FAQs on Waste Collection and Recycling

Blue bags can be purchased from any grocery store, hardware store or drug store that sells garbage bags.

There is no limit to the number of blue bags that can be placed at the curb each week.

Glass (at this time in our area) is not accepted at the curbside and must be placed into regular garbage collection. Metal lids (and plastic lids with a recycling symbol) should be cleaned and are recyclable.

Plastic bags are low-grade plastic, which makes it difficult to turn them into a new product. Also, given their lightweight, they often get mixed in with other items during the sorting process. This can result in contamination of other plastics rendering those types of plastic non-recyclable and the bags getting caught in conveyor belts and clogging machinery. Some grocery stores offer a recycling option for single-use bags. It's not that used plastic bags and wraps can't be recycled into new materials–they simply require a different collection system and processing equipment than our current curbside recycling partners provide.

Most food-grade hard plastics displaying a recycle symbol and numbered 1-7 are now accepted in the recycling program. Examples of hard plastics include margarine and ice cream containers, ketchup and mustard bottles, yogurt and slushy cups, mayonnaise and peanut butter jars, muffin and take-out food clamshell containers. In general, only styrofoam (#6 PS) and plastic film (some #4 LDPE) will not be accepted.

To help plastic recycling, each type of plastic is coded and is usually found on the bottom of the container. The code or number is enclosed by a triangular shape symbol with three arrows. Coding and common uses are as follows:

Yes, you are now allowed to leave the labels on the cans. However, please ensure the cans are clean.

Contamination occurs when unacceptable material is placed in the blue bag. Any recyclables that are coming with waste such as garbage, pet waste, organics (food waste and grease), soft plastics or disposable diapers are contaminated and not recycled. Unwashed or dirty recyclables are also considered to be contaminated. Contamination increases the program cost and ultimately the cost to the resident.

Contamination of one bag – if bad enough – can result in an entire truckload of recycling going to the landfill. For this reason, we are strict and will reject contaminated bags.

Yes! Help reduce contamination by washing and drying all containers. This will help reduce odour, flies, and rodents. It is easiest to rinse the containers the moment you empty them, usually with a quick swish under the tap. Alternatively, you can soak them in water and rinse or even put them in the dishwasher.

If your recycling is not collected by 5:00 pm on your collection day and you did not receive a notice (a sticker affixed to your bags) please contact our office at 780-539-5950 or email us at dispatch@prairiedisposal.com.

Yes, a limit has been set in place. Each residence will be provided with a 64-gallon container.

All recycling placed at the curb must be contained within the cart.

• Newspapers
• Magazines
• Catalogues
• Envelopes
• Office paper
• Junk mail
• Phonebooks
• Brochures
• Glossy flyers
• Paper labels
• Non-metallic gift wrap

Construction paper and carbon paper are not recyclable.

• Plastics

Most food-grade hard plastics displaying a recycle symbol and numbered 1-7 are now accepted in the recycling program. Examples of hard plastics include margarine and ice cream containers, ketchup and mustard bottles, yogurt and slushy cups, mayonnaise and peanut butter jars, muffin and take-out food clamshell containers. In general, only styrofoam (#6 PS) and plastic film (some #4 LDPE) will not be accepted.

To help plastic recycling, each type of plastic is coded and is usually found on the bottom of the container. The code or number is enclosed by a triangular shape symbol with three arrows. If the item does not have a number or is not one of the numbers above, it goes in the garbage, not the recycling. Lids are often made from a different kind of plastic than the rest of the container. If it is not labelled with a number, it is not recyclable. Any contamination (wrong type of or non-numbered plastics) can cause a whole load of plastics to be rejected and sent to the landfill instead of being recycled.

Coding and common uses are as follows:

Plastic bags are low-grade plastic, which makes it difficult to turn them into a new product. Also, given their lightweight, they often get mixed in with other items during the sorting process. This can result in contamination of other plastics rendering those types of plastic non-recyclable and the bags getting caught in conveyor belts and clogging machinery. Some grocery stores offer a recycling option for single-use bags. It's not that used plastic bags and wraps can't be recycled into new materials – they simply require a different collection system and processing equipment than our current curbside recycling partners provide.

