Business Recycling Bylaw
Bylaws require recycling by businesses and organizations
Calgary City Council approved changes to the Waste and Recycling Bylaw requiring all businesses and organizations in Calgary to recycle a specific list of materials as of November 1, 2016.
Under bylaw, your business or organization must provide adequate storage and containers for a specific list of recyclable materials. That list includes all of the items now accepted in the single-family residential recycling program plus materials specific to the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) sector such as scrap metal, clear plastic film (polyethylene) and wood. You will find the complete list of materials here. The bylaw includes fines for businesses and organizations that do not comply.
How do I get started?
When you set up your recycling program, there are four things you should keep in mind:
- Understand your business’s needs.
- Understand what materials your program must accept.
- Decide who will provide recycling services.
- Decide where and how to store recyclables.
Waste Connections can help you establish a customized recycling program or improve an existing one.
Contact us today to schedule your Free Waste Audit and see how easy it can be to participate.
How to store recyclables?
Recyclable items must be collected and stored separately from your other waste.
Waste Connections can provide different options for storing recyclables. We can also provide in-office recycling bins (desk trays and central floor containers).
Roll Off Containers
20 - 40 cubic yards
Plastic Totes
32 - 95 gallons