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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.

Apartments and Condos Services

Commercial Waste and Recycling

Composting and Green Carts

Dropoff Depots

Garbage and Black Carts

Landfill

Recycling and Blue Carts

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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!

Residential Collection

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

Lethbridge Loop App

Want to stay up-to-date and in the loop? There’s an app for that!

Residential Rates

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

waste big item pick up workers loading mattress

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

Environment Week 2025
The City of Lethbridge is encouraging residents to connect with, care for and celebrate our beautiful local environment during Environment Week!
Beyond-the-Bin Recycling Roundup next Saturday, June 7
Tired of all the half-empty paint cans and old electronics hanging around your house?

Well, you're in luck! The City of Lethbridge is hosting another Beyond-the-Bin Recycling Roundup.
Lucky ducks: City staff rescue feathered family
What does it take to save three ducklings in danger?

It turns out: eight City employees, some creative thinking and a whole lot of heart!
Coulee Compost
Chemical composition of the Category "A" Soil Supplement produced by the City of Lethbridge Waste & Recycling Centre.

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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