The City of Cold Lake submitted a bid to Circular Materials to continue to provide recycling collection curbside, but the service was awarded to Integrity Waste.
Recycling
As of Oct. 1, 2026, curbside recycling in Cold Lake will be handled and collected by a third-party contractor under contract with Circular Materials. For information on pick-up dates and how to prepare your recycling materials for pickup, visit www.circularmaterials.ca/cold-lake.
For more information on the provincially implemented Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Program, visit https://www.albertarecycling.ca/epr/ or https://www.alberta.ca/extended-producer-responsibility.
Some residents may experience a short interruption of their recycling pickup service during the switch in service providers. The recycling drop-off bins are still available at the Energy Centre (north parking lot) and downtown (4811-50 Street) for residents to drop off their recycling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the City of Cold Lake no longer picking up recycling?
Why is my recycling pick-up day changing?
All recycling will be picked up on Wednesdays in Cold Lake, as determined by Circular Materials. Residents will remain on a bi-weekly pickup schedule according to their zone. Find your pickup schedule at www.circularmaterials.ca/cold-lake
Are there any changes to what can be put out and how I need to sort it?
Everything including cardboard needs to be put into blue or clear bags. All items can be mixed together in the bags and it does not need to be sorted. Some new items, such as glass and Styrofoam, will be included in the pickup. For up-to-date information, visit www.circularmaterials.ca/cold-lake
What about the recycling drop-off locations?
The two recycling drop-off locations at the Energy Centre (north parking lot) and downtown (4811-50 Street) will remain open for residents to drop off recycling materials at their convenience.
Will the landfill still accept recycling?
In support of diverting recyclable materials from the landfill and transfer station, recyclable materials will still be accepted at the Waste Management Facility in the designated locations directed by the scale attendant.
Will these changes affect organics pickup?
Waste and organics continue to be picked up by the City of Cold Lake. No changes to the waste or organics collection schedule are being made at this time.
I have a question not listed here.
Please visit www.circularmaterials.ca/cold-lake for more information or to contact someone from Circular Materials.
I have a problem or want to contact someone about my RECYCLING pickup.
Please check www.circularmaterials.ca/cold-lake for contact information to reach out to Circular Materials.
Recycling Drop-off Bins
The City operates two recycling drop-off locations, which accept cardboard, mixed paper, plastics, aluminum cans and tins. Open 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week, the drop-off bins are located at the Energy Centre (north parking lot) and 4811-50 Street.
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