CITY OF EDMONTON WINTER WASTE SCHEDULE
Starting the week of October 28, 2024, the City of Edmonton will collect food scraps carts every two weeks.
For residents, this means alternating the cart that is put out each week. The black cart goes out one week and green the next. Recycling will continue to be collected weekly.
Having food scraps collected biweekly reflects the reduced demand for organics collection in the winter, driven by the lack of food scrap odors during colder months and the sharp decrease in yard waste. By switching to the winter schedule, the City of Edmonton reduces fleet emissions and helps manage the cost of waste collection to keep utility rates stable.
To make winter waste collection easier for everyone, including collectors, residents are encouraged to:
- Clear snow and ice off their carts. Don’t forget the wheels!
- Use a bag of their choice in the food scraps pail or use a paper liner in the green cart to stop food scraps from freezing to the cart.
- Shovel a one-metre space around their cart.
- Set carts out for collection one metre beside or in front of windrows.
- Store carts when not set out for collection against a fence or wall, away from cold wind.
CALL THE CITY OF EDMONTON
- Request a printed schedule by calling 311.
- You can also visit your local library to print one for a small fee.
Assisted Waste Collection
The City’s Waste Services offers an assisted waste collection service for customers who have difficulty getting their recycling or garbage to the curb or lane.
Staff can collect or help set out waste from outside the front or back door of the home. There is no additional charge for this service.
