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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Red Deer

Confirm when large items are collected, what needs an appointment, and how to prepare your pickup.

Red Deer, AlbertaLocal timezone: America/Edmonton

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Red Deer bulky waste—no curbside pickup. Self-haul to the Waste Management Facility (1709–40 Ave). 2025 rates: solid waste $84.50/tonne ($7 min); common recyclables $72/tonne; fridges/freezers/AC add $25 each. Electronics, paint, HHW, and tires accepted at no charge. Secure your load; mixed loads billed at the highest rate.

Service type

dropoff

Self-haul during posted facility hours (seasonal schedule); no appointment needed for typical loads.

Limits

No curbside bulky pickup; all large items must be self-hauled.,Refrigerant appliances: add $25 per unit.,Secure/cover every load or pay a surcharge.,Mixed loads billed at the highest tipping fee category.,Follow on-site directions; some materials go to specific drop zones.

Fees: 2025 examples: Solid Waste $84.50/tonne ($7 minimum). Yard Waste, clean pallets/white dimensional lumber, unpainted drywall, asphalt shingles, scrap metal/white goods $72/tonne ($7 minimum). Refrigerant appliances: additional $25 per item. HHW, residential paint, electronics, and tires accepted at no charge.

Appointment or request

Refer to local hotline

Submit requests before placing items curbside.

Illegal dumping

Report illegal dumping or abandoned furniture via the City's Report a Problem tool (Litter/Garbage on Public Property) or call 403-340-BLUE (2583).

Report abandoned piles or improper dumping immediately.

Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.

Place items on the curb no more than 24 hours in advance and separate metal or hazardous items as required by your municipality.

What to put at the curb

Accepted items
Furniture, Mattresses and box springs, Large appliances/white goods (refrigerant units add $25 fee), Scrap metal and propane tanks (scrap metal stream), Electronics (no charge), Tires (no charge), Yard waste (grass, leaves, branches), Clean pallets and white dimensional lumber, Unpainted gypsum drywall, Asphalt shingles
Not accepted
Unsecured or uncovered loads (surcharges applied), Mixed unsorted loads without separation (charged highest rate), Asbestos or special waste without 24-hour prior notice/approval, Liquids or hazardous materials outside the HHW area, Bulky items left at the curb (no pickup service)
Holiday shifts
Facility open all statutory holidays except Christmas Day and New Year's Day; curbside cart schedule follows the City's waste calendar.

Official service info

Source: Waste Management Facility (Landfill) | The City of Red Deer

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Pickup request template

Appointment request email

Hello Public Works, I'd like to arrange a bulk trash pickup at my address in Red Deer, Alberta. Your service is listed as "dropoff" with this schedule: Self-haul during posted facility hours (seasonal schedule); no appointment needed for typical loads.. Accepted items: Furniture, Mattresses and box springs, Large appliances/white goods (refrigerant units add $25 fee), Scrap metal and propane tanks (scrap metal stream), Electronics (no charge), Tires (no charge), Yard waste (grass, leaves, branches), Clean pallets and white dimensional lumber, Unpainted gypsum drywall, Asphalt shingles. Not accepted: Unsecured or uncovered loads (surcharges applied), Mixed unsorted loads without separation (charged highest rate), Asbestos or special waste without 24-hour prior notice/approval, Liquids or hazardous materials outside the HHW area, Bulky items left at the curb (no pickup service). Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/canada/alberta/red-deer

Frequently asked questions

Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.

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