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Five Unit Garbage Collection Limit

To reduce the quantity of garbage going to the landfill site, The City of Red Deer has a five unit limit on residential garbage collection.
 
A unit of waste is defined as:
  • A standard garbage bag or
  • A standard garbage can
  • Weighing no more than 25 kg (55 lbs)
If you have more than the five unit limit, an extra tag(s) is required. The tags are $1 each and may be purchased at City Hall, the Collicutt Centre or the G.H. Dawe Community Centre. Wrap the tag(s) around the top of the extra bag(s).
 
There are several options to help you reduce your waste:
  • The City's residential recycling program
  • The City's yard waste collection program
  • Backyard composting
You may also choose to deliver your extra garbage to the landfill. 
 
For more information on the five unit limit, please call the Blue Line at (403) 340-BLUE (2583).