Black Bin Waste

What Goes In The Black Bin?

Waste is any material that isn’t organic and can’t be recycled. Common waste materials include the following: 

• Regular household garbage, furnace and water filters, garden hoses 
• Diapers and baby wipes, bandages, dental floss, razors, makeup, toothbrushes, toothpaste, twist ties 
• Non-recyclable packaging, bows, ribbons, Christmas ornaments, hangers (metal and plastic) 
• Mixed material items (e.g., broken toys containing metal, plastic, rubber, cloth) that can’t be separated 
• Balloons, chalk, crayons, felt, gum, tape, photos, chip bags, candy wrappers, plastic straws and cutlery

Note – waste does not include large amounts of sod, rock, construction material or hazardous waste.

How Do I Use My Bin?

• Roll it out by 7:00 AM
• Leave 3 feet of clear space around the cart 
• Close the lid 
• Have the wheels of the cart on the curb (front of the house) or wheels of the cart clear of the fence in the alley
• Be free of contamination (i.e. items in the wrong cart or are not prepared properly)

What Happens If My Bin Is Damaged Or Stolen?

All bins are the property of the Town of Olds. It is your responsibility to ensure that your bin is kept secure. If your bin is damaged beyond repair during collection while out on your Collection Day, we will replace it at no direct charge to you. However, if you cause / allow the damage or if your bin is stolen, you will be required to pay for a replacement.

Parking on Collection Day

If you live in a cul-de-sac, please parallel park with passenger side wheels to the curb on waste collection days.  

This helps collection trucks reach your carts and turn around safely in the cul-de-sac.

To reach the bins, collection trucks need to be within 3 meters (10 feet) of the bin. This can be difficult when a vehicle is angle parked near the bin.