Fort McMurray Garbage Schedule, RMWB Landfill Hours, Fees and Disposal Help
Check what goes out today or tomorrow, which blue recycling bin to use, whether your home has back-alley collection, how to report a missed bin and what a landfill trip may cost. The guide also covers current yard-waste service, closed 2026 programmes, free drop-off materials and landfill preparation rules.
Quick Answer: How RMWB Garbage Collection Works
Most single-family homes in Fort McMurray, Draper, Saprae Creek Estates, Gregoire Lake Estates and Anzac receive weekly municipal curbside service. The black garbage bin is collected weekly, while the light blue and dark blue recycling bins alternate. Your address and the live calendar determine the correct date and recycling colour.
Find your date
Use the official RMWB collection calendar. Do not assume every street in a neighbourhood follows the same route.
Confirm the blue bin
Light blue is for accepted paper and cardboard. Dark blue is for accepted plastic containers and household tin.
Set out by 7:30 a.m.
Close lids, face carts toward the road and provide enough clearance for the automated collection arm.
Searches such as “RMWB garbage schedule Fort McMurray today” or “tomorrow” require the current municipal calendar. Use this page to understand the result and prepare correctly, but use RMWB for the final date.
RMWB Garbage Schedule for Fort McMurray Today or Tomorrow
Use this four-step check whenever you are unsure what belongs at the curb.
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Bins are not out yet
If it is before 7:30 a.m., confirm the schedule and place the correct carts out immediately. Collection times can vary, so hearing a truck elsewhere is not a reliable signal.
Prepare now, set out in the morning
RMWB advises against leaving carts out the night before. Sort and stage material securely, then move the carts to the collection point by 7:30 a.m.
RMWB Garbage Schedule Map: Is Your Home Collected from the Alley?
The official back-alley mapbook answers where carts must be placed. It does not show today’s pickup date. Blue-highlighted route segments identify streets with back-alley collection.
Confirming the collection point
- Check whether your lane is part of a mapped alley route.
- Match the street and surrounding landmarks carefully.
- Use the live calendar separately for the collection date.
Guessing the weekday or bin colour
- It is not a daily collection-status map.
- It does not replace the alternating recycling calendar.
- It does not confirm a weather disruption or missed route.
Open the official mapbook directly, locate your street, and then return to the collection calendar to check the date and blue-bin colour.
Open the back-alley map PDF in a new tabYour Property Type Determines the Correct Collection Route
Three municipal carts
The black, light blue and dark blue carts are registered to the civic address and must remain at the property when residents move.
Additional carts may be requested
Contact PULSE. RMWB verifies the legal suite and applies the additional monthly collection charge before issuing another set.
Check the building contract
Many multi-unit buildings use private collection arranged by the property manager. Residents can still use public recycling depots and the landfill.
Contact PULSE at 780-743-7000 or toll-free at 1-800-973-9663. Do not borrow another address’s cart or remove its RFID tag.
Black, Light Blue and Dark Blue Bin Guide
RMWB separates paper and cardboard from plastic and tin. Glass, electronics, batteries and hazardous products use drop-off routes rather than curbside recycling.
Glass does not go in curbside bins
Take bottles and glass containers to the landfill’s free residential drop-off. Broken curbside glass can contaminate loads and create hand-sorting hazards.
Use the black cart
RMWB does not currently operate a residential green-bin collection programme. Food scraps belong in household garbage unless you use a private composting option.
RMWB Cart Placement Rules That Prevent Missed Service
Before 7:30 a.m.
- Face the carts toward the road with hinges toward the home.
- Keep at least 1 m from parked vehicles.
- Keep at least 30 cm between carts.
- Close every lid completely.
- Clear snow and ice around the collection point.
- Use only the blue cart scheduled for that week.
Common collection problems
- Carts placed out after the truck passed.
- A vehicle or trailer blocks the lifting arm.
