St. Albert Garbage Schedule Helper: 2026 Zone Calendar, Brown Cart, Green Organics Cart and Blue Recycling Bag
This St. Albert guide is built for the real resident question: “Is today my Zone A or Zone B garbage week, does the green cart go weekly or bi-weekly, and what should I do with extra garbage, large items or depot material?” Start with the City’s official 2026 Waste Collection Calendar or Be Waste Wise tool, then use the local action cards below for 7 a.m. set-out, one-metre spacing, Pay-As-You-Throw cart sizes, recycling bags, compost depot, large item events and Mike Mitchell Recycling Depot.
Quick Answer: How to Check the St. Albert Garbage Schedule
Use the City of St. Albert Collection Schedule page and confirm whether your home is on the Zone A or Zone B schedule. The City provides 2026 Waste Collection Calendar PDFs for both zones, and the Be Waste Wise app can send reminders by email, phone call, text message or Twitter while also helping you search “What Goes Where?” sorting tips.
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Check Zone A or Zone B
St. Albert’s 2026 calendars are organized by zone. Do not rely only on a neighbour’s carts or an old fridge calendar because your household’s zone controls the brown cart week.
Know which stream goes out
Brown Garbage Carts are collected every two weeks, Blue Recycling Bags are collected weekly, and Green Organics Cart frequency changes by season.
Set out by 7 a.m.
Place carts and recycling out by 7 a.m. on your waste collection day, with at least one metre / three feet between carts, bags, vehicles and other obstacles.
For most St. Albert households, the easy memory line is: brown cart every two weeks, blue bags every week, green cart weekly from April to the end of October and every two weeks from November to the end of March. Your official zone calendar is still the final answer.
What St. Albert Residents Usually Need Today
Most people landing here need one practical answer before collection morning, after a cart was tagged, during a cleanout, or before driving to a depot.
I need my pickup day
Open the City schedule page, confirm Zone A or Zone B, then check whether the brown cart is collected this week.
I keep missing collection
Use the Be Waste Wise app for reminders and item sorting help. It works for Android and iPhone and can send collection alerts.
My cart was not collected
Check lid closure, 200 lb weight limit, one-metre spacing, wrong materials, frozen or crammed contents and whether all waste was inside the cart.
I have extra or special waste
Use Mike Mitchell Recycling Depot, Compost Depot, seasonal large item programs or Edmonton waste facilities depending on the material.
Official St. Albert 2026 Waste Collection Calendar and Be Waste Wise Tool
The City’s Collection Schedule page is the main official source for St. Albert garbage schedule searches. It links to the 2026 Waste Collection Calendar Zone A PDF and Zone B PDF and includes the Be Waste Wise tool for collection reminders and sorting help.
2026 Zone A and Zone B calendars
Use the official schedule page to check the correct calendar for your household. This matters most for the bi-weekly Brown Garbage Cart.
Open collection scheduleBe Waste Wise app
The City’s app helps residents view schedules, receive reminders and search what goes where for sorting decisions.
Open Be Waste Wise app pageThis map gives local context only. It does not replace the City’s Zone A / Zone B calendar. For your exact St. Albert garbage pickup day, use the official City schedule page or Be Waste Wise app.
St. Albert Waste Streams: Brown Garbage Cart, Green Organics Cart and Blue Recycling Bag
St. Albert’s waste system is easier when you separate the three streams. Each has a different collection frequency, set-out expectation and sorting rule.
🟤 Brown Garbage Cart
Brown Garbage Carts are collected once every two weeks on your household’s designated collection day. St. Albert uses a Pay-As-You-Throw system with cart-size-based fees.
Do not overfill the cart, place waste on the lid, stuff contents so tightly they freeze or stick, or use residential carts for renovations and landscaping projects.
🟢 Green Organics Cart
Green Organics Carts are collected weekly from April to the end of October and every two weeks from November to the end of March.
Food scraps, certified compostable bags and many organic items belong here, while garbage, electronics, hazardous materials, plastic bags and textiles do not.
🔵 Blue Recycling Bags
Blue Recycling Bags are collected weekly throughout the year. St. Albert allows an unlimited number of Blue Recycling Bags and flattened cardboard when prepared correctly.
Recyclables must be clean, dry and placed in see-through blue bags. Opaque bags may be rejected due to contamination and safety concerns.
Brown cart every two weeks. Blue bags every week. Green cart weekly in warm months and every two weeks in winter. The zone calendar tells you which date applies to your home.
St. Albert Set-Out Rules: 7 a.m., One Metre Space and Lid Fully Closed
A correct collection day is not enough. St. Albert collection rules also control where carts go, how heavy they can be, where blue bags sit, and what happens when carts are blocked, overfilled or frozen.
Pickup-ready setup
- Place carts and blue bags out by 7 a.m. on collection day.
