Curbside Collection

Grey (garbage) carts and recycling are picked up weekly. Green (organics) carts are picked up weekly from April through November, then switch to twice-monthly from November to April. The 2024/2025 Collection Calendar is available for download.

The 2024/2025 curbside collection zoning map outlines the collection zones and is available for download. 

To request cart repair or report a missing cart, complete the Report a Concern form or call Waste Services at 780-874-3700, Ext 2794.

The placement of your cart(s) is important. If your grey and/or green cart(s) were not collected, make sure you are following the appropriate steps:

• Have your carts and blue bags out by 7 a.m. on your collection day.
• Place your carts so that the wheels are to the curb (facing forward)
  • Place blue bags on the curbside, not boulevards or front lawns
• Do not park in front of carts or blue bags until they are collected
• Keep your carts and blue bags spaced one metre (an arm's length) apart.
• Ensure that the lid is fully closed. Overflowing carts not be emptied
• Extra bags outside the cart will not be picked up. Loose material will not be collected
• Do not overload carts. Heavy carts cannot be picked up by the truck’s mechanical arm.

Yes. Curbside collection still happens on holidays. The only exception to this rule is Christmas Day and New Year's Day. If your collection day falls on either of these holidays, place your cart appropriately on the curb one day early.

Garbage set beside the cart or overflowing from the cart will not be picked up. Additional garbage can be taken to the landfill for free, or if possible, hold onto excess garbage until the next scheduled pickup day.

Excess organics set beside the cart or overflowing from the cart will not be picked up. If possible, hold onto excess organics until the next scheduled pickup day, or use a backyard composter.

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Meat, fish, bones, cooked foods, pet waste, and dairy products are not suitable for a backyard composter, but they can be placed in the green cart.

RFID systems are common in the solid-waste industry, as more communities are recognizing the significant benefits. By implementing the system, the City of Lloydminster will, over time, identify opportunities to improve existing service and divert more waste from the landfill. Using RFIDs, the City of Lloydminster can also verify collection services - enhancing customer service.

Privacy

The City of Lloydminster is committed to protecting your privacy. The RFID system will collect information such as addresses and date and time of collection. This information is collected in accordance with the Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LAFOIP). The RFID system will not collect personal information.

If you have any questions about the collection, contact the LAFOIP Head at 780-871-8328.

Where can I find more information?

For more information, call the Operations Centre at 780-874-3700 or email curbside@lloydminster.ca.

Polystyrene foam, commonly called Styrofoam, is a cheap insulator for food and homes and is often used as a packing material. The City's curbside collection services cannot clean, store or transport Styrofoam for recycling.

Residents must place Styrofoam in the grey garbage cart. Recycling blue bags and green organics carts containing Styrofoam will be in violation and will not be picked up.

No.

Electronics, among many other household items are accepted at the landfill. For a complete list of accepted items, visit Lloydminster.ca/landfill.

The waste and recycling collection fee on the utility bill already accounts for the change in collection frequency of the organics in the winter. The City of Lloydminster charges a fixed fee throughout the year for administrative efficiency.

Curbside Christmas tree collection will take place January 13-17, 2025. Please place your tree on the curb by 7 a.m., making sure all tinsel and decorations are removed.

Natural Christmas trees can also be dropped off at the Lloydminster Sanitary Landfill from December 27, 2024 – January 27, 2025, during regular operating hours.