When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?
In the City of Cold Lake, Alberta, garbage & recycling rules are set by 519-UT-14, Regulation, Control and Management of Municipal Solid Waste Bylaw (Unofficial Consolidation as of January 27, 2026), verified 2026-09-27. Fee: $22.00 per month waste; $4.75 per month recycling; $3.50 per month organic. Collection schedule: Refuse weekly; Recyclable Material or Organic Material bi weekly (once every two weeks). Container or bag limit: maximum of three (3) waste containers or waste bags; maximum of one (1) Automated Collection Cart; maximum of ten (10) compostable or heavy paper bags.
519-UT-14, Regulation, Control and Management of Municipal Solid Waste Bylaw (Unofficial Consolidation as of January 27, 2026)
adopted bylaw
collection schedule
Refuse weekly; Recyclable Material or Organic Material bi weekly (once every two weeks)
s. 13.1.5, s. 13.1.6
sorting required
yes
s. 9.3.1, s. 9.3.2
container or bag limit
maximum of three (3) waste containers or waste bags; maximum of one (1) Automated Collection Cart; maximum of ten (10) compostable or heavy paper bags
s. 8.1.1, s. 8.1.3, s. 8.2.1
accepted or banned
Prohibited: hazardous waste, liquids, batteries, tires, construction waste, biomedical waste.
s. 3.79, s. 3.90
fee
$22.00 per month waste; $4.75 per month recycling; $3.50 per month organic
Schedule "A"
scout note
Regulates solid waste collection and management in Cold Lake; sets rules for garbage, recycling, and waste disposal by residents and businesses.