Garbage Collection Carts:

Garbage in collection carts should only consist of regular household garbage. The Town reserves the right to not collect items such as oil, chemicals, automotive parts, Christmas trees, furniture, large pieces of wood, metal or construction materials.
There are two residential sizes to choose from:

• 240 Litre Garbage Collection Cart | $22.91 / Bi-monthly
• 360 Litre Garbage Collection Cart | $31.86 / Bi-monthly

Please note that a $31.86 administration fee will be charged when the size of the automated waste collection cart is changed.

Order Process & Replacements:

To order, please contact Public Works. For complete details on pricing and fees, please visit the current Rate Bylaw.

You can obtain replacement garbage carts by calling the Town of High River Public Works Shop during regular business hours (7:00 am–4:00 pm). If you have found your lost bin, please wash it and reuse it if possible.

Residents will need to pay to replace a lost or missing cart.

Public Works Shop Contact:

• Hours: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday (Closed on statutory holidays)
• Phone: 403.652.4657
• Email: operations@highriver.ca

Waste Collection Do's and Don'ts:

The Town's Solid Waste Management Bylaw outlines residents' responsibilities to ensure efficient, timely, and safe garbage collection. Please review the summary below to see how you can contribute. The Town reserves the right to withhold collection of improperly prepared garbage, prohibited garbage, excessive quantities of garbage, or garbage located at unsafe or non-compliant set-out locations.

Disposal of Hazardous Materials:

Residential garbage collection is completed in partnership with the Foothills Regional Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre (Foothills Regional LRRC). The Foothills Regional LRRC restricts the disposal of household hazardous waste, including industrial waste, radioactive waste, explosives, and more. To learn more about the disposal of hazardous materials, visit the Foothills Regional LRRC website.