Garbage & Recycling
The Town’s waste contractor provides automated collection of garbage, recycling, and organics. To see your scheduled collection day, view the Waste Collection map
Garbage
The Town of Innisfail provides weekly garbage collection for all households in the community. Garbage can be placed in the black cart assigned to residential addresses. If a single cart is insufficient for a residence’s needs, an additional cart(s) can be obtained for a fee. Please have your garbage out by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day.
Cart wheels should be placed at the curb with the cart facing towards the road. Carts should be placed at least 1 metre (3 feet) from each other and from any other obstruction. The weight capacity of the cart cannot exceed 75 lbs to prevent damage to your cart and the mechanical components of collection trucks.
Recycling
Changes are coming to your recycling starting October 1, 2026.
Collection is done weekly with garbage and organics carts. Please have your recycling cart out by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day.
Accepted Materials
As of October 1, 2026, more materials are being accepted in the curbside and depot recycling programs across the province. The transition will introduce a more convenient, consistent, and effective recycling program across the province - a change that will not only benefit people, but also the province.
The list of accepted materials includes:
- Cardboard boxes
- Boxboard
- Paper
- Paper laminate packaging & containers
- Cartons
- Plastic containers
- Flexible plastic packaging
- Foam packaging
- Metal
- Aluminum
- Aerosol containers
- Glass containers
For all full list of accepted materials, click here.
Expanded Electronics Recycling
The Town of Innisfail waste transfer station, through the Alberta Recycling Management Authority’s 2020-22 Electronics Expansion Pilot Project, is now able to accept more of your electronic items for recycling!
The electronics recycling pilot is a two-year project that will expand the scope of electronic products Albertans can recycle without adding new consumer fees. It will be operated by the Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) and will inform how government can advance electronics recycling in the future.
Items can be dropped at the Town of Innisfail’s waste transfer station. More information is available at the Recycling Alberta website.
Yard Waste & Organics
Weekly collection of organic waste will begin again in May 2026. Monthly pick-up will resume in the fall
The Town of Innisfail offers yard waste/organics (green cart) pickup. One green cart is provided per household; however, additional yard waste can be taken to the Waste Transfer Station.
Know Your Household Waste
Green Carts are for organics such as kitchen scraps, yard waste and pet waste. Some items that can be included with organics are:
Kitchen scraps
- Fruits and vegetables (raw and cooked)
- Table and plate scraps
- Meat, fish, bones and poultry carcasses
- Dairy products
- Bread and baked goods
- Newspaper (non-glossy paper)
- Coffee grounds, filters and tea bags
- Pasta, grains and beans
- Eggs and eggshells
- Food-soiled paper towels and napkins
Pet Waste
- All forms of pet waste
- Kitty litter
Yard Waste
(NOTE: maximum size of items is 1 inch in diameter and three feet long)
- Brush, leaves and branches
- Grass and garden debris
- Wood shavings and chips
Don’t put these items in your organics cart
- Plastic bags
- Bags marked as “biodegradable“; please use compostable bags with organics
- Plastic containers
- Styrofoam
- Diapers
- Feminine hygiene products
- Large or domestic animal carcasses
- Diseased branches
- Fire pit, fire place or barbecue ashes
- Sod or dirt
- Rocks or gravel
- Large branches that do not fit in the cart
Cart wheels should be placed at the curb with the cart facing toward the road. Carts should be placed at least 1 metre (3 feet) from each other and from any other obstruction. Please have your organics cart out by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day. The weight capacity of the cart cannot exceed 75 lbs to prevent damage to your cart and the mechanical components of collection trucks.
Seasonal Services & Events
RV Dumping Station
4804 52 Ave., Innisfail (just south of the Tourist Information Centre)
The RV Sani-Dump opens around mid-May (or when temperatures are consistently above freezing) and will close around mid-October (when temperatures are consistently below freezing).
The RV Sani-Dump has been fitted with card readers. Both debit and credit card payments are accepted, and facility users can swipe or tap for payment. Tokens are no longer accepted; residents with remaining tokens can return them to the Town Office for a refund.
Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up - May 30, 2026
The Town of Innisfail has partnered with the Alberta Recycling Management Authority to bring back the Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up program for 2026!
The collection of items will take place on Saturday, May 30, from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm at the Innisfail Waste Transfer Station.
During these days, residents can drop off hazardous household materials that are not typically collected at the Waste Transfer Station such as:
- Pesticides
- Bleach
- Fire Extinguishers
- Disinfectants
- Drain Cleaners
- E-cigarettes/Vaping devices
- Fungicides, herbicides, weed killers
- Thinners and turpentine
Note that regular items such as electronics, paint, batteries, propane bottles, and more can still be dropped off year-round at the Waste Transfer Station.
Large Item Pick-Up - April 27-30, 2026
This year’s event will begin on Monday, April 27. ALL ITEMS MUST BE REGISTERED to receive collection.
- You must register to be eligible (CLICK HERE TO REGISTER) or call 403 227-3376. Late registrations will NOT be accepted.