- Keep at least 1 metre / 3 feet from carts, bags, vehicles, basketball hoops and other obstacles.
- Place carts with wheels against the curb and arrows facing forward toward the street.
- Keep cart lids completely closed.
- Place Blue Recycling Bags curbside, not directly behind the carts.
- Keep blue bags clean, dry and visible in see-through blue bags.
- Flatten cardboard to no larger than 1 m x 1 m.
- Keep cart weight under 200 lb / 90 kg.
Common no-collection triggers
- Putting carts out after 7 a.m.
- Parking vehicles too close to carts.
- Putting carts under low tree limbs, utility lines or basketball nets.
- Leaving material outside carts.
- Overfilling carts or placing waste on the lid.
- Stuffing material so tightly it only partially empties.
- Putting non-compostable material in the Green Organics Cart.
- Using residential carts for construction or landscaping projects.
During snow clearing, carts may need to be placed at the corner of your driveway instead of in the street. In cul-de-sacs or crescents, keep vehicles more than one metre away from carts on both sides.
Brown Garbage Cart Sizes and Pay-As-You-Throw Fees
St. Albert uses a Pay-As-You-Throw garbage system. Residents choose a Brown Garbage Cart size based on use, and the cart size has a corresponding monthly fee. Check the City page for current rates before changing cart size.
80 L cart
The City lists the small 80 L cart as approximately one standard garbage bag, with a monthly rate shown on the Brown Garbage Cart page.
120 L cart
The medium 120 L cart is listed as approximately two standard garbage bags. It can help households that have moderate garbage after recycling and organics diversion.
240 L cart
The large 240 L cart is listed as approximately four standard garbage bags and has the highest first-cart monthly fee.
Extra 240 L cart
Additional Brown Garbage Carts have an extra monthly subscription cost plus applicable request rules. Use official City forms before requesting changes.
The City says residents can request cart size changes, repairs or replacements through WasteWise. In 2025 bylaw changes, increases in brown cart size carry an administration fee, while decreases do not.
Extra Garbage in St. Albert: Tags, Depot Drop-Off and Health Care Waste Exemption
Extra garbage is not simply placed beside the cart. St. Albert’s “Extra Garbage” tags are used for garbage bags that are dropped off at Mike Mitchell Recycling Depot, and tags cannot be purchased on site.
$2.25 each
The City lists extra garbage tags at $2.25 each. They can be purchased at Servus Credit Union Place, Fountain Park Recreation Centre or St. Albert Place during business hours.
Open Brown Garbage Cart rules50 lb and standard bag size
Extra garbage bags can weigh a maximum of 50 pounds and can be a maximum size of 76 cm by 86 cm / 30 inches by 34 inches.
No large, construction or demolition waste
Extra garbage tags do not make large items, construction debris or demolition waste acceptable. Use large item programs or regional waste facilities for those materials.
St. Albert has a Home Health Care Waste Exemption for eligible residents with home health care needs. It does not allow hazardous waste such as sharps or medication in the garbage.
Blue Recycling Bag Rules: Weekly Collection, Clean and Dry Materials
St. Albert’s Blue Recycling Bag program is weekly and uses see-through blue bags. The City added new accepted items in 2025 under Extended Producer Responsibility, but several problem items still do not belong in blue bags.
Paper, cans, cartons and rigid containers
Accepted curbside items include boxboard, corrugated cardboard, food cans and tins, flattened milk jugs, hard plastic tubs and bottles, office paper, flyers, magazines, non-deposit Tetra Pak containers and plastic clamshell packaging.
Open recycling rulesGlass, Styrofoam and plastic wrap
Plastic bags and wrappers, Styrofoam, food residue, liquids, electronics, hazardous waste, glass bottles and jars, toys, ceramics, coffee pods and construction materials should not go in blue bags.
Mike Mitchell Recycling Depot
Glass jars, Styrofoam blocks, electronics, textiles, tires and other specialized materials may have depot options. Check the live depot page before loading your vehicle.
If your recycling receives an Oops sticker, the City says residents can send a photo of their recycling to wastewise@stalbert.ca for feedback about how to re-sort the bag.
Green Organics Cart: Weekly in Summer, Bi-Weekly in Winter
The Green Organics Cart accepts food scraps and yard materials, but only if the material is compostable and prepared correctly. St. Albert provides organics carts to all single-family households and some multi-family homes and condo complexes.
Food scraps and certified compostable liners
Examples include bread, baked goods, coffee grounds and filters, dairy products, food scraps and certified compostable bags. Newspaper liners are also encouraged.
Open organics rulesNo plastic, electronics or garbage
Clothes, textiles, electronics, garbage, hazardous materials, plastic bags, plastic wrap and wrappers do not belong in the Green Organics Cart.
