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Garbage, recycling and collection in Red Deer
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Red Deer, Alberta: garbage, recycling and collection. Find local rules, practical steps, useful answers and official service links.
Key information
Red Deer’s green cart changes frequency in winter. Cart size and the black cart charge are separate from the choice of materials. Use the item search for the current recycling list, which has expanded beyond some older summaries.
On this page
At a glance
| Question | Quick answer |
|---|---|
| How often is the green cart collected? | Weekly from early April to mid-November, then every other week with the blue cart until early April. |
| What is the green cart weight limit? | Small carts including contents must stay under 45 kilograms, and medium carts under 90 kilograms. |
| What does glass recycling exclude? | The blue-cart guidance excludes household glass such as mirrors and drinking glasses, even though accepted glass containers are included. |
Sources: reddeer.ca waste service information · reddeer.ca waste service information · reddeer.ca waste service information
Plan your next step
- Find your service
Check the address, building type and collector for the material.
- Sort and prepare
Use the local container, quantity, weight and set-out rules.
- Check the date
Use the address calendar and the correct reporting route if collection fails.
Collection, containers and dates
How often is the green cart collected?
Weekly from early April to mid-November, then every other week with the blue cart until early April.
Can pet waste go in the green cart?
Yes. The listed organics include pet waste, kitty litter, fur and feathers, alongside accepted food and yard material.
Can diapers go in organics?
No. The green cart exclusions include diapers, plastic bags, ash, soil and rocks.
Sorting and special services
What is the green cart weight limit?
Small carts including contents must stay under 45 kilograms, and medium carts under 90 kilograms.
How can I set out extra yard waste?
Only alongside a full green cart, using the city’s extra-yard preparation rules.
Can flexible packaging and foam be recycled?
The current blue-cart page lists accepted flexible packaging and foam categories. Check the specific item and preparation instructions.
Problems, exceptions and help
What does glass recycling exclude?
The blue-cart guidance excludes household glass such as mirrors and drinking glasses, even though accepted glass containers are included.
What black cart sizes are listed?
120, 240 and 360 litres. The black cart size determines the household collection charge.
Can I change the green cart size too?
The black-cart page says green cart size is based on lot size, while blue or black size changes can be requested.
Who handles cart size requests?
Call 403-340-2583 or email carts@reddeer.ca. The published exchange fee is $60, with some new-account exceptions.
Local service links
These are the service sources used for this Red Deer guide. Use their current forms, calendars and notices when completing a task.
- reddeer.ca waste service information
- reddeer.ca waste service information
- reddeer.ca waste service information
Sources: reddeer.ca waste service information · reddeer.ca waste service information · reddeer.ca waste service information