Smaller pieces of cardboard such as pop boxes, cereal boxes and other small pieces should be placed in your cart. Pizza boxes are not recyclable. Grease and leftover food particles are considered contamination.

Yes, you are now able to leave the labels on the cans, however, please ensure the cans are clean.

Contamination occurs when unacceptable material is placed in the blue bag. Any recyclables that are coming with waste such as garbage, pet waste, organics (food waste and grease), soft plastics or disposable diapers are contaminated and not recycled. Unwashed or dirty recyclables are also considered to be contaminated.

Contamination increases the program cost and ultimately the cost to the resident.

Contamination of one cart – if bad enough – can result in an entire truckload of recycling going to the landfill. For this reason, we are strict and will reject contaminated recycling.

Yes! Help reduce contamination by washing and drying all containers. This will help reduce odour, flies, and rodents. It is easiest to rinse the containers the moment you empty them, usually with a quick swish under the tap. Alternatively, you can soak them in water and rinse or even put them in the dishwasher.

If your recycling is not collected by 5:00 pm on your collection day and you did not receive a notice (a sticker affixed to either your cart or your bags) please contact our office at 780-539-5950 or email us at dispatch@prairiedisposal.com.

Yes, a limit has been set in place. 

Paper Recycling: Each residential and business unit will be provided a blue 64-gallon container.

Tin & Plastic: Each residential and business unit will be provided a green 64-gallon container.

All recycling placed at the curb must be contained within the cart.

• Newspapers
• Magazines
• Catalogues
• Envelopes
• Office paper
• Junk mail
• Phonebooks
• Brochures
• Glossy flyers
• Paper labels
• Non-metallic gift wrap

Construction paper and carbon paper are not recyclable.

Plastics: Most food-grade hard plastics displaying a recycle symbol and numbered 1-7 are now accepted in the recycling program. Examples of hard plastics include margarine and ice cream containers, ketchup and mustard bottles, yogurt and slushy cups, mayonnaise and peanut butter jars, muffin and take-out food clamshell containers. In general, only styrofoam (#6 PS) and plastic film (some #4 LDPE) will not be accepted.

To help plastic recycling, each type of plastic is coded and is usually found on the bottom of the container. The code or number is enclosed by a triangular shape symbol with three arrows. If the item does not have a number or is not one of the numbers above, it goes in the garbage, not the recycling. Lids are often made from a different kind of plastic than the rest of the container. If it is not labelled with a number, it is not recyclable. Any contamination (wrong type of or non-numbered plastics) can cause a whole load of plastics to be rejected and sent to the landfill instead of being recycled.

Coding and common uses are as follows:

Plastic bags are low-grade plastic, which makes it difficult to turn them into a new product. Also, given their lightweight, they often get mixed in with other items during the sorting process. This can result in contamination of other plastics rendering those types of plastic non-recyclable and the bags getting caught in conveyor belts and clogging machinery. Some grocery stores offer a recycling option for single-use bags. It's not that used plastic bags and wraps can't be recycled into new materials – they simply require a different collection system and processing equipment than our current curbside recycling partners provide.

Smaller pieces of cardboard such as pop boxes, cereal boxes and other small pieces should be placed in your cart. Pizza boxes are not recyclable. Grease and leftover food particles are considered contamination.

Yes, you are now able to leave the labels on the cans, however, please ensure the cans are clean.

Contamination occurs when unacceptable material is placed in the blue bag. Any recyclables that are coming with waste such as garbage, pet waste, organics (food waste and grease), soft plastics or disposable diapers are contaminated and not recycled. Unwashed or dirty recyclables are also considered to be contaminated.

Contamination increases the program cost and ultimately the cost to the resident.

Contamination of one cart – if bad enough – can result in an entire truckload of recycling going to the landfill. For this reason, we are strict and will reject contaminated recycling.

Yes! Help reduce contamination by washing and drying all containers. This will help reduce odour, flies, and rodents. It is easiest to rinse the containers the moment you empty them, usually with a quick swish under the tap. Alternatively, you can soak them in water and rinse or even put them in the dishwasher.

If your recycling is not collected by 5:00 pm on your collection day and you did not receive a notice (a sticker affixed to either your cart or your bags) please contact our office at 780-539-5950 or email us at dispatch@prairiedisposal.com.

