City rolls out bigger blue bins

CALGARY- Overflowing blue bins have prompted the city to start a new pilot project, offering larger carts for recycling.

Testing has begun on carts that have 50 per cent more capacity, to help homeowners who find theirs maxed out by the time pickup day rolls around.

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“While the standard blue cart works for the majority of Calgary households, we’ve received calls from some households whose blue carts are usually full to the brim before collection day and are looking for ways to make it easier to recycle their extra material,” says waste diversion specialist Parnell Legg.

The year-long trial will see 200 homes around the city switch out their 240 litre carts for a 360 litre version. Since the larger carts are compatible with recycling trucks, it will not cost the city any more money to pick up.

Those who are interested in participating can call 311 or go to Calgary.ca/moreblue.