Lethbridge Recycling

• More than 98% of old Lethbridge YMCA building has been recycled

  A new report shows the vast majority of 60-year-old structure was diverted from the landfill, through the city's environmental deconstruction program.

  Environment

  Feb 27, 2021
  
• Condo group asks Lethbridge council for opt-out options as curbside recycling implementation continues

  Multi-family buildings larger than 45 units are the last group awaiting the implementation of Lethbridge's curbside recycling program, but a group of condo advocates are asking for the option to opt-out. 

  Politics

  Sep 15, 2020
  
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• City of Lethbridge marks 1 year of curbside recycling

  On Monday, the City of Lethbridge said the year-old curbside recycling program has made a significant impact with more than 3,700 tonnes of recyclable material saved from the landfill.

  Politics

  Jun 23, 2020
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• Environmental organization Cleanfarms opens location in Lethbridge

  A Canada-wide environmental organization, known for recycling agricultural plastics, is setting up shop in Lethbridge.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2020
• Lethbridge asks residents to be cautious with waste: ‘That shouldn’t go in either cart’

  The City of Lethbridge is asking residents to be more diligent when disposing of waste as certain materials can cause safety risks to front-line workers.

  Canada

  Jan 17, 2020
• Lethbridge curbside recycling: so far, so good

  Since the first collection in May of this year, the city has shipped 2,077 tonnes of fibre to North American markets and 230 tonnes of containers, including cans, beverage containers and plastic, to markets within Canada.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2019
• City of Lethbridge to introduce landfill surcharge

  The City of Lethbridge is introducing a $50-per-tonne surcharge on business waste haulers if loads to the landfill contain more than 25 per cent recyclable material. 

  Environment

  Jun 18, 2019
• Lethbridge one step closer to curbside recycling as materials recovery facility opens

  The 45,000 square foot facility will sort and process materials before they are baled and sold to companies to make new products.

  Environment

  May 8, 2019
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• How will Lethbridge’s curbside recycling program fare in Canada’s changing industry?

  It has been a long wait for Lethbridge residents to receive their blue bins as the curbside recycling program finally rolls out this month.

  Environment

  May 1, 2019
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• Lethbridge announces curbside recycling updates, blue bins to arrive by spring

  As phase one of the Curbside Recycling Program comes to an end, the city announced the next steps on Tuesday. Demi Knight reports.

  Environment

  Jan 8, 2019