Solid Waste & Recycling
NEW!
The Town is conducting a Solid Waste Diversion Study and needs our residents' feedback. Click here to complete your Household Waste Management Survey.
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We also need our Business Community's feedback. If you are a business located in the Town of High River please click here to complete your Town Business Waste Management Survey.
Town's Automated Waste Disposal System
First implemented in April 2009 the second phase of the Town’s Automated Waste Disposal system is scheduled for implementation in October 2009. Residents will automatically receive the standard 240-litre cart, which will hold up to three bags/containers of garbage. It is hoped that by the end of 2010 all residential garbage disposal will be automated.
Three Easy Steps for Placing the Automated Waste Collection Bin Phase_2_Brochure.pdf
Frequently asked questions on the new Automated Residential Waste Collection program.
Residential Waste Collection Basics:
- 3 standard garbage bag limit
- Garbage must be out by 7am
- We will not take: Christmas trees, furniture, large pieces of wood, metal or construction materials. If you're unsure, please give us a call at 403.652.4657 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- Foothills Regional Landfill Site - 403.938.5224
If you need these items taken from your home to the landfill, please contact area handyman services.
Garbage Missed? If you have followed all of the above bylaws, and your garbage has not been picked up on your regularly scheduled day, please contact the Town Shop at 403.652.4657.
Statutory Holidays: If your scheduled garbage day falls on a statutory holiday your garbage will be picked up within two (2) business days following the holiday.
Recycling
The recycling depot is located on the west side of the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex at 228 - 12 Avenue SE. Flattening cardboard and cans will reduce sizes and make the recycling system work to its potential.
What we accept:
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Not for recycling:
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If the bins are full at the recycling centre, please bring your recyclables back at another time. The Town of High River has specific hours where they can take recyclables to the Okotoks centre, and has limits in amounts taken within time periods. Since Southern Alberta has been known to experience some windy conditions, please keep this in mind. If it's not in a recycling bin, it will probably end up littering the town.
If your business wishes to arrange for one-time or on-going pickup of cardboard or mixed paper, please contact Operational Services at 403.652.4657 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
