Firstly, we want to wish everyone a very happy holiday! The next few days will be full of celebrations, great company and likely a little mess too. Whether you’re cleaning up your home right away, or waiting until the new year, be sure you’re responsible about recycling and disposal.
Both the City of Airdrie and the City of Calgary have seasonal recycling and disposal programs to make things easier this year. Here is your quick guide to cleanup:
CALGARY
Black Carts
These items are acceptable for disposal in your black cart:
- Lights (consider donating these)
- Decorations and ornaments (consider donating these)
- Artificial trees (consider donating these)
- Ribbons and bows
- Wrapping paper (foil and metallic)
Blue Carts
These items are recyclable and it’s encouraged you dispose of them in your blue cart:
- Plastic bags
- Bubble wrap
- Cardboard
- Cards
- Paper gift bags
- Tissue paper
- Wrapping paper (gloss or matte)
If your blue cart gets full, these items are all accepted at community recycle stations as well. More information can be found here.
Christmas Tree Recycling
The City of Calgary’s Christmas tree recycling program helps keep nearly 35,000 trees from taking up space in the landfill. Residents who receive regular black cart collection can leave their trees with their garbage bins, starting at 7:00 am on January 9, 2015. Alternatively, starting December 26, 2014, you can drop-off your Christmas tree at one of the drop-off locations listed here.
AIRDRIE
Black Carts
These items are acceptable for disposal in your black cart:
- Lights (consider donating these)
- Decorations and ornaments (consider donating these)
- Artificial trees (consider donating these)
- Ribbons and bows
- Wrapping paper (foil and metallic)
Green Carts
These items are acceptable for disposal in your green cart:
- fruits and vegetables
- meat, fish, shellfish and bones
- egg shells and dairy products
- coffee filters, coffee grounds and tea bags
- branches and prunings
- soiled paper plates, napkins and paper towels
Christmas Recycling
Airdrie residents can drop off Christmas trees at the Eastside Recycle Depot up until January 15, 2016. Remember to remove everything from the tree before bringing it to the recycling depot. You can also recycle your Christmas light strands, after removing the bulbs, at the Eastside Recycle Depot.
Enjoy your holidays and be sure to share your Christmas photos with us on Twitter.