Blue bags must be used for curbside blue bag recycling. Blue bags are specified to properly distinguish between garbage and recycling. Also, the blue bags are made of a uniform high-quality plastic that is recyclable.

Clear plastic bags are not made of the same type of plastic and therefore cannot be recycled as easily or sometimes even at all. Recycling in garbage bags will not be collected.

Blue bags can be purchased from any grocery store, hardware store or drug store that sells garbage bags.

There is no limit to the number of blue bags that can be placed at the curb each week.

Glass (at this time in our area) is not accepted at the curbside and must be placed into regular garbage collection. Metal lids (and plastic lids with a recycling symbol) should be cleaned and are recyclable.

Plastic bags are low-grade plastic, which makes it difficult to turn them into a new product. Also, given their lightweight, they often get mixed in with other items during the sorting process. This can result in contamination of other plastics rendering those types of plastic non-recyclable and the bags getting caught in conveyor belts and clogging machinery. Some grocery stores offer a recycling option for single-use bags. It's not that used plastic bags and wraps can't be recycled into new materials–they simply require a different collection system and processing equipment than our current curbside recycling partners provide.

Most food-grade hard plastics displaying a recycle symbol and numbered 1-7 are now accepted in the recycling program.

Examples of hard plastics include margarine and ice cream containers, ketchup and mustard bottles, yogurt and slushy cups, mayonnaise and peanut butter jars, muffin and take-out food clamshell containers. In general, only Styrofoam (#6 PS) and plastic film (some #4 LDPE) will not be accepted.

To help plastic recycling, each type of plastic is coded and is usually found on the bottom of the container. The code or number is enclosed by a triangular shape symbol with three arrows. Coding and common uses are as follows:

Yes, you are now allowed to leave the labels on the cans. However, please ensure the cans are clean.

Contamination occurs when unacceptable material is placed in the blue bag. Any recyclables that are coming with waste such as garbage, pet waste, organics (food waste and grease), soft plastics or disposable diapers are contaminated and not recycled. Unwashed or dirty recyclables are also considered to be contaminated. Contamination increases the program cost and ultimately the cost to the resident.

Contamination of one bag – if bad enough – can result in an entire truckload of recycling going to the landfill. For this reason, we are strict and will reject contaminated bags.

Yes! Help reduce contamination by washing and drying all containers. This will help reduce odour, flies, and rodents. It is easiest to rinse the containers the moment you empty them, usually with a quick swish under the tap. Alternatively, you can soak them in water and rinse or even put them in the dishwasher.

If your recycling is not collected by 5:00 pm on your collection day and you did not receive a notice (a sticker affixed to your bags) please contact our office at 780-539-5950 or email us at dispatch@prairiedisposal.com.

Blue bags must be used for curbside blue bag recycling. Blue bags are specified to properly distinguish between garbage and recycling. Also, the blue bags are made of a uniform high-quality plastic that is recyclable.

Clear plastic bags are not made of the same type of plastic and therefore cannot be recycled as easily or sometimes even at all. Recycling in garbage bags will not be collected.

Blue bags can be purchased from any grocery store, hardware store or drug store that sells garbage bags.

There is no limit to the number of blue bags that can be placed at the curb each week.

Glass (at this time in our area) is not accepted at the curbside and must be placed into regular garbage collection. Metal lids (and plastic lids with a recycling symbol) should be cleaned and are recyclable.

Plastic bags are low-grade plastic, which makes it difficult to turn them into a new product. Also, given their lightweight, they often get mixed in with other items during the sorting process. This can result in contamination of other plastics rendering those types of plastic non-recyclable and the bags getting caught in conveyor belts and clogging machinery. Some grocery stores offer a recycling option for single-use bags. It's not that used plastic bags and wraps can't be recycled into new materials–they simply require a different collection system and processing equipment than our current curbside recycling partners provide.

Most food-grade hard plastics displaying a recycle symbol and numbered 1-7 are now accepted in the recycling program.

Examples of hard plastics include margarine and ice cream containers, ketchup and mustard bottles, yogurt and slushy cups, mayonnaise and peanut butter jars, muffin and take-out food clamshell containers. In general, only styrofoam (#6 PS) and plastic film (some #4 LDPE) will not be accepted.

