar or add an online calendar (Google, iCal, Outlook)

Download the Calgary Garbage Day app

Never miss a collection day by downloading the Calgary Garbage Day app onto your phone. View your collection schedule on-the-go and set notifications to remind you of your blue, black and green cart collection days.

Download on the App Store
Get it on Play Store

Why did my cart get missed?

Bins may not be collected at individual households if carts do not meet required collection standards. 

See this list of common issues that can prevent pickup. Make sure you have your bins set up the right way for pickup day. 

Community collection alerts

Community disruptions like weather and construction delays may interrupt waste pickup in your neighborhood. The City provides real-time community collection alerts if a large area of a neighborhood is having service delays for waste collection. 

See current waste alerts
Report a missed collection

How to use your carts

Find out information on how to properly use your carts, when to set out your carts, extra waste and what items to put into your carts.

  • Blue cart

    For recyclable materials like paper and packaging.

  • Green cart

    For compostable materials like food and yard waste.

  • Black cart

    For garbage materials that can no longer be used or diverted.

Don't know where to put an item?

What Goes Where

Use our online search tool to look up recycling, compost, and safe disposal options for hundreds of items.

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