Recycling & Composting

RECYCLING & COMPOSTING


recycling in barrhead is changing

Alberta is transitioning to an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) recycling system. As of October 1, 2026, Barrhead's recycling program will be managed by Circular Materials, a national not-for-profit organization building an efficient, province-wide recycling system.

Circular Materials has launched a dedicated web page for Barrhead residents with the complete accepted materials list, sorting instructions, and depot finder:

Visit the Circular Materials Barrhead page


who to contact

Effective July 1, 2026, contact:

Contact Barrhead's contracted collection partner:
Integrity Waste Solutions Inc.

780-437-5000

For other recycling concerns, contact Circular Materials directly.


until september 30, 2026 - current rules apply

Depot bins at the Town Public Works Shop remain in service under current rules until September 30, 2026. From October 1, 2026, these bins will operate under the new Circular Materials rules and be managed by Circular Materials.

Recycling Bins are located at:
Town Public Works Shop
4406 62A Avenue

Please do not use plastic bags to bundle items. Accepted:

  • Cardboard - clean corrugated, cereal boxes, clean packaging (flattened)
  • Paper - newsprint, magazines, catalogues, ledger and computer paper
  • Tin - soup, juice, and pet food cans (cleaned and rinsed)
  • Plastics #1-7- cleaned and rinsed (yogurt containers, detergent bottles, clamshells, milk jugs)

Not accepted at this time:

  • plastic bags
  • shrink wrap
  • Styrofoam
  • glass

Glass is accepted at the Barrhead Bottle Depot, 6115 47 Street.

 

effective October 2, 2026 - you can recycle more

 Under the new program, all Alberta collection points (curbside and depot) will accept additional materials, including:
  • Glass containers
  • Foam packaging
  • Flexible plastic packaging
  • Empty aerosol containers
  • Laminated paper and plastic packaging

New simplified prep rules also take effect: rinse containers, keep lids and labels on, flatten cardboard (including pizza boxes), and place materials clean, dry and loose.

Accepted Material List - Effective October 1, 2026


electronics

Electronics are accepted at no cost only at the Barrhead Regional Landfill (see attendant). Most battery operated and corded electronics will be collected. To see a comprehensive list of what is accepted click here.


composting

All landscaping materials such as grass clippings and tree trimmings are welcome at:

Barrhead Composting Lot
4515 61 Avenue
East of the Firehall