Layer wet and dry material
Wrap wet or smelly material in paper, layer wet and dry organic material, store carts in shaded areas and keep lids closed to reduce odours, pests and stuck material.
Mike Mitchell Recycling Depot: Address, Hours and What to Bring
The Mike Mitchell Recycling Depot is the main St. Albert drop-off location for many items that should not go in curbside garbage or blue bags. It is open only to St. Albert residents, and proof of residency may be required.
7 Chevigny Street
The City lists the Mike Mitchell Recycling Depot beside the Public Operations building at 7 Chevigny Street.
Open Recycling DepotTuesday to Sunday
The depot is closed Mondays and statutory holidays. Posted hours include Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Recycling, electronics, tires, HHW and textiles
The depot accepts many recyclables, electronics, passenger vehicle and bicycle tires, household hazardous waste categories, Styrofoam and textiles. Check the live page for status and restrictions.
Some items are not accepted at the depot, including construction and renovation waste, large items, freon appliances, biomedical waste, expired medications, propane tanks, explosives, gasoline/diesel and similar high-risk materials. Use official guidance before driving.
Compost Depot and Yard Waste: Seasonal Drop-Off on Villeneuve Road
St. Albert operates a seasonal Compost Depot for residents to drop off yard waste. Exact opening and closing dates depend on weather trends, so check the official page before visiting.
Approximately April through October
The City says the Compost Depot is generally open approximately April through October, with Tuesday to Sunday hours when open and closures on Mondays and statutory holidays.
Open Compost DepotVilleneuve Road area
The Compost Depot is located on Villeneuve Road between Ray Gibbon Drive and Hogan Road and is open to St. Albert residents only.
No food scraps, sod, dirt or construction material
The Compost Depot accepts yard materials such as branches, grass, leaves and shrubs, but not food scraps, animal feces, bones, fats, ashes, construction material, sod, dirt or plastic bags.
Diseased branches and elm wood have special rules. The City notes black knot pruning is best done in winter, and elm pruning is restricted between April 1 and September 30 without written permission.
Large Item Pickup and Drop-Off in St. Albert
Large items do not belong beside the Brown Garbage Cart unless the City has an active seasonal program that applies to your household and item type. St. Albert publishes separate curbside pickup and drop-off event rules.
2026 pickup dates by zone
The 2026 Curbside Large Item Pick Up is listed for June 16 to 19 for Zone A and June 23 to 26 for Zone B. It is only for households that receive City waste collection services.
Open curbside large item pickupMaximum two large items
The curbside program allows a maximum of two large items per house, with no exceptions. Unlimited electronic items are also accepted, but sensitive electronics are better taken to the depot.
Freon, hazardous waste and construction debris
Fridges, freezers, coolant appliances, car parts, concrete, hazardous waste, extra garbage, construction waste and demolition waste are not accepted in the curbside large item program.
The Large Item Drop-Off page lists the Jack Kraft Parking Lot at 7 Chevigny Street as the event location, with the 2026 date still to be determined. Drop-off rules require two extra garbage tags per item, purchased before the event.
Waste Collection by Property Type in St. Albert
Property type matters because St. Albert has curbside single-family service, on-site multi-family changes, condo/villa/townhouse requirements, and private-hauler responsibilities for some developments.
Use Zone A / Zone B curbside calendar
Single-family curbside households generally use the City schedule, Brown Garbage Cart, Green Organics Cart and Blue Recycling Bag system.
Three-stream requirement by October 1, 2026
The City says all condos, villas and townhouses must receive on-site collection for garbage, organics and recycling by October 1, 2026.
Check building or hauler instructions
Buildings not currently receiving City waste collection are responsible for arranging organics and recycling collection with their hauler of preference, while recycling registration may involve Circular Materials.
A St. Albert address does not always mean the same curbside setup. If you live in a condo, villa, townhouse complex, apartment or private collection building, ask your board, property manager or hauler before relying on the curbside calendar.
Missed or Tagged Cart in St. Albert: What to Check First
If your Brown Garbage Cart, Green Organics Cart or Blue Recycling Bag was not collected, check the most common causes before reporting it. The City may tag carts or blue bags with an explanation when a requirement is not met.
Before contacting WasteWise
- Was it your correct Zone A or Zone B collection day?
- Were carts and bags out by 7 a.m.?
- Were carts 1 metre away from vehicles, other carts and obstacles?
- Were lids fully closed?
- Was all material inside the carts?
- Was the cart under 200 lb / 90 kg?
- Was material frozen or crammed so it could not empty?
- Were blue bags clean, dry and see-through?
WasteWise
For waste collection or general inquiries, the City lists wastewise@stalbert.ca and 780-459-1557.
Open City waste hubPartially emptied carts
The City notes there is no recollection for carts that only partially empty because material was crammed or frozen. Loosen material before collection day.
