Green and blue carts are the property of City of Airdrie, however the responsibility and care for it lies with the home owner. If your cart is unintentionally damaged (lid replacement, broken wheel or cracked), Waste & Recycling will repair or replace the cart as needed. Waste & Recycling services also provides one kitchen catcher upon initial delivery of carts.
Each cart is assigned a serial number registered to your property. Use the cart map to locate your specific number. To prevent loss, please take responsibility for your cart and label it with your address—this makes it easier to recover if it’s ever misplaced.
What to do if your cart is missing:
Please note: only one cart of each type is permitted per residence. If your original cart is later found, you must notify Waste and Recycling Services.
Tips to help minimize odours and pests in your green cart:
Clean the carts the same way you would clean a garbage can - rinse them periodically to wash off any debris. You can use water or a water/vinegar mixture.
Empty the water from the cart onto your lawn or garden (please do not allow rinsing water to wash into the storm water system) and allow it to dry completely.
Prevent contents from sticking to the inside of your green cart by layering your cart with alternating wet and dry layers. To do this, place a layer of newspaper, leaves, or other dry compostable material, then alternate layers with wet kitchen waste or grass clippings. You can also use a shovel or stick to loosen material. It is the residents responsibility to ensure material is loose and able to come out of the cart.
Break down boxes and don't over stuff your blue cart to ensure your recycling is able to fall out when emptied into the truck.