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Waste & Recycling

Waste, recycling and organics management is an essential service that the City of Lethbridge is proud to provide to our community. The City offers both residential and commercial waste management to customers within the City of Lethbridge.

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Waste Wizard

Not sure where to throw away a particular item or which cart to put out on collection day? Ask the Waste Wizard!

Residential Collection

Residential garbage, recyclables and organics are emptied weekly based on a zone collection schedule.

Lethbridge Loop App

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Residential Rates

Review our current rates for residential waste, recycling and organics collection.

waste big item pick up workers loading mattress

Large Item Service

Lethbridge offers a way to dispose of unwanted, bulky household waste such as couches, mattresses, household furnishings and more.

Waste and Environment News

City prepares to celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day is on the horizon! The City of Lethbridge is gearing up to celebrate and advocate for the environment. Please join us for a day of education and action Saturday, April 26 at Legacy Park with a range of activities planned for all ages.
Mandatory business waste reports due today
The deadline for businesses, organizations and institutions to submit their annual mandatory waste reports is today.

More than 500 businesses have already filed their reports with the free and easy-to-use online system, which takes less than five minutes to complete. The online portal will automatically close at the end of the day.
Local restaurant serving up hot tips for waste diversion
Do you have reservations about reporting business waste?

Jeff and Allison Gliege, co-owners of Firestone Restaurant and Bar, felt overwhelmed when the City introduced its mandatory recycling and mandatory organics program. Rather than fear it, they gave it a shot – and quickly realized it wasn’t as daunting as it seemed.
Businesses reminded to submit mandatory waste reports by January 31
The City of Lethbridge is reminding businesses, organizations and institutions to submit their annual mandatory waste diversion reports by Friday, January 31.

More than 450 businesses have already filed their reports with the free and easy-to-use online system, which takes less than five minutes to complete.

Waste Wizard

Not sure where to throw away a particular item? Ask the Waste Wizard! Use the Waste Wizard to:

Search by item name to learn which bin to put it in.
Get up-to-date collection schedules and information.
Set collection reminder notifications.

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