- Material sticks out or the lid remains open.
- The cart sits on top of a snowbank.
- Hazardous or electronic material is visible.
- The wrong blue cart is placed out.
Congested street placement
When parked vehicles block the curb, RMWB advises moving carts just beyond the parked vehicles, but no farther into the roadway than their side-view mirrors. Keep the cart visible and accessible without creating a traffic hazard.
Back-alley placement
Place carts on your property beside or in front of the garage, or at the property edge. Keep wheels and hinges toward the home, maintain 1 m from vehicles, buildings and overhangs, and leave 30 cm between carts.
Recheck the area after municipal or private snow clearing. A new windrow can block a cart that was accessible earlier. Place carts in front of windrows, never balanced on top.
Missed RMWB Garbage or Recycling Pickup
A missed bin request is more effective when you first eliminate set-out, scheduling and contamination problems.
Was every collection condition met?
- Correct date and correct blue-bin colour.
- Cart outside by 7:30 a.m.
- Lid closed and load below the rim.
- Correct spacing and cart direction.
- No vehicle, snowbank or overhead obstruction.
- No warning or contamination tag attached.
Use PULSE when the cart was compliant
Leave the cart available and provide your address, cart colour, set-out time, curb or alley location and any tag information.
“My [colour] cart was at [address] by 7:30 a.m., correctly spaced and unblocked. It was not collected, and it did/did not receive a tag.”
A tag may explain wrong placement, contamination or another service problem. Correct the issue before the next collection unless PULSE gives a different instruction.
Fort McMurray Collection Calendar Screenshot
The useful image from the existing article is retained below. It helps residents recognise the official page, but it is not a live schedule result.
Current Fort McMurray Collection Programme Status
Seasonal services do not run all year. These were the current official statuses when this guide was verified on July 26, 2026.
Yard waste: operating
Collection is continuing until snowfall in Fort McMurray, Draper, Saprae Creek Estates, Gregoire Lake Estates and Anzac.
Heavy Item Pickup: ended
Registration has ended for 2026. Use the Municipal Landfill rather than leaving unregistered items at the curb.
Big Bin events: ended
The 2026 Big Bin programme ended June 28. Check the official event page for future dates.
Hazardous/e-waste event: upcoming
RMWB lists a roundup for September 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Centerfire Place.
Yard-waste bag rules
- Grass and leaves.
- Flowers, weeds and culled plants.
- Small twigs under 30 cm long.
- Brown paper yard-waste bags.
- Food scraps or pumpkins.
- Pet waste.
- Dirt, rocks or gravel.
- Plastic or compostable-plastic bags.
Residents can take properly separated yard waste to the Municipal Landfill free during regular operating hours.
RMWB Landfill Hours, Address and Trip Checklist
The official RMWB Municipal Landfill—commonly searched as the Fort McMurray garbage dump—is on AB-63, Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 4A5.
8:15 a.m.–5:45 p.m.
Open Monday through Sunday on regular operating days.
Statutory holidays
The landfill is closed on all statutory holidays.
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Avoid this daily peak when possible.
Operations may change
Call PULSE before travelling in poor conditions.
Before leaving home
- Separate free recyclables, yard waste, metal and hazardous products from chargeable refuse.
- Cover and secure every load; an unsecured load can result in a $150 fine.
- Keep chemicals upright, labelled and separated from incompatible products.
- Bring a debit card, credit card or cash for chargeable material.
- Check holiday or severe-weather status before travelling.
At the scale house
Stop and tell the attendant every material in the vehicle or trailer. Mixed loads can have different classifications, unloading areas and charges. Follow staff directions instead of unloading at the first open area.
Official RMWB Municipal Landfill Map
The map shows why loads should be separated before arrival. Public drop-off materials, mattresses, tires, metal, organics and general refuse use different areas.
Official Landfill Guide: Safe Unloading for Cars and Trailers
RMWB’s landfill guide includes practical instructions that are easy to miss when viewing only the hours page.
