Curbside Collection

The Town provides curbside recycling to help reduce waste and support responsible disposal.

Recyclable materials should be clean and free of food residue. Items not accepted in curbside recycling should be disposed of through appropriate waste or recycling facilities.

Curbside Bluebag Collection:

Curbside bluebag collection is available for all single-family homes.

To ensure your bag is picked up regularly, please place it out on the curb, away from vehicles and waste bins, by 7:00 am on your collection day.
Large cardboard must be empty and flattened, no larger than 60 cm × 60 cm, and placed under the blue bags.
There is no limit on the amount you can place out for collection, and items can be co-mingled.

Recycle Dumpster Bins:

Recycle dumpster bins are available for multi-family dwellings.

Cardboard and mixed paper only
Plastic and Tin must go into the garbage

Commercial Recycling Collection:

Blue roll-out carts, and 4-yard and 6-yard dumpster bins are available in all commercial, industrial and institutional districts.

Cardboard: Large cardboard must be empty and flattened, no larger than 60 cm × 60 cm, and placed under the blue bags.
Shredded paper: Must be placed in a tied clear bag
Mixed paper only
Plastic and Tin must go into the garbage
Additional pickups are available upon request

Circular Materials website for the Town of Vermilion Recycling

The Residential Organics Program allows residents to divert food and organic waste from landfill through curbside collection.

Accepted Materials

Organics include food waste and compostable household materials such as:

• Food scraps (meat, dairy, bread, rice, vegetables, coffee grounds)

• Soiled paper products (napkins, pizza boxes)

• Yard waste (grass, leaves, garden waste, small branches)

• Pet waste (in a compostable bag, or loose with no bag — no regular plastic bags, please)

• dryer lint

Only organic materials are permitted in organics bins.

Bin Placement Guidelines

• Place your bin at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day

• Sidewalk placement is not permitted

• Allow 1 metre of clearance on all sides

• Do not park in front of bins on collection day

Bins that are improperly placed may not be collected.

Roll-Out Bins

Single-family homes are provided with a Town-owned roll-out bin assigned to the civic address. Bins must remain with the property if you move.

Bins should only be placed at the curb on collection day to reduce the risk of damage or theft. Altered or damaged bins may be subject to replacement costs.

For bin repairs due to normal wear and tear, contact Infrastructure & Planning Services at 780-581-2415.

Multi-Family Properties

Organic collection is not available for multi-family units at this time. Organic waste from these properties should be placed in regular garbage.

Missed or Improper Collection

Bins may not be collected due to improper placement, late set-out, severe weather, or service disruptions. If your bin is missed, please remove it from the curb and wait for the next scheduled collection or further direction from the Town.

Placing non-organic material in organics bins is considered misuse and may result in additional charges.

Household Garbage Collection 

Household garbage is collected weekly using an automated curbside collection system. Waste is transported to the Vermilion Transfer Station and then to the Beaver Regional Landfill in Ryley, Alberta.

What Goes in the Garbage

Household garbage includes items that cannot be recycled or composted, such as:

• Disposable household items and packaging

• Soiled or non-recyclable plastics

• Personal care items, diapers, and pet litter

• Broken household items (glass, ceramics, mirrors)

• Plastics labelled #3, #6, or #7

Furniture, large items, hazardous waste, and construction materials are not permitted in curbside garbage bins.

Collection Guidelines

• All waste must be bagged

• Waste must fit inside the bin with the lid fully closed

• Bags or items placed beside the bin will not be collected

Bins may not be collected due to improper placement, late set-out, severe weather, or service disruptions. If your bin is missed, please remove it from the curb and wait until the next scheduled collection or further direction from the Town.

Excess or Oversized Waste

Excess garbage, oversized items, and hazardous waste can be taken directly to the Vermilion Transfer Station.

Placing furniture or non-household materials in curbside bins is considered misuse and may result in additional charges.