When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?
In the Town of Mayerthorpe, Alberta, garbage & recycling rules are set by 1178 Waste Collection, Recycle Collection and Disposal Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fee: fee being added to the water and sewer services utility bill. Container or bag limit: Town-supplied wheeled receptacle; Overflowing Carts will not be collected. Accepted or banned: Prohibited: toxic, hazardous, construction waste, tires, furniture, hot ashes. Recyclables: cardboard, newsprint, tins, plastics #1-5.
1178 Waste Collection, Recycle Collection and Disposal Bylaw
adopted bylaw
sorting required
yes
s. 1.17, s. 2.8
container or bag limit
Town-supplied wheeled receptacle; Overflowing Carts will not be collected
s. 1.5, s. 2.15
accepted or banned
Prohibited: toxic, hazardous, construction waste, tires, furniture, hot ashes. Recyclables: cardboard, newsprint, tins, plastics #1-5.
s. 2.24, Schedule "A"
fee
fee being added to the water and sewer services utility bill
fee being added to the water and sewer services utility bill
scout note
Regulates residential and commercial waste and recycling collection services, disposal requirements, and container standards in Mayerthorpe.