It’s Waste Reduction Week in Lethbridge, Oct. 19-23.
Take part in diverting waste from the City of Lethbridge’s landfill and create a more sustainable future through reducing, reusing, and recycling.
Food and organic waste in Lethbridge are processed into nutrient-rich Coulee Compost for household use and in the city’s parks.
The City’s Waste and Environment team hosts a compost giveaway Wednesday from 1-4 p.m., at the VisitLethbridge.com Arena (east parking lot).
This event is weather permitting and while supplies last.
Make sure to bring your own shovels, gloves, and containers. Maximum 40 litres of compost per household.
Concrete, asphalt, brick, and other construction materials can also be recycled instead of going to the landfill.
Staff at the City’s Waste and Recycling Centre process these materials into recycled aggregates, so they can be sold and used again for landscaping or construction projects.
Batteries can ignite and explode if they’re not discarded properly.
They pose a significant risk to Waste and Environment crews and other residents and should never go in your garbage or recycling.
The Curbside Battery Collection Program returns next month to provide a safe, simple, and convenient disposal option for household batteries.
From November 17-27, gather your old batteries (AA, AAA, C, D and 9V) in a clear resealable plastic bag and set them out for pick-up.
On your scheduled green cart collection day, roll your green cart out to the curb and place your battery bags on the lid.
If you don’t have a curbside green cart, you can take your batteries to the Waste and Recycling Centre or any of the City’s three yard waste sites until Nov. 15.
For full program details, FAQs and more, go to lethbridge.ca/batterycollection.
Lethbridge residents now have more flexibility with how they recycle at home and at the City’s recycling stations.
This is part of Alberta’s Extended Producer Responsibility framework, which shifts recycling costs from municipalities and taxpayers to manufacturers and producers.
All stretchy and crinkly bags and wrappers can go in your blue cart.
Flimsy plastics are also accepted, including plastic bags, food wrap, bubble wrap, potato chip bags, snack wrappers, plastic gift bags, and pet food bags.
Mixed packaging is blue cart approved. Just make sure it’s empty before you recycle deodorant sticks, toothpaste tubes, and single-serve coffee pods.
To see the new ins and outs of your blue cart, go to lethbridge.ca/recycling.
