Winter green cart schedule

Starting in November, your green cart will be collected every other week. This seasonal schedule helps match service to the lower volumes of yard waste during colder months.

Weekly collection will return in April 2026, when spring clean-up season begins.

We know Calgary’s weather can be unpredictable. That’s why we base the schedule on long-term trends—when cart volumes usually drop and when snowy conditions often arrive. By planning ahead, we keep the program reliable, cost-effective, and ready with the right trucks, drivers, and resources in place.

·         Visit calgary.ca/cartschedule to check your cart pickup schedule and sign up for reminders.

·         Make it easy to remember your cart collection schedule this winter by downloading the Calgary Garbage Day app.

·         If you have extra yard waste, you can also bring it to a City Eco Centre for composting. Free Fall Yard Waste Program – running Friday September 19 – Saturday, Nov 1, 2025

Thank you for doing your part to keep Calgary clean and green year-round!