The City of Airdrie has been responsible for managing packaging waste through the blue cart program and Recycle Depot. A new provincial regulatory approach called Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is changing the way waste is managed.
EPR shifts the responsibility from the utility payer (you) to the producer (manufacturer). The producer will partially fund the collection, sorting and processing of packaging waste they create.
Starting April 1, 2025, this program will apply to recyclable materials collected through the blue cart program and at the Recycle Depot.
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The City will no longer accept small businesses or non-profit organization recyclables at the Recycle Depot after April 1, 2025. Businesses and organizations are encouraged to find alternative recycling solutions. Please contact the City for additional resources and guidance on waste management options. Visit the Business Directory for list of waste management companies with a Airdrie Business Licence.
EPR will be implemented in apartments, condos and other multi-family in October 2026. The City will provide updates as more details become available. If you live in a multi-family building, check with your property manager or condo board to learn how this change may affect your recycling service.