Blue Cart

• 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 announces timeline for curbside recycling rollout

  Blue carts will be delivered to single family homes in the city between April 15 and May 10.  The first pick-up of those carts will occur between May 14 and May 24.

  Environment

  Mar 11, 2019
  
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• Committee wants private sector feedback before Calgary privatizes waste removal

  A city of Calgary committee is recommending more consultation with industry and seeking more efficiencies before city council moves to privatize some waste removal services.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2019
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• Lethbridge’s curbside recycling pilot spurs feedback from city residents

  Now officially in its first phase of implementation, the curbside recycling program in Lethbridge arrived at 900 homes this spring, and it's generating both excitement and concerns about the new program.

  Environment

  May 1, 2018
• Different-sized black garbage carts could be coming to Calgary

  Calgary is considering a variable-size garbage cart option. A smaller cart would result in a smaller fee paid by households.

  Environment

  Apr 18, 2018
• Paper coffee cups now accepted in Calgary’s blue cart recycling bins

  The City of Calgary announced Tuesday disposable paper coffee cups will now be accepted in blue cart recycling bins.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2016
• Calgary city council approves monthly fee for green carts

  Council agrees on monthly fee for green carts.

  Economy

  May 30, 2016