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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

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

  • Beyond-the-Bin Recycling Roundup - October 17

    The City of Lethbridge is hosting another Beyond-the-Bin Recycling Roundup to collect old electronics, paint, used oil materials, tires and household hazardous waste. Join us Saturday, October 17, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the northwest parking lot of Park Place Mall.
  • Thanksgiving 2026 service level changes

    Monday, October 12, is Thanksgiving. The City of Lethbridge will have service level changes.
  • ‘Leaf’ it to us! Fall Leaf Collection Program begins today

    As the days get cooler and the leaves begin to fall, it’s the perfect time to cozy up and contact the City of Lethbridge to collect your bagged leaves.
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    Fall Leaf Collection

    Every October and November, the City of Lethbridge's Fall Leaf Collection program gives residents the option to have their bagged leaves collected at no cost.

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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