Calgary offering free disposal service for yard waste at landfills

FILE - Woman putting garden clippings into a large plastic garbage bin. Within the district, the council provide different bins for separate categories of waste recycling. (Photo: iStock)

By Rachneet Randhawa

Posted May 28, 2022 12:28 pm.

If you’ve been dreading a trip to the dump, this weekend might be a good time to go.

Until May 29, Calgarians can bring yard waste to a city landfill for free.

Loads should only contain leaves, branches, plants, and grass clippings, which are all considered yard waste.

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