Site safety basics
- Drive slowly and follow signs or staff directions.
- Keep children and pets inside the vehicle.
- Stay at least 15 m from operating equipment.
- Give heavy equipment the right of way.
- Do not smoke, vape or salvage material.
Extra PDF instructions
- Wear high-visibility clothing and appropriate protective equipment.
- Remove the tarp before backing into position.
- Use a spotter where visibility is limited.
- Maintain eye contact with equipment operators.
- Unload on the side opposite active heavy equipment.
- Ask staff whenever the backing route is unclear.
Wait until the operator sees you and it is safe to move. The dumping area can change as the working face moves.
Fort McMurray Landfill Prices and RMWB Landfill Fees for 2026
These common rates took effect April 1, 2026. The scale-house attendant determines the final classification. Mixed loads, special handling and commercial use can change the amount.
Estimator only. It does not automatically add scale usage, special handling, mixed-load, commercial or other charges. The scale-house assessment is final.
Less-common fees found in the official 2026 schedule
Rock
$3/t for material accepted under the rock category.
Sod
$87/t under the listed sod category.
IBC tote
$20 each under the listed fee schedule.
Scale usage
$50/visit is a separately listed service charge. Ask whether it applies to your visit.
Residential waste charges on the utility bill
$43 per month
The 2026 schedule lists the residential urban solid-waste service charge at $43 monthly.
$41.92 per month
The listed residential rural solid-waste service charge is $41.92 monthly.
$90.19
The schedule lists this amount for a municipal receptacle damaged or destroyed through resident fault.
Free residential recyclables and special materials still need to be separated and delivered to the correct area. A mixed load can be classified as chargeable refuse.
What Is Free, Chargeable or Not Accepted at the Landfill?
Separate before arrival
- Residential recyclable materials.
- Eligible electronic waste.
- Household hazardous waste in residential quantities.
- Yard waste and segregated trees.
- Eligible tires and scrap metal.
- Qualifying clean soil, concrete and asphalt.
Expect scale or item fees
- General household refuse.
- Mattresses and box springs.
- CFC-containing appliances.
- Construction and demolition debris.
- Pet waste.
- Material requiring special handling.
Call before transporting
- Explosives or radioactive waste.
- Biomedical, pathological or biological waste.
- Asbestos or mould-contaminated material.
- Hot ashes or free liquids.
- Oilfield waste or drilling muds.
- Railway ties, rig mats and automobiles.
Preparation limits that can stop unloading
Maximum 1.2 m
Cut long flexible or linear material to no more than 4 ft. before arrival.
Maximum 30 cm diameter
Oversized individual rocks may not qualify under the regular listed acceptance rule.
Rinse and reduce size
Containers generally need to be double-rinsed and cut to a maximum dimension of 1.2 m.
Paint, batteries, propane cylinders and similar household products can use the Public Drop-off. Industrial, biomedical, oilfield or otherwise regulated material may be prohibited or require another facility.
Fort McMurray Recycling Depots
Public depots are useful for residents of apartments, homes with excess recycling or anyone who missed a collection week. Sort materials into the marked containers and do not leave items beside full bins.
317 Gregoire Drive
Public recycling depot listed for 24-hour access.
131 Signal Road
Located in the Save-On-Foods parking area and listed for 24-hour access.
Abraham’s Landing
Depot near Abraham Gate, listed for 24-hour public access.
151 MacDonald Drive
Public depot listed for 24-hour access.
Freestone Way
Community recycling depot listed for 24-hour access.
9601 Franklin Avenue
The Franklin Avenue depot is listed as temporarily closed. Do not leave material at the closed location.
The landfill recycling area follows landfill hours—8:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.—and closes on statutory holidays.
Glass, Batteries, Electronics, Appliances and Pet Waste
Landfill drop-off
Rinse bottles and containers and take them to the designated free residential glass area. Do not use any curbside cart.