To help plastic recycling, each type of plastic is coded and is usually found on the bottom of the container. The code or number is enclosed by a triangular shape symbol with three arrows. Coding and common uses are as follows:

Yes, you are now allowed to leave the labels on the cans. However, please ensure the cans are clean.

Contamination occurs when unacceptable material is placed in the blue bag. Any recyclables that are coming with waste such as garbage, pet waste, organics (food waste and grease), soft plastics or disposable diapers are contaminated and not recycled. Unwashed or dirty recyclables are also considered to be contaminated. Contamination increases the program cost and ultimately the cost to the resident.

Contamination of one bag – if bad enough – can result in an entire truckload of recycling going to the landfill. For this reason, we are strict and will reject contaminated bags.

Yes! Help reduce contamination by washing and drying all containers. This will help reduce odour, flies, and rodents. It is easiest to rinse the containers the moment you empty them, usually with a quick swish under the tap. Alternatively, you can soak them in water and rinse or even put them in the dishwasher.

If your recycling is not collected by 5:00 pm on your collection day and you did not receive a notice (a sticker affixed to your bags) please contact our office at 780-539-5950 or email us at dispatch@prairiedisposal.com.

Yes, a limit has been set in place. Each residence will be provided with a 64-gallon container.

All recycling placed at the curb must be contained within the cart.

• Newspapers
• Magazines
• Catalogues
• Envelopes
• Office paper
• Junk mail
• Phonebooks
• Brochures
• Glossy flyers
• Paper labels
• Non-metallic gift wrap

Construction paper and carbon paper are not recyclable.

• Plastics

Most food-grade hard plastics displaying a recycle symbol and numbered 1-7 are now accepted in the recycling program. Examples of hard plastics include margarine and ice cream containers, ketchup and mustard bottles, yogurt and slushy cups, mayonnaise and peanut butter jars, muffin and take-out food clamshell containers. In general, only styrofoam (#6 PS) and plastic film (some #4 LDPE) will not be accepted.

To help plastic recycling, each type of plastic is coded and is usually found on the bottom of the container. The code or number is enclosed by a triangular shape symbol with three arrows. If the item does not have a number or is not one of the numbers above, it goes in the garbage, not the recycling. Lids are often made from a different kind of plastic than the rest of the container. If it is not labelled with a number, it is not recyclable. Any contamination (wrong type of or non-numbered plastics) can cause a whole load of plastics to be rejected and sent to the landfill instead of being recycled.

Coding and common uses are as follows:

Plastic bags are low-grade plastic, which makes it difficult to turn them into a new product. Also, given their lightweight, they often get mixed in with other items during the sorting process. This can result in contamination of other plastics rendering those types of plastic non-recyclable and the bags getting caught in conveyor belts and clogging machinery. Some grocery stores offer a recycling option for single-use bags. It's not that used plastic bags and wraps can't be recycled into new materials – they simply require a different collection system and processing equipment than our current curbside recycling partners provide.

Smaller pieces of cardboard such as pop boxes, cereal boxes and other small pieces should be placed in your cart. Pizza boxes are not recyclable. Grease and leftover food particles are considered contamination.

Yes, you are now able to leave the labels on the cans, however, please ensure the cans are clean.

Contamination occurs when unacceptable material is placed in the blue bag. Any recyclables that are coming with waste such as garbage, pet waste, organics (food waste and grease), soft plastics or disposable diapers are contaminated and not recycled. Unwashed or dirty recyclables are also considered to be contaminated.

Contamination increases the program cost and ultimately the cost to the resident.

Contamination of one cart – if bad enough – can result in an entire truckload of recycling going to the landfill. For this reason, we are strict and will reject contaminated recycling.

Yes! Help reduce contamination by washing and drying all containers. This will help reduce odour, flies, and rodents. It is easiest to rinse the containers the moment you empty them, usually with a quick swish under the tap. Alternatively, you can soak them in water and rinse or even put them in the dishwasher.

If your recycling is not collected by 5:00 pm on your collection day and you did not receive a notice (a sticker affixed to either your cart or your bags) please contact our office at 780-539-5950 or email us at dispatch@prairiedisposal.com.

Yes, a limit has been set in place. Each residence will be provided with a 64-gallon container.

All recycling placed at the curb must be contained within the cart.

