Guides for collection day and beyond
Short, practical answers checked against the City of Calgary’s own pages. Each guide shows the date it was last checked and links to its sources.
Landfills and drop-off
Landfill hours today
Live open/closed status, Sunday and holiday hours, fees and free drop-offs for all three City landfills.
Read the guideSpyhill Landfill (NW)
Hours, holiday closures, fees, directions and the communities closest to Spyhill.
Read the guideShepard Landfill (SE)
Hours, the industrial waste area, fees, directions and nearby communities.
Read the guideEast Calgary Landfill (SE)
Early weekday opening, the winter Sunday closure, fees and directions.
Read the guideRecycling depots and drop-offs
Community recycling depots, hazardous waste drop-offs and which one to use.
Read the guideFurniture and large items
Calgary has no curbside bulk pickup. Compare reuse, private pickup and Eco Centre options.
Read the guideCollection days
Holiday collection schedule
Cart collection and landfill closures for every 2026 holiday, including Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Read the guideMissed pickup
What to check before reporting a missed cart, and how to report it to the City.
Read the guideHow cart collection works
The three-cart system, set-out rules and how to read your schedule.
Read the guideChristmas tree disposal
Preparing a real tree for the green cart and options for artificial trees.
Read the guideSorting your carts
New blue cart items (Oct 2026)
Snack bags, wrappers, tubes, foam and aerosols now accepted, with preparation tips.
Read the guideBlue cart recycling
What goes in the blue bin, how to prepare it, and what stays out.
Read the guideGreen cart compost
Food, yard waste and pet waste rules, bagging, and the winter collection switch.
Read the guideBlack cart garbage
What belongs in garbage, extra bag tags, and items that need another route.
Read the guideLooking for one item?
Search more than 80 household items for the right cart or drop-off.
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