Calgarians can recycle more starting October 1

New recyclable packaging materials accepted in blue carts under Alberta’s Extended Producer Responsibility framework.Starting October 1, Calgarians will be able to recycle more packaging materials through their blue carts and community recycling depots as Alberta expands residential recycling programs under its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations. The expanded program gives residents more opportunities to recycle common household packaging that previously belonged in the garbage

City of Calgary Newsroom · Oct 1, 2026