Starting October 14, 2026, an enhanced curbside recycling service will launch in Rocky Mountain House.
This new service will be managed by Circular Materials, a national not-for-profit that is leading Alberta’s transition to the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework.
Soon you will be able to recycle more materials like glass containers, foam packaging, flexible and rigid plastic, cardboard and paper, and metal containers and packaging right at your curb.
The transition will introduce a convenient, consistent, and effective recycling program across Alberta – a change that will not only benefit people, but also the province.
What's staying the same?
- Curbside collection will continue every other week.
- WEDNESDAY collection route: South of Hwy. 11A and West of Hwy. 11
- THURSDAY collection route: North of Hwy. 11A and East of Hwy. 11
- Click here to view map
- Residents will continue to use their blue carts for collection.
- There’s no need for sorting.
What's changing?
The new system will now be administered by Circular Materials, a national not-for-profit organization responsible for implementing Alberta’s residential recycling program. Empringham Disposal is the contracted collection company for Rocky Mountain House.
The new system allows you to recycle materials that were previously excluded from the program. You will now be able to recycle:
- Glass containers (jars and bottles)
- Foam packaging (meat trays, takeout containers, cups, plates, bowls, Styrofoam)
- Flexible plastic packaging (films and wraps)
- Metal containers (pie plates, frozen food trays)
- Aerosol containers (hairspray, whip cream containers)
- Laminated paper and plastic packaging (chip bags, cereal liner bags, gift bags)
Questions?
For questions related to:
- Replacement carts.
- Missed collection.
- Other recycling questions.
Please contact:
Empringham Disposal
resi@empringhamdisposal.com
403-392-3870
For information visit Circular Materials.
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Download a 2026 Residential Collection Calendar (PDF)
What can I put in my BLUE cart?
Download a printable ORGANICS, RECYCLING AND WASTE User's Guide
- Rigid Plastics NUMBERED 1-7 (e.g.: Shampoo bottles, detergent jugs and food containers). When in doubt, check for the numbered recycling symbol! It will look like this:
The number in the middle must be 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 to go in your curbside bag. Please rinse your containers first! - Metal cans and foil trays (e.g.: Food, soup and beverage cans, tin foil wrap, foil trays and pie plates).
- Paper, cardboard and boxboard (e.g.: flattened corrugated cardboard; cereal, cracker, cookie and tissue boxes - liners removed - cardboard and paper tubes/rolls; and paper egg cartons.
- Beverage containers (these can also go to the Bottle Depot).
Rinse all items and place them loosely in your BLUE bin.
Please do not bag your items before placing them in your BLUE bin (these materials are easier to sort at their final destination if they are placed loosely in your bin).
Large cardboard and boxes must be folded or flattened and placed in your bin.
What about glass, batteries or other recyclables?
Town residents are invited to use the Eco Centre for all divertible materials at no cost.
Please take these items to the Eco Centre:
- Tires
- Glass
- Batteries
- Electronics
- Scrap metals
- Wood and rocks/stones
- Yard waste (that does not fit in your green bin)
- Household hazardous materials (paints, chemicals, oils, etc.)
These items will NOT be collected curbside.
What if I have excess recyclable materials?
Excess recycling materials not collected curbside may be taken to the Eco Centre (service included with monthly utility bill; no extra cost).
What is Kick it to the Curb?
Kick it to the Curb is a Town-wide event to help Rocky residents reduce and reuse. Place your unwanted but usable items at the front of your property marked with a ‘FREE’ sign. Then explore curbsides around Town to find new-to-you treasures that are marked with a ‘FREE’ sign.
The Town hosts Kick It to the Curb events twice a year, generally in June and September. This is a way for residents to swap or upcycle their used but useable items. Check out the details here.
Contact Us
Questions?
Contact the Engineering & Operations Department at 403-845-3220.
