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Recycling in Alberta

Learn more about Alberta’s enhanced recycling system.

Find your local recycling information

Type your community name to find more information about your recycling program. If your community is not listed, please refer to your community’s website for recycling information.

Your recycling program

From April 1, 2025, the responsibility for Alberta’s recycling program will gradually shift from communities to the producers of packaging and paper. This change aims to improve recycling efficiency and sustainability across the province. 

What does this mean for you? 

Alberta residents can expect a convenient, consistent, and effective recycling system in place that will improve recycling rates. This includes a consistent list of recyclable materials across the province. 

Program resources

Program-related resources and information.

Download the Circular Materials app

Download our free app to learn about what’s recyclable, your collection schedule and more.

Why Recycle?

By recycling, you make a difference. 

Your recyclables – once collected, sorted and processed – can be used again and again, coming back into your home as another product or packaging! 

By recycling, you help protect our environment and conserve our planet’s natural resources. 

Recycling in Alberta

Frequently asked questions

Latest news

Attendees at Circular Materials event in New Brunswick

May 1, 2025

Circular Materials celebrates the expansion of recycling across New Brunswick

This latest phase extends recycling to multi-family residences, schools and communities that were previously depot-based or without any recycling services. With this expansion, all communities in New Brunswick now have curbside recycling. 

landscape image of Yukon territory

April 21, 2025

Key milestone reached in the Yukon’s transition to extended producer responsibility

On February 1, 2025, the Government of Yukon’s Department of Environment approved the Yukon Stewardship Plan for Packaging, Paper and Single-Use Products. This marks a significant milestone for the Yukon’s transition to full extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging and paper products, set to launch on November 1, 2025.

April 16, 2025

Circular Materials joins the Circular Plastics Taskforce

The Circular Plastics Taskforce (CPT) announced the expansion of its membership with the addition of Circular Materials on April 16, 2025.