Winter green cart schedule

Starting in November, your green cart will be collected every other week. This seasonal schedule helps match service to the lower volumes of yard waste during colder months.

Weekly collection will return in April 2026, when spring clean-up season begins.

We know Calgary’s weather can be unpredictable. That’s why we base the schedule on long-term trends—when cart volumes usually drop and when snowy conditions often arrive. By planning ahead, we keep the program reliable, cost-effective, and ready with the right trucks, drivers, and resources in place.

·         Visit calgary.ca/cartschedule to check your cart pickup schedule and sign up for reminders.

·         Make it easy to remember your cart collection schedule this winter by downloading the Calgary Garbage Day app.

·         If you have extra yard waste, you can also bring it to a City Eco Centre for composting. Free Fall Yard Waste Program – running Friday September 19 – Saturday, Nov 1, 2025

 

Thank you for doing your part to keep Calgary clean and green year-round!

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Did you know that The City provides free reminders for your blue, black and green cart pick-up days?

All you need to do is sign up! When it’s time to put your carts out for collection, we’ll send you a reminder. When you sign up, you will get:

• instant access to your pick-up schedule,

• notifications about any changes to your collection schedule and,

• useful tips for using your blue, green and black carts.

 

It’s easy!

 

Option 1: Go to calgary.ca/cartschedule​

Option 2: Download the Garbage Day App onto your phone​