Disclaimer
Last updated September 2026.
Independent information service
GarbageCalgary.ca is an independent website. It is not operated by, affiliated with, endorsed by, or speaking on behalf of the City of Calgary. The City’s own website, collection notices and disposal instructions are the final authority.
Schedule information
Our address lookup uses schedule data imported from the City of Calgary Open Data portal. We refresh the data regularly, but a service change, holiday adjustment, operational disruption or data correction may not appear immediately. The result shown for an address is a convenience and should be checked against the City when a missed collection would cause a problem.
Collection frequency and set-out instructions can change. Put carts out according to the latest City guidance, usually by the stated morning deadline, and do not assume that a result from a previous season remains current.
What-goes-where guidance
The bin lookup and guides summarize ordinary household disposal rules. Materials can have special handling requirements based on quantity, condition, contamination, packaging or location. Never place batteries, chemicals, fuels, medicines, propane cylinders, asbestos, sharps or other potentially hazardous material in a cart unless the City specifically says it belongs there. Confirm unusual, bulky, renovation and hazardous items with the City before disposing of them.
No guarantee or liability
We work to keep the site useful, but we do not guarantee that every schedule, address match, item classification, location, hour or instruction is complete, accurate or available at all times. To the extent permitted by law, GarbageCalgary.ca is not responsible for a missed collection, rejected cart, incorrect disposal, property damage, injury or other loss arising from reliance on the site. See our Terms of Use for the full conditions.
Advertising and external links
The site may display advertising, including Google AdSense advertisements, to help pay hosting and maintenance costs. Advertisements do not determine schedules, item classifications or the order of our guides. Links to the City and other third-party websites are provided for convenience; their content, availability and privacy practices are outside our control.
Corrections
If you find a schedule or disposal-guidance error, please use the Contact page and include the address or item, the information shown and the current City instruction if available. For urgent collection or safety questions, contact the City directly.