Caution Updated: June 29, 2026, 3:44 PM

New! With continued snowmelt and rising waters, the Calgary Fire Department advises against boating and all other water activities on the Bow and Elbow Rivers, effective June 29, 2026. Learn more

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Put training pads and dog (puppy) pads into your black cart as garbage. Even if they are labelled as “eco-friendly” or “plant-based”, they still belong in the garbage. 

Caution Updated: June 29, 2026, 3:44 PM

New! With continued snowmelt and rising waters, the Calgary Fire Department advises against boating and all other water activities on the Bow and Elbow Rivers, effective June 29, 2026. Learn more

Pet training pads

How to dispose of pet training pads

Training pads

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