Waste & Recycling Services Update Spring 2026

A Message from the City of Calgary – Waste & Recycling Services

Heads up! Weekly green cart collection resumes starting the week of April 21.  

 Blue carts will continue to be picked up every week and black carts will continue to be picked up every other week.

 Did you know that The City provides free reminders for your blue, black and green cart pick-up days?

All you need to do is sign up! When it’s time to put your carts out for collection, we’ll send you a reminder. When you sign up, you will get:

  • instant access to your pick-up schedule,
  • notifications about any changes to your collection schedule and,
  • useful tips for using your blue, green and black carts.

It’s easy!

Option 1: Go to calgary.ca/reminders

  • Type your address in search box to view your collection days.
  • Click on ‘Get a reminder’ to receive your preferred method. Choose to be notified by email, calendar or phone, either the day before or the day of your collection.

Option 2: Download the Garbage Day App onto your phone

  • Available on the App Store or Google Play.
  • Set notifications to remind you of your cart collection days.

Never miss another cart collection day again.

Our Little Food Library Needs Your Love

Our Little Food Library Needs Your Love

It is hard to believe that soon the Brentwood Little Food Library will have been providing a barrier-free food support in Brentwood at 3624 Boulton Rd NW for six years!

Thank-you for your amazing support!

Times continue to be very tough for many Calgarians; Liza reports seeing many new clients in need and that people are struggling.

Our Little Food Library Needs Your .

Drop a food donation ANYTIME in the box beside the door 3624 Boulton Rd NW or making a monetary donation so that we can purchase more food.

Non-perishables, fresh bread, gift cards to purchase food or cash are welcome. Text 403.606.6949 to arrange pickup of cash, gift cards or to ask about perishables. One item makes a difference! Recent short fall in bread.

Non-perishables Items things like:

  • Canned Beans with or without pork
  • Dry beans, lentils or chickpeas
  • Macaroni and cheese
  • Rice
  • Insta Noodles
  • Cereal, Oatmeal
  • Pasta and sauce
  • Canned fish or meat
  • Peanut butter
  • Powdered milk
  • Soup – Instant / Canned
  • Canned fruit or vegetables
  • Granola bars, nuts, dried fruit
  • Baby food or baby formula
  • Juice boxes or other items for school lunches

Could you check your pantry for items you won’t use or that are close to best before date?

Need Help?
Call 211 – resources in Calgary Food, Shelter, Mental Health Resources

Calgary Food Bank Hamper # 403-253-2055

City of Calgary Food Map

Brentwood Community Association