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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!
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Residential Collection

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

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Residential Rates

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

  • 2026 Victoria Day Service Level Changes

    Monday, May 18, is Victoria Day. The City of Lethbridge will have service level changes.
  • Weekly green cart collection returns May 5

    With warmer weather rolling in, the City of Lethbridge is reminding residents to roll out their curbside green carts every week for pick-up. 

    Weekly collection resumes next week, May 5.
  • Explore Lethbridge this weekend with Jane’s Walk

    Lace up a pair of comfy walking shoes and step into the heart of your community! 

    Jane’s Walk 2026 takes place May 1-3. Local events will cover topics and spaces like public art, parks, historic sites, neighbourhoods, nature and more. All events are free to attend. 
  • Earth Day highlights community waste diversion efforts

    The City of Lethbridge is recognizing the community’s role in the continued success of the curbside organics program as it wraps up its third year.  

    Earth Day also brings heaps of compost to giveaway, weekend activities and the return of the household battery collection program. 

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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