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1. What goes in the black cart?

Waste is any material that isn't organic and can't be recycled. 

• Regular household garbage, furnace & water filters, garden hoses
• Diapers & baby wipes, bandages, dental floss, razors, makeup, toothbrushes, toothpaste, twist ties
• Non-recyclable packaging, bows, ribbons, Christmas ornaments, hangers (metal & plastic)
• Mixed material items (eg. broken toys containing metal, plastic, rubber, cloth) that can’t be separated
• Balloons, chalk, crayons, felt, gum, tape, photos, chip bags, candy wrappers, plastic straws & cutlery
• Cassette tapes, CD’s, mirrors, rope, rubber bands, stickers, yarn
• Ceramic or pottery dishes, pillows, scouring pads, soap, sponges, swiffer dusters, tarps, tiles
• Household project waste - small enough to fit into a bag in your cart: carpet, rug, treated wood, wall paper, blinds

2. How do I use my cart?

1. be rolled out by 7am; and
2. have 1 metre perimeter of space around each; and
3. have the lid closed; and
4. have the wheels of the cart on the curb (front of the house) or wheels of the cart on the edge of the alley; and
5. be free of contamination (items in the wrong cart or not prepared properly).

3. What if I missed collection?

If your cart met all requirements but was not collected please call us at 403-851-2277 with your name, address, phone number and colour of cart missed.  We will call you back by the next business day.

4. What if I have excess waste?

Excess waste bags are available to purchase for $3 each and they should be left 1m away from your waste cart on collection day.