In general, you can recycle paper, cardboard, metal cans and plastics #1 through 7. This includes:

• Newspaper
• Magazines
• Mixed paper – e.g. office paper, junk mail, envelopes and flyers
• Telephone books
• Corrugated cardboard
• Boxboard – e.g. cereal boxes, shoe boxes and tissue boxes
• Number 1 to 7 plastic containers and lids – e.g. yogurt cups, detergent containers, food platter trays, and plant pots
• Metal cans

Unacceptable items: Glass bottles and jars will not be accepted in the Blue Cart. Through the new collection system, glass is broken into small pieces that cannot be recovered at the sorting facility. Instead, recycle glass bottles and jars at a community recycling depot.

1. Store your carts where it is most convenient for you, like in your yard or garage.
2. Write your address on the white area on the side of your carts.
3. Review what goes inside each cart.
4. Set the appropriate carts out on .
5. Place any excess yard waste beside the Green Cart, according to the pickup guidelines.
6. Return the carts back to your property after collection.
7. Periodically rinsing your carts can help keep them tidy.

1. Remove lids. Discard small lids as they’re too small to be separated out at the sorting facility.
2. Empty and rinse containers. 
3. Place containers and large lids in the blue box.
4. DO NOT put your recycling in a clear blue plastic bag or a plastic grocery bag.

Blue and Black Carts are collected every other week on alternating weeks and Green Carts are collected weekly.

There is only one charge on your utility bill that covers Green, Blue and Black Cart collection services. The amount is determined by the size of Black Cart selected only. Your Green, Blue and Black Cart do not need to be the same size. 

Small: 120 litres - holds 2 blue boxes of recycling or 1 ½ regular garbage bags Monthly utility rate if you select a 120 litre Black Cart: $18.81
Medium: 240 litres - holds 4 blue boxes of recycling or 3 regular garbage bags Monthly utility rate if you select a 240 litre Black Cart: $22.81
Extra Large: 360 litres - holds 6 blue boxes of recycling or 4 ½ garbage bags Monthly utility rate if you select a 360 litre Black Cart: $28.81

If you would like to switch your Black and/or Blue Cart(s) for another size, you will have the opportunity to do so after September 1, 2019. Only one request per account will be accepted so if you wish to exchange both of your carts, you must do so at the same time. 

Cart exchange requests can be made by phoning the Blue Line at 403 340 BLUE (2583) or by email at carts@reddeer.ca.

New residents have the opportunity to choose their Blue and Black Cart size when moving in.

Carts are picked up by an automated collection truck, so it’s important to follow the collection instructions:

When:

Set out by 7 a.m. on your regular collection day, year-round.

How:

Make sure the lid is closed and place the carts on flat ground with at least one metre clearance all around and above each of them so the truck’s collection arm can pick it up and empty it. This includes ensuring both carts placed that day, and any extra yard waste has the same clearance so the automated trucks can access it. If the collection contractors are unable to properly access your carts, they won’t be able to collect the contents that week, so placement is an important step.

Where:

Front street collection: Place the carts on the street with the wheels against the curb and white directional arrow pointing toward the street. Make sure the carts are away from parked vehicles or other obstructions such as trees, and that it is not blocking traffic.

Back alley collection: Place the carts with the wheels toward your property and white directional arrow pointing toward the alley. Make sure the carts are not placed against a fence or garage, and that it is not blocking traffic.

Make sure to roll your carts back to your property after they have been emptied.

Blue and Black Cart Delivery brochure (pdf)
What Goes Where brochure (pdf)