Garbage, Recycling & Organics

As part of our COVID-19 response, we have temporarily suspended cash transactions at the Landfill. Please plan ahead, and bring a debit card, credit card (Visa or Master Card), or cheque. Commercial customers can continue to use pre-approved accounts.

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The City of Red Deer provides green, blue and black cart service to residents living in single family homes, recycling and garbage collection for residents living in multi-family properties, garbage collection services to commercial customers and operates a Waste Management Facility which includes a landfill, a broad range of recycling opportunities, and household hazardous waste drop-off.

When does it go?

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Where does it go?

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Green cart

Green Cart

Learn about our organics collection program including your collection schedule and what goes inside.

Blue Cart

Blue Cart

Learn about our recycling collection program including your collection schedule and what goes inside.

Black Cart

Black Cart

Learn about our garbage collection program including your collection schedule and what goes inside.

tractor moving waste in landfill

Landfill

The Waste Management Facility includes the landfill, interpretive centre, and household hazardous waste, yard waste and electronics drop-off depots.