Garbage, organics and recycling collection is on a fixed-day schedule. This means that your waste will be picked up on the same day every week, except for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Waste must be out by 7:30 a.m. on your collection day. 

Find your collection day

Use the calendar widget below to find your collection schedule and set a reminder. You can also create a one-page printable calendar for your fridge. Enter your address, then pick either “Get a reminder!” or “Get a calendar.” Learn about the collection and use of personal information. 

If you are new to Strathcona County or moving in the County, learn how to set up or move your waste collection services.

Get a calendar

Waste collection calendars are delivered to all homes in the County by Canada Post in late February to early March. If you do not receive a copy:

• Download the  2025-2026 Waste Collection Calendar (2.8 MB)
• Download the  2025-2026 Quick Guide (updated May 2025) (2.3 MB)

You can also download our Strathcona County waste app, where you can see your waste collection day and set up collection reminders.

Collection maps

Putting out your waste

Recycling is picked up every week. Organics and waste are collected every two weeks on a rotating schedule. One week, organics and recycling will be picked up; the next week, waste and recycling will be picked up. Your calendar will let you know what is being picked up each week.

Waste collection is on fixed days. If your collection day is Monday, it will always be on Monday, even on statutory holidays. The only time this will change is when your collection day lands on Christmas Day or New Year's Day.

Organics are collected weekly during the summer months in designated areas.

• Collection tips
• Seasonal collection tips
• Cart placement
• Waste collection in residential bus zones
• What to do if your waste collection was missed or stickered

Special waste collection days

Strathcona County also has several special waste collection events throughout the year:

• Christmas tree pickup
• Large item pickup (twice a year)
• Extra yard waste collection (four times a year)

Collection and use of personal information

Personal information is collected under the authority of section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to send you waste collection reminders and notifications. If you have questions regarding the collection, use or disclosure of this information contact Manager, Waste Services at 780-449-5514.

Strathcona County uses Routeware (ReCollect Systems Inc.) to provide our waste app.