Curbside Organics Program
May 6, 2024 marks the launch of the Curbside Organics Program for all houses and semi-detached houses within the City of Wetaskiwin.
Thanks to this program, your household organic waste can be turned into compost instead of going to the landfill. Add food scraps, yard waste, soiled pizza boxes, and more!
Make this your go-to page for tips on how to get the most of City's new Curbside Organics Program. Get answers to common questions, download the collection schedule, and learn what's safe to toss into your green cart!
Compost your organics in just a few simple steps:

Collection Schedule
Green carts are collected on the same day as your garbage collection. Simply place your green cart out for collection by 7 a.m. on your collection day.
Curbside collection uses different trucks for each type of material, and will come by at different times throughout the day.
Collection should be complete by 7 p.m. Pull your carts in at the end of the day.
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS | DETAILS |
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All food scraps |
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Food-soiled paper products |
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Pet waste |
|
Yard waste |
|
May 6, 2024 marks the launch of the Curbside Organics Program for all houses and semi-detached houses within the City of Wetaskiwin.
Thanks to this program, your household organic waste can be turned into compost instead of going to the landfill. Add food scraps, yard waste, soiled pizza boxes, and more!
Make this your go-to page for tips on how to get the most of City's new Curbside Organics Program. Get answers to common questions, download the collection schedule, and learn what's safe to toss into your green cart!
Compost your organics in just a few simple steps:

Collection Schedule
Green carts are collected on the same day as your garbage collection. Simply place your green cart out for collection by 7 a.m. on your collection day.
Curbside collection uses different trucks for each type of material, and will come by at different times throughout the day.
Collection should be complete by 7 p.m. Pull your carts in at the end of the day.
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS | DETAILS |
---|---|
All food scraps |
|
Food-soiled paper products |
|
Pet waste |
|
Yard waste |
|
Have a question of your own?
If you have a question about the new Curbside Organics Program, feel free to submit it here. If it's a previously-unanswered question that will help others better understand the program, we'll add it to the FAQs in the sidebar.
Curbside Organics FAQs
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Curbside Organics FAQ
- Why compost? What are the benefits of the green cart?
- On what day and how often will my green cart be collected?
- How do I make sure my green cart is collected?
- How do I prepare my organics?
- What is the weight limit of the green cart?
- What does my monthly organics collection fee pay for?
- What if I already use a backyard composter?
- I have a garburator, why do I need a green cart?
- I live in an apartment/condominium with communal/shared waste services. When will I see organic material disposal?
- Which weeds and plants are not allowed in my green cart?
- How do I keep my cart clean to prevent odours and pests?
- How do I prevent organics from freezing inside my cart during the cold months?
- My kitchen catcher broke! Can the City give me a new one?
- What if I don’t follow the rules?
- What is considered organic?
Downloadable Resources
Important Links
Who's Listening
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Phone 780-361-4417 Email haveyoursay@wetaskiwin.ca
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