Tape exposed terminals
Use non-conductive tape. Damaged, leaking or swollen batteries should go directly to the landfill Public Drop-off.
Use an approved drop-off
Eligible residential electronics are accepted through the provincial recycling route. Never place them in curbside carts.
Prepare for a per-item fee
Empty fridges and freezers. Bring valid refrigerant-removal documentation when applicable.
Double-bag it
Small household amounts can use the black cart, generally staying below 15% of cart capacity. Landfill pet-waste loads have a $15 minimum.
Keep out of carts and drains
Use the Public Drop-off or an official collection event. Do not combine products or transfer unknown chemicals into unlabelled containers.
Official Links and the Question Each One Answers
RMWB Curbside Collection
Use it for collection dates, cart placement, back-alley service, missed pickup and municipal-cart requests.
Open RMWB Curbside CollectionRecycle Right
Use it when you are unsure whether an item belongs in the black, light blue or dark blue cart or needs drop-off.
Open RMWB Recycle RightRMWB Municipal Landfill
Use it for current hours, closures, accepted materials, weather notices and scale-house instructions.
Open the official landfill pageCollection Events
Use it for yard waste, heavy items, Big Bin events and hazardous or electronic waste roundups.
Open RMWB Collection EventsFort McMurray Garbage Schedule and Landfill FAQ
How do I check the RMWB garbage schedule in Fort McMurray today?
Open the official RMWB Curbside Collection calendar and confirm your address, today’s date and the scheduled blue-bin colour. Also check service notices when weather or a holiday may affect collection.
How do I check the Fort McMurray garbage schedule for tomorrow?
Use the live calendar to check tomorrow’s route and recycling colour. Prepare the material in advance, then place the correct carts at the curb or alley by 7:30 a.m.
What time must RMWB carts be placed out?
Place carts at the assigned collection point by 7:30 a.m. Face them toward the road with hinges toward the home, keep 1 metre from vehicles and 30 centimetres between carts.
Which blue recycling bin goes out this week?
Check the current RMWB collection calendar. The light blue cart is for accepted paper and cardboard. The dark blue cart is for accepted plastic containers numbered 1–7 and household tin.
What are the RMWB landfill hours?
Regular landfill hours are Monday through Sunday from 8:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. The facility closes on statutory holidays, and weather can affect operations.
Where is the Fort McMurray garbage dump?
The RMWB Municipal Landfill is on AB-63, Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 4A5. Stop at the scale house before unloading and report every material in your load.
What are the main Fort McMurray landfill prices in 2026?
The residential minimum for household refuse under 200 kg is $15. Loads over 200 kg are listed at $105 per metric tonne. Mattresses and box springs are $35 each, and CFC appliances are $50.60 each. Final classification occurs at the scale house.
Which residential materials are free at the RMWB landfill?
Common free categories include separated residential recyclables, eligible electronics, household hazardous waste, yard waste, segregated trees, eligible tires, scrap metal and qualifying clean soil, concrete or asphalt.
Is Heavy Item Pickup open in Fort McMurray in 2026?
No. The official collection-events page states that Heavy Item Pickup has ended for 2026. Take year-round heavy items to the Municipal Landfill and watch the official page for the next registration period.
What should I do after a missed RMWB pickup?
Confirm the correct date and bin colour, 7:30 a.m. set-out, closed lid, correct spacing and clear access. If all rules were followed, submit a PULSE request or call 780-743-7000.
What to Do Next
For collection: check the live calendar, confirm the correct blue cart and set carts out safely by 7:30 a.m.
For landfill disposal: separate free material, secure the load, avoid the 11 a.m.–2 p.m. rush and report every material at the scale house.
Independent resident guide. Dates, programmes, fees, accepted materials and operating conditions can change. Verify time-sensitive details with RMWB or PULSE before setting material out or travelling.