New Waste Collection Schedule for 2024
Residential Waste Collection in Olds is on a five-day schedule, from Monday to Friday. Starting January 2, 2024 collection weeks alternate on a 2-week rotation between Blue Bin (recycling) and Black Bin (garbage). Green Bin (compost) collection is every week from April to October with one mid-winter pick up in early January.
Christmas Tree Disposal 2023
From January 2- January 31, 2024 we will be accepting your ornament-free Christmas Trees for disposal. Please drop them off to the 49th Avenue Recycling Station, in the marked area.
Waste Collection Schedule
To determine your collection day and bin colour for any particular week, view the following collection schedule until December 31, 2023:
2023 Roll Out SchedulE (Printable version)Updated October, 2023
2024 schedule coming soon.
Contracted Service
The Town of Olds contracts Empringham Disposal for Residential Roll Out Bin Collection.
Was your bin missed on pickup day?
Call Empringham Disposal at 403-392-3870.
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.