• Newspapers
• Magazines
• Catalogues
• Envelopes
• Office paper
• Junk mail
• Phonebooks
• Brochures
• Glossy flyers
• Paper labels
• Non-metallic gift wrap

Construction paper and carbon paper are not recyclable.

• Plastics

Most food-grade hard plastics displaying a recycle symbol and numbered 1-7 are now accepted in the recycling program. Examples of hard plastics include margarine and ice cream containers, ketchup and mustard bottles, yogurt and slushy cups, mayonnaise and peanut butter jars, muffin and take-out food clamshell containers. In general, only styrofoam (#6 PS) and plastic film (some #4 LDPE) will not be accepted.

To help plastic recycling, each type of plastic is coded and is usually found on the bottom of the container. The code or number is enclosed by a triangular shape symbol with three arrows. If the item does not have a number or is not one of the numbers above, it goes in the garbage, not the recycling. Lids are often made from a different kind of plastic than the rest of the container. If it is not labelled with a number, it is not recyclable. Any contamination (wrong type of or non-numbered plastics) can cause a whole load of plastics to be rejected and sent to the landfill instead of being recycled.

Coding and common uses are as follows:

Plastic bags are low-grade plastic, which makes it difficult to turn them into a new product. Also, given their lightweight, they often get mixed in with other items during the sorting process. This can result in contamination of other plastics rendering those types of plastic non-recyclable and the bags getting caught in conveyor belts and clogging machinery. Some grocery stores offer a recycling option for single-use bags. It's not that used plastic bags and wraps can't be recycled into new materials – they simply require a different collection system and processing equipment than our current curbside recycling partners provide.

Smaller pieces of cardboard such as pop boxes, cereal boxes and other small pieces should be placed in your cart. Pizza boxes are not recyclable. Grease and leftover food particles are considered contamination.

Yes, you are now able to leave the labels on the cans, however, please ensure the cans are clean.

Contamination occurs when unacceptable material is placed in the blue bag. Any recyclables that are coming with waste such as garbage, pet waste, organics (food waste and grease), soft plastics or disposable diapers are contaminated and not recycled. Unwashed or dirty recyclables are also considered to be contaminated.

Contamination increases the program cost and ultimately the cost to the resident.

Contamination of one cart – if bad enough – can result in an entire truckload of recycling going to the landfill. For this reason, we are strict and will reject contaminated recycling.

Yes! Help reduce contamination by washing and drying all containers. This will help reduce odour, flies, and rodents. It is easiest to rinse the containers the moment you empty them, usually with a quick swish under the tap. Alternatively, you can soak them in water and rinse or even put them in the dishwasher.

If your recycling is not collected by 5:00 pm on your collection day and you did not receive a notice (a sticker affixed to either your cart or your bags) please contact our office at 780-539-5950 or email us at dispatch@prairiedisposal.com.

Yes, a limit has been set in place. Each residence will be provided with a 64-gallon container.

All recycling placed at the curb must be contained within the cart.

• Newspapers
• Magazines
• Catalogues
• Envelopes
• Office paper
• Junk mail
• Phonebooks
• Brochures
• Glossy flyers
• Paper labels
• Non-metallic gift wrap

Construction paper and carbon paper are not recyclable.

• Plastics

Most food-grade hard plastics displaying a recycle symbol and numbered 1-7 are now accepted in the recycling program. Examples of hard plastics include margarine and ice cream containers, ketchup and mustard bottles, yogurt and slushy cups, mayonnaise and peanut butter jars, muffin and take-out food clamshell containers. In general, only styrofoam (#6 PS) and plastic film (some #4 LDPE) will not be accepted.

To help plastic recycling, each type of plastic is coded and is usually found on the bottom of the container. The code or number is enclosed by a triangular shape symbol with three arrows. If the item does not have a number or is not one of the numbers above, it goes in the garbage, not the recycling. Lids are often made from a different kind of plastic than the rest of the container. If it is not labelled with a number, it is not recyclable. Any contamination (wrong type of or non-numbered plastics) can cause a whole load of plastics to be rejected and sent to the landfill instead of being recycled.

