Recycling Depot & Yard Waste
Every year, thousands of tonnes of recyclables are diverted from landfills thanks to your commitment to recycling. Your efforts make a meaningful impact on sustainability. For additional tips and Recycle Center Hours, please see the below.
Curbside Collection Coming Soon!
As of Oct. 1, 2026, High River’s recycling program will be managed by Circular Materials, a national not-for-profit organization that is committed to building an efficient and effective recycling system in Alberta.
Learn more about the program and what to expect on our Curbside Recycling Services webpage.
Recycling Centre
The recycling centre/depot is now single stream, which means that you can place all recyclable materials together in one bin. You no longer need to sort recyclables.
Visit this page for more information on acceptable materials for recycling.
The Centre is not open on Statutory Holidays and items cannot be left after hours.
There may be additional unanticipated dates when the recycling centre will need to close during the year. If that happens, we will post updated information on this page and update the digital signage at the depot.
2026 Statutory Holiday Recycling Centre Closures
There may be additional unanticipated dates when the recycling centre will need to close during the year. If that happens, we will post updated information on this page and update the digital signage at the depot.
Important Information about
- Ensure all recyclables are clean.
- Contamination may compromise an entire load of recycling - please do your part to make sure everything contributed is clean.
Town staff are on-site for help if you have questions. Please call us at 403-652-2110 if you have any questions about the High River Recycling Center!
Accepted Recycling Items
Accepted Recycling Items
Visit this page for more information on acceptable materials for recycling.
You may also drop off the following items at the recycling depot:
- Cell phones
- Batteries: Ni-MH, Ni-Cd, SSLA/Pb, Li-Ion, Ni-Zn batteries under 5 kg for recycling
- For a full list of acceptable batteries, please CLICK HERE.
- Electronics: Eligible products include televisions, computers (including CPU, keyboard, mouse, cables, and speakers), monitors, printers, laptops and tablets)
- For more on recycling electronics, visit ARMA
Prohibited Items for Recycling
Not Accepted for Recycling
- Garbage
- Oil containers, lawn care containers (pesticides)
- Tires
- Refrigerators
- Vehicle batteries or any batteries over 5kg
- Wood
- Dirty plastic wrapping, such as Saran Wrap or meat packaging
- Corrugated cardboard, such as pizza boxes that are greasy or have food particles
- Ceramics, mirrors, and safety glass are not accepted
- Food packages, soiled or dirty packaging, hard materials or coloured polystyrene will not be accepted
Recycling Depot - Where it All Goes:
All recycling is first transported to Cascades Recovery+ in Calgary, where it is further sorted before being sent to the following facilities:
- Hard Plastics: Processed by Merlin Plastics in Alberta, the only company capable of recycling plastic back into food-grade material.
- Soft Plastics: Used for energy recovery by Merlin Plastics.
- Mixed Paper & Newspaper: Repurposed in Alberta, primarily by IKO Global, for products like tar paper, shingles, and drywall paper.
- Glass: Recycled into insulation by Johns Manville and also used in reflective road paint.
- Cardboard: Highly valuable with a high rebate, it is recycled into pressed paper for products such as cereal boxes, paper towels, and other paper goods
Yard Waste
Please note that the High River Recycling Centre is not open on Statutory Holidays. Yard waste cannot be left after hours.
Accepted Materials
- Grass
- Leaves
- Branches and twigs
- Christmas trees
- Pumpkins
Materials Not Accepted
- Garbage
- Furniture
- Construction waste
- Commercial yard waste or organic material
We're here to help, contact us!
Recycling Centre: 640 7 Street N.W.High River, Alberta, T1V 1S6
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed on statutory holidays
publicworks@highriver.ca
(403) 652-2110
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