- The registration deadline is Thursday, April 23, 2026.
- For Innisfail residential addresses only.
- Place all items to the front street – NOT THE ALLEY – by 7:00 a. m. on April 27.
- Leave the items out until collected (up to 4 days)
- Items must be within the 90 kg weight limit
- The size limit for items is 6 feet x 3 feet (1.8 meters x 0.9 meters) – excluding mattresses.
Register a maximum of three (3) items
The pickup will occur over a three-day period, but we ask that all items be placed curbside on the first day of the program. Collection will be completed by end-of-day on Thursday, April 30.
Each household can place up to 3 LARGE items at their front street. These will be removed by the Town at no cost to residents. Items that are eligible for pick up are limited to those that the average resident may not be able to take to the waste transfer station.
See below for a list of eligible items.
This includes items such as:
- large visual display devices (greater than 30-inch screen size)
- stoves and barbecues
- dishwashers
- clothes washers and dryers (please ensure that all water has been drained from washers)
- large furniture items like sofas, tables, recliners, mattresses and box springs
- snowblowers, lawn mowers and similar small equipment
Items that will not be accepted include:
- refrigerators, freezers and any other appliance containing freon
- yard waste
- construction waste and debris
- scrap steel and metal
- automobile parts
- liquids of any type
NO SMALL ITEMS WILL BE COLLECTED CURBSIDE. Small items that can be transported individually or in a container are not eligible for large item pick-up. These items can be placed in the regular weekly curb side pick up or taken to the waste transfer station.
Community Garage Sale - April 25, 2026
Are you looking to host a garage sale this spring?
Join the Town of Innisfail’s third-annual community-wide garage sale on April 25, 2026! Running on the same weekend as “Kick it to the Curb” followed by our Large Item Pick Up program, this is a great opportunity to declutter the house for spring and engage with our community.
By signing up to participate in our community-wide garage sale, not only will you receive free advertising for your garage sale through Town channels to surrounding communities, you can also set your own hours for your sale.
For more details and to register, click here.
Kick it to the Curb - April 24 & 25, 2026
It’s spring-cleaning time again – find a good home in the community for unwanted items and reduce disposal in the landfill!
For the weekend starting Friday, April 24, residents are encouraged to set their unwanted items out with a “FREE” sign.
The basic guidelines are as follows – make sure free items are gently used, clearly marked, and removed after the weekend is over.
Giving Guidelines
- Unwanted items must be marked clearly and placed at the front of your property.
- Mark items “FREE” using sign and/or masking tape.
- Donate or recycle any uncollected items to a charity such as the Salvation Army.
Taking Guidelines
- Take only the items at the curb marked “FREE”.
- Be a good neighbour – RESPECT property and don’t walk on lawns or gardens.
- Leave items you don’t want where you found them.
Items may include:
- Furniture
- Electronics
- Unwanted household accessories and kitchen gadgets
Items should NOT include:
- Bedding or clothing
- Broken or damaged beyond repair goods
- Child related items including but not limited to: cribs, baby walkers, playpens, helmets or car seats.
Green & Clean Challenge - April 20-26, 2026
Grab your friends, family, coworkers, or community group and help make Innisfail cleaner, greener, and more welcoming during Earth Week (April 20 – 26, 2026). Every bag collected, every hour spent outdoors, makes a difference!
During Earth Week, the Town will be hosting community clean-up events for those looking to get involved:
- April 21, 2026: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Centennial Park
- April 23, 2026: 10:00 am – 11:00 am at Raspberry Park
If you plan to attend one or both events, please register by emailing fcss@innisfail.ca or calling 403-227-3376 ext. 266 to help us ensure adequate supplies and refreshments are available for all participants.
At the end of the week, the team with the most volunteer hours logged will win the Town’s “Golden Oscar” award.
Join the movement and help Innisfail look its best!
How to Participate:
Step 1- Register Your Team
Any group or individual can register: families, friends, businesses, youth groups, service clubs, faith groups, sports teams. Register by emailing fcss@innisfail.ca or calling 403-227-3376 ext. 266.
Step 2 – Grab a Kit
Pick up your kit at one of the kickoff events or at the Town Office. A kit will include: gloves, garbage bags, and a Town map detailing the clean up zones.
Step 3 – Pick a Zone
Choose an area in Town to clean (maps and recommended zones included in the kit). Zones range from parks and trails to streets and school areas.
Step 4 – Refreshments & Support for Groups
If your team is registered, the Town can drop off refreshments (light snacks, water and juice) or have them available at your location. Just let us know where and when you will be out doing clean up.
Step 5 – Log Your Hours
Submit the number of volunteers and hours worked to fcss@innisfail.ca or 403-227-3376 ext. 266.
Step 6 – Enjoy the Outdoors!
Spend time outdoors, make a positive impact, and remember to take photos along the way. Please share any photos of your group with us so they can be included in an appreciation post recognizing all participants at the end of the challenge.
