Edmonton Garbage & Recycling

Waste collection in Edmonton is provided through the City of Edmonton’s Waste Services system and funded through municipal utility billing.

Your Standard Curbside Service (Most Houses)

Single-family homes receive curbside cart collection.

What you get

When you move in, the property typically includes:

♻️ Recycling collection (blue bags or carts depending on area)
🟢 Food scraps cart (green cart)
🗑️ Garbage cart

Containers remain with the property.

Collection Schedule

Collection varies by neighbourhood but generally includes:

• Garbage — every 2 weeks

• Recycling — every 2 weeks

• Food scraps — weekly

Residents can check schedules using the WasteWise app or online calendar.

Set carts out by 7:00 a.m. on collection day.

Recycling Program

Edmonton uses a single-stream recycling system.

Accepted items

• Paper and cardboard

• Plastic containers

• Glass bottles and jars

• Metal cans

Quick tips

• Keep recyclables loose or properly bagged where required

• Lightly rinse containers

• Follow sorting guidance in WasteWise tools

Garbage Collection

Garbage pickup occurs every two weeks.

Garbage rules:

• Garbage must be bagged

• Lid must fully close

• Extra waste may require additional service arrangements

Yard Waste Collection (Seasonal)

Yard waste is collected through the food scraps cart during the growing season.

Accepted yard waste

• Leaves and grass

• Plants and garden waste

• Small branches

Seasonal drop-off depots are also available.

Large Items & Special Waste

Eco Stations & Drop-Off Depots

Accept:

• Electronics

• Paint and chemicals

• Appliances

• Household hazardous waste

Some items may require fees.

Compost & Food Waste

Edmonton operates a citywide Food Scraps Program.

Accepted items include:

• Food waste

• Meat and bones

• Coffee grounds

• Food-soiled paper

This program significantly reduces landfill waste.

How You Pay for It

Waste collection is funded through a monthly waste utility rate included on EPCOR utility bills.

Rates vary based on garbage cart size.