The City of Cold Lake operates the Regional Waste Transfer Station and two public recycling drop-off sites. Waste collection is operated by the Infrastructure Services department. For more information, email infrastructure@coldlake.com or call 780-594-4496.

The City provides curbside collection of household waste, recycling and organics. Waste is collected weekly, while recycling and organics are collected bi-weekly on alternating weeks. Waste and recycling are collected year round, while household organic waste is collected April 1 to November 15. During the winter months, organics can be dropped off at the compost site located at the Transfer Station, free of charge.

Organic Waste collection at the curb is now in full swing. All households within the City's limits received a new green organics cart in the fall of 2022. All organic waste must be placed inside the green cart in order to be collected by our Automated Collection Vehicles.

Compost bags and bundles of branches will not be accepted at the curb, with the exception of special collection days. Please check back on this page and watch the City social media pages for updates. For more information on the Organic Waste program (what is considered organic waste and how it should be handled), see the Organics, Recycling & Waste Collection Guide. *If you did not receive a green cart, please call Public Works at 780-594-4496.

Waste Management News

Compost will be available for home gardeners starting May 21

• It will be available until June 30 (or while supplies last). City of Cold Lake residents can load up to the lesser of five (5) bags or 100kg PER VISIT of beautiful, healthy compost for your gardens. Just make sure to bring your own shovel, containers or bags. Compost will be available while quantities last.

Noxious Weeds spraying begins June 7th

• The City will begin applying herbicides to control noxious weeds starting June 7th. Signs will be posted in areas designated for spraying before, during and after the application has been applied. The health and wellness of Cold Lake residents is top priority for the City, so careful attention has been given to only using certified professionals and in accordance with the City's Weed Control Act under the Community Standards Bylaw. To view maps of the areas to be sprayed, please CLICK HERE. For more information, please call 780-639-6400.