New St. Albert Resident Checklist: Set Up Garbage, Organics and Recycling Once
If you just moved to St. Albert, complete this setup before your first pickup week. It prevents wrong-zone mistakes, missing carts, extra garbage confusion and depot trips that fail because the material is not accepted.
Set your collection routine
- Open the City Collection Schedule page.
- Confirm whether your household is Zone A or Zone B.
- Install or open the Be Waste Wise app.
- Turn on collection reminders.
- Check your brown and green cart sizes.
- Save WasteWise: wastewise@stalbert.ca and 780-459-1557.
Plan disposal properly
- Separate garbage, organics and blue bag recycling.
- Use Mike Mitchell Recycling Depot for accepted depot items.
- Use Compost Depot for accepted seasonal yard waste.
- Use seasonal large item events only when active and eligible.
- Do not put renovation, demolition or hazardous waste in carts.
- Check Edmonton waste facilities for material St. Albert does not accept.
Official St. Albert Garbage Schedule Links
Use these official resources for final decisions because calendars, fees, cart rates, accepted materials, depot hours, seasonal event dates and program rules can change.
St. Albert Garbage Schedule FAQ
How do I check my St. Albert garbage pickup day?
Use the City of St. Albert Collection Schedule page and confirm whether your household is on the Zone A or Zone B schedule. You can also use the Be Waste Wise app for reminders.
Is the Brown Garbage Cart collected every week in St. Albert?
No. The Brown Garbage Cart is collected once every two weeks on your household’s designated waste collection day.
When is the Green Organics Cart collected in St. Albert?
The Green Organics Cart is collected weekly from April to the end of October and every two weeks from November to the end of March.
Are Blue Recycling Bags collected weekly?
Yes. Blue Recycling Bags are collected every week throughout the year on your household’s designated waste collection day.
What time should St. Albert carts and blue bags be out?
Place carts and Blue Recycling Bags out by 7 a.m. on your waste collection day. Keep at least one metre or three feet of space from carts, bags, vehicles and other obstacles.
Where do I put my carts on collection day?
Place carts on the street next to or in front of your driveway, wheels against the curb and arrows facing forward toward the street. Blue bags should be on the curbside, not directly behind carts.
How much are extra garbage tags in St. Albert?
The City lists extra garbage tags at $2.25 each. They can be purchased at Servus Credit Union Place, Fountain Park Recreation Centre or St. Albert Place, but not on site at the depot.
Where is the Mike Mitchell Recycling Depot?
The Mike Mitchell Recycling Depot is beside the Public Operations building at 7 Chevigny Street. It is open to St. Albert residents only, and proof of residency may be required.
When is St. Albert curbside large item pickup in 2026?
The City lists 2026 Curbside Large Item Pick Up for June 16 to 19 for Zone A and June 23 to 26 for Zone B. The program allows a maximum of two large items per eligible house.
Does St. Albert collect condo, villa and townhouse waste the same way?
Not always. By October 1, 2026, all condos, villas and townhouses must receive on-site collection for garbage, organics and recycling. Some properties use City service, while others must arrange service through their hauler or property management.
Who do I contact for St. Albert waste questions?
For waste collection or general inquiries, contact WasteWise at wastewise@stalbert.ca or 780-459-1557.
Editorial and Source Verification Note
This independent St. Albert garbage schedule guide was refreshed for garbage-collection.org using official City of St. Albert waste pages, including Collection Schedule, Brown Garbage Cart, Green Organics Cart, Recycling, Waste Collection Rules and Cart Care, Multi-Family Collection, Mike Mitchell Recycling Depot, Compost Depot, Curbside Large Item Pick Up and Large Item Drop Off resources.
Always verify live details with the City of St. Albert, Be Waste Wise, WasteWise, your condo board, property manager or private hauler before setting out carts, buying tags, reporting missed collection, visiting a depot or relying on a seasonal event date.
Final St. Albert Resident Summary: Bookmark This Before Collection Morning
The safest way to use the St. Albert garbage schedule is to open the City’s official 2026 Zone A or Zone B calendar or use the Be Waste Wise app. Brown Garbage Carts are collected every two weeks, Blue Recycling Bags every week, and Green Organics Carts weekly from April to October and every two weeks in winter.
Put carts and blue bags out by 7 a.m., keep at least one metre of space, point cart arrows toward the street, close lids fully, keep cart weight below 200 lb and do not leave extra material outside carts.
If the item is extra garbage, electronics, tires, glass, Styrofoam, textiles, household hazardous waste, large furniture, appliances, construction waste, diseased branches or yard waste, do not guess. Use Mike Mitchell Recycling Depot, Compost Depot, seasonal large item programs, Edmonton waste facilities or WasteWise guidance as directed by official pages.