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  • Waste Garbage Recycling Bins in alley
    City Council approves Waste Management Master Plan

    No time is going to ‘waste’ in the City’s efforts toward a more sustainable future. 

    Lethbridge City Council on Tuesday voted to approve the Waste Management Master Plan (WMMP) proposed by the City of Lethbridge’s Waste & Environment department.

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    For those about to reduce, reuse, and recycle… we salute you! 🎵

    The City of Lethbridge invites the community to ‘trash’ their wasteful habits and take part in Waste Reduction Week!

  • Coulee Fest 2024 green tractor
    City eager to celebrate community and partnerships at Coulee Fest

    Don’t put your summer clothes into storage just yet! 

    The City of Lethbridge is excited to partner with Lethbridge Polytechnic during Coulee Fest, the institution’s annual end-of-summer party which runs this Saturday, September 14, from noon to 5 p.m.

  • contaminant Bear Spray up close
    Bear spray and blue carts are a ‘grizzly’ mix

    City staff at the Waste and Recycling Centre have seen an increase in hazardous materials received from residential blue carts in recent weeks. Multiple cans of bear spray have been found by staff in the last week, with one can rupturing. This caused an evacuation of the recycling facility, with some staff feeling the effects of the spray. 

  • Curbing residential cart contamination with AI

    The City’s Waste & Environment department has launched a pilot program using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to keep residential waste streams cleaner and increase cost savings.

  • Climate Adaptation Graphic
    City Council approves Climate Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan

    City Council took proactive steps to mitigate the costs and risks associated with extreme weather for the community for years to come today.

     

  • Yellow Fish Road Stencil Stormwater Rain Only
    Environment Blitz Days!

    Get ready for an environmental education! The City of Lethbridge Parks & Cemeteries and Water, Wastewater & Stormwater teams are gearing up for three days of teaching and action.

  • Reuse Rendezvous graphic
    Reuse Rendezvous this weekend

    Spring cleaning and decluttering this weekend? Looking to find some free treasures in unwanted items? Good news! Reuse Rendezvous is back!

  • baby breath flowers in vase
    Green Cart Caution: Why Baby’s Breath Doesn't Belong

    Although this plant looks harmless, it is an invasive species and is provincially regulated in Alberta as a noxious weed.

  • ICI bins
    Building a greener future with waste diversion measures

    When it comes to laying the foundation for a greener future for our community, one local company has been leading the way as environmental leaders in their industry, brick by brick.