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 are not accepted in Blue Carts. When Blue Carts are emptied into the collection truck, glass is broken into small pieces that cannot be recovered at the sorting facility. Instead, recycle glass bottles and jars at a recycling drop-off 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 your collection day.
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 rinse your carts to help keep them tidy.

1. Flatten and break down boxes to save space.
2. Empty and rinse containers. 
3. Flatten larger cans and plastic containers to save space.
4. DO NOT put your recycling in a clear blue plastic bag or a plastic grocery bag.

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: $19.00
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: $23.05
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: $29.10

Residents may request a different Blue or Black Cart size. Residents cannot request a different Green Cart size because Green Cart sizes are based on lot size.

A $50.25 Cart Exchange Fee will be charged when residents request a cart size change. The fee does not apply to residents requesting an exchange when moving into a new house and opening a new utility account.

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

Cart User Guide (pdf)
What Goes Where brochure (pdf)