Coding and common uses are as follows:

Plastic bags are low-grade plastic, which makes it difficult to turn them into a new product. Also, given their lightweight, they often get mixed in with other items during the sorting process. This can result in contamination of other plastics rendering those types of plastic non-recyclable and the bags getting caught in conveyor belts and clogging machinery. Some grocery stores offer a recycling option for single-use bags. It's not that used plastic bags and wraps can't be recycled into new materials – they simply require a different collection system and processing equipment than our current curbside recycling partners provide.

Smaller pieces of cardboard such as pop boxes, cereal boxes and other small pieces should be placed in your cart. Pizza boxes are not recyclable. Grease and leftover food particles are considered contamination.

Yes, you are now able to leave the labels on the cans, however, please ensure the cans are clean.

Contamination occurs when unacceptable material is placed in the blue bag. Any recyclables that are coming with waste such as garbage, pet waste, organics (food waste and grease), soft plastics or disposable diapers are contaminated and not recycled. Unwashed or dirty recyclables are also considered to be contaminated.

Contamination increases the program cost and ultimately the cost to the resident.

Contamination of one cart – if bad enough – can result in an entire truckload of recycling going to the landfill. For this reason, we are strict and will reject contaminated recycling.

Yes! Help reduce contamination by washing and drying all containers. This will help reduce odour, flies, and rodents. It is easiest to rinse the containers the moment you empty them, usually with a quick swish under the tap. Alternatively, you can soak them in water and rinse or even put them in the dishwasher.

If your recycling is not collected by 5:00 pm on your collection day and you did not receive a notice (a sticker affixed to either your cart or your bags) please contact our office at 780-539-5950 or email us at dispatch@prairiedisposal.com.

Blue bags must be used for curbside blue bag recycling. Blue bags are specified to properly distinguish between garbage and recycling. Also, the blue bags are made of a uniform high-quality plastic that is recyclable.

Clear plastic bags are not made of the same type of plastic and therefore cannot be recycled as easily or sometimes even at all. Recycling in garbage bags will not be collected.

Blue bags can be purchased from any grocery store, hardware store or drug store that sells garbage bags.

There is no limit to the number of blue bags that can be placed at the curb each week.

Glass (at this time in our area) is not accepted at the curbside and must be placed into regular garbage collection. Metal lids (and plastic lids with a recycling symbol) should be cleaned and are recyclable.

Plastic bags are low-grade plastic, which makes it difficult to turn them into a new product. Also, given their lightweight, they often get mixed in with other items during the sorting process. This can result in contamination of other plastics rendering those types of plastic non-recyclable and the bags getting caught in conveyor belts and clogging machinery. Some grocery stores offer a recycling option for single-use bags. It's not that used plastic bags and wraps can't be recycled into new materials–they simply require a different collection system and processing equipment than our current curbside recycling partners provide.

Most food-grade hard plastics displaying a recycle symbol and numbered 1-7 are now accepted in the recycling program.

Examples of hard plastics include margarine and ice cream containers, ketchup and mustard bottles, yogurt and slushy cups, mayonnaise and peanut butter jars, muffin and take-out food clamshell containers. In general, only Styrofoam (#6 PS) and plastic film (some #4 LDPE) will not be accepted.

To help plastic recycling, each type of plastic is coded and is usually found on the bottom of the container. The code or number is enclosed by a triangular shape symbol with three arrows. Coding and common uses are as follows:

Yes, you are now allowed to leave the labels on the cans. However, please ensure the cans are clean.

Contamination occurs when unacceptable material is placed in the blue bag. Any recyclables that are coming with waste such as garbage, pet waste, organics (food waste and grease), soft plastics or disposable diapers are contaminated and not recycled. Unwashed or dirty recyclables are also considered to be contaminated. Contamination increases the program cost and ultimately the cost to the resident.

Contamination of one bag – if bad enough – can result in an entire truckload of recycling going to the landfill. For this reason, we are strict and will reject contaminated bags.

Yes! Help reduce contamination by washing and drying all containers. This will help reduce odour, flies, and rodents. It is easiest to rinse the containers the moment you empty them, usually with a quick swish under the tap. Alternatively, you can soak them in water and rinse or even put them in the dishwasher.

If your recycling is not collected by 5:00 pm on your collection day and you did not receive a notice (a sticker affixed to either your cart or your bags) please contact our office at 780-539-5950 or email us at dispatch@prairiedisposal.com.