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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

  • 2026 Easter weekend service level changes

    Friday, April 3 is Good Friday and Monday, April 6 is Easter Monday. The City of Lethbridge will have service level changes.
  • City’s yard waste sites reopen tomorrow

    The City of Lethbridge’s three self-service yard waste sites are open for the season starting Wednesday, April 1. All three locations will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Mattress disposal springing into action at yard waste sites

    Starting April 1, residents will be able to drop off mattresses and box springs at any of the City of Lethbridge’s yard waste sites, during regular operating hours.
  • Earth Day poster world holding heart no date
    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.

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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