A Moment with the Mayor: Organics collection

November 13, 2023

Moment with the Mayor

Another change of season has arrived at our doorstep. The transition to every other week curbside collection of the organic waste in our green bin has arrived with the arrival of November.

As the leaves complete their defiant stand and the white stuff begins to collect, we historically significantly reduce organic waste. As a city, we transition to every other week green bin collection until April 1, 2024. Download a copy of the collection calendar at Lloydminster.ca/curbside.

I want to remind everyone about what is allowed to go into the green bin:

Bones
Branches
Bread
Cat litter
Coffee grounds and filters
Cold ashes
Cooking oils
Corks
Dairy products
Dryer lint
Egg shells
Fish
Grass clippings
Grease
Leaves
Meat
Pet waste (bagged, small amounts)
Pizza boxes
Popcorn bags
Produce
Rice
Sawdust
Shredded paper
Soap
Soiled paper and cardboard
Tea bags
Tissue
Wax paper
Wood (small pieces)

Please remember that the lids on each bin must be fully closed, or the service provider will not collect them. Another gentle reminder is that your green bin is not for excess garbage that doesn’t fit in your grey bin. The green bin is to help us free up space in the landfill, which will allow the long-term capital investment of a landfill cell and a greater lifespan, reducing our long-term costs. This can only be accomplished with the support of each one of us. If the green bins are contaminated when they are picked up, they may result in the entire load being sent to the landfill rather than the green bin destination.

With hunting season upon us, I also want to remind everyone that animal carcasses do not go in the organics bin. Although animals eventually decompose, they are too large for the processing facility. If you’re going to dispose of carcasses at home, please use your grey (garbage) bin.

Additionally, we know that after Christmas is celebrated, there will be the Christmas tree pick up scheduled for January 8-12, 2024. Trees can also be taken directly to the Lloydminster landfill.

In-town residential wastes are accepted for free upon showing proof of residence. Documents or IDs accepted include driver's licence, water or utility bill, vehicle registration, or any proof of identification with Lloydminster address. Various fees are collected for commercial dumping and non-resident drop-offs.

Our efforts as residents are critical to the success of our compost and recycling programs! Thanks!

Mayor Gerald S. Aalbers
City of Lloydminster