Garbage & Recycling Collection
Garbage (solid waste) and Recycling collection occur every Tuesday through Friday, including statutory holidays (except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day) and are picked up by a waste collection contractor.
Carts must be placed out by 7 am on collection day and are required to be brought back inside the home owner's property following collection.
All materials must be placed inside of the carts; additional boxes, bags or other items outside of the carts will not be collected. Please see the Waste & Recycling Map & Schedule to find out what day your garbage collection will be picked up.
View the Cart Usage brochure for full details on how to use and place your carts.
See the Accepted Recycling and Unacceptable Materials as per E360 Environmental Management.
Garbage & Recycling Programs
Yard Waste Collection Program
The seasonal yard waste pick-up program will be operating starting May 6, 2024.
Every year when spring arrives, get ahead of the game by cleaning up your yard and preparing for the warm days ahead.
Between May and October weekly collection of yard waste also takes place on your designated collection day. Please see the Yard Waste Infographic for details.
The most efficient way to begin your spring cleanup is to start is at the top, by pruning trees, trimming hedges and cleaning gutters. After that, work your way down. Protect your deck by cleaning and staining it, close the pool and start composting. Finish on the ground with a little lawn maintenance, garden sweep and overall assessment.
| Yard waste must be tagged with a Yard Waste label that is visible to the driver. Free labels are available at the Town Office. |
Spring and Fall Round-Up
Twice a year, Town crews pick up household items and yard waste that are not typically put in the garbage.
Please follow these guidelines:
- Place all items for disposal on the edge of your property in your back lane. Items inside your property will not be picked up.
- Sort items into piles of wood, metal, and dry ruble waste.
- Grass, sod, and compost must be bagged or put in a manageable container.
- Clean up is intended for household and yard waste only.
- Construction waste, car parts, and hazardous waste will NOT be picked up.
Spring Round-Up Pick Up Schedule
The Town of Blackfalds is holding the annual Spring – Electronics and Paint Round Up – May 13 - 17, 2024.
The Public Works Department picks up & disposes of unwanted furniture and appliances, for no charge, each spring.
All items must be placed for pick up on the Monday of that week.
Please pre-register your items by calling 403.885.4677 by May 10, 2024.
Fall Round-Up Pick Up Schedule
Round-Up for Fall TBA
Items not registered will be the responsibility of the property owner.
Recycling
Please place recyclables in the blue carts only.
Plastics Identification Codes
Please see the acceptable materials provided by E360 here.
Remember to leave at least 1 m (3 ft) around your carts so you can comfortably walk between and around them. For more information click here.
Solid Waste Transfer Station
Blackfalds’ residents can dispose residential waste at the solid waste transfer station using their utility bill account number! Input the first 6 digits up to the decimal point, followed by the # key.
We are located at 5411 South St. See map.
Regular Hours of Operation
Tue - Sat from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
See Acceptable Materials and other information.
* Residential waste disposal not accepted or any commercial & industrial waste must be taken to the City of Red Deer Waste Management Facility located at 1709 - 40 Ave, Red Deer.
RV Dump Station
The RV Dump Station is closed for the season.
RV Dump Station
The 4-bay RV dump station is located east of the Wadey Centre at 4400 South St.
There is no cost for using the dump station.
Batteries in Garbage or Recycling
Batteries in Garbage or Recycling Cause Fires
Batteries need to be disposed of as e-waste or hazardous waste so they can be carefully handled to prevent these fires.
Batteries pose a very serious fire risk when disposed of improperly. When batteries end up in the garbage or recycling they often get punctured or crushed, which can damage the separation between the cathode and anode, causing them to catch fire or explode.
In addition to the fire danger, batteries can also contain toxic chemicals, including lithium, cadmium, sulfuric acid and lead.
For these reasons DO NOT put batteries in the garbage or mix them in with your recycling.