Roll with us OLDS!
Olds Residents are recognized as leaders in Alberta for following a three-stream, three week rotational collection system.
Residential Waste Collection in Olds is on a five-day schedule, from Monday to Friday, with collection weeks alternating on a 3-week rotation between Green Bin (compost), Blue Bin (recycling), and Black Bin (garbage). Green Bin collection is April to October only.
Waste Collection Schedule
To determine your collection day and bin colour for any particular week, view the following collection schedule:
2023 Roll Out SchedulE (Printable version)
Contracted Service
The Town of Olds contracts Waste Connections of Canada for Residential Roll Out Bin Collection.
Questions? Was your bin missed on pickup day?
Call Waste Connections at 403-343-1691.
What is acceptable in your bin(s)?
Additional Bins
Additional waste bins are available for residences. There is a one-time fee of $70 for a bin of any color.
Monthly fees based on bin color are as follows:
- Black: $10 per month
- Green: $3 per month
- Blue: $3 per month
Call 403-507-4820 or email utilities@olds.ca to order your bin.
Situated throughout Olds are 40 three-yard dumpsters labelled "Compost Only" for garden waste, grass clippings and leaves (see maps below). Please DO NOT LEAVE bags of grass and leaves beside or around the bins. Bins are emptied on Tuesdays and Fridays - if the bin closest to your residence is full, feel free to locate another one. 
= Grass Bin
The closest landfill site to Olds is located at the Didsbury Transfer Station (