Where are the recycling drop-off locations in Calgary?

Calgary has an extensive and well-developed network of recycling collection points, including more than 30 different types of locations ranging from community depots to specialized processing centers, providing residents with convenient access to environmentally responsible waste management in all areas of the city. The recycling depot system is designed to minimize the distance residents must travel to dispose of a variety of materials, from standard household waste to hazardous materials and electronics.

Community Recycling Depots

Northwest locations

  • Beacon Hill — 11320 Sarcee Trail N.W., near Home Depot. Serves Beacon Hill and Scenic Acres.
  • Crowfoot — 90 Crowfoot Way N.W., near Lowe's. Serves Crowfoot, Arbour Lake, and Royal Oak.
  • Huntington Hills — 7020 Fourth St. N.W., near Superstore. Serves Huntington Hills, Thorncliffe, and Greenview.
  • Market Mall — 3625 Shaganappi Tr. N.W., near the shopping center.
  • North Hill — 1901 16 Ave. N.W., near North Hill Shopping Center.
  • Tuscany — 5019 Nose Hill Drive N.W., near Home Depot. Serving Tuscany, Kincora, Sage Hill.

Northeast locations

  • Castleridge — 55 Castleridge Blvd. N.E., near Safeway.
  • Country Hills — 11622 Harvest Hills Blvd. N.E., near North Pointe Park n' Ride.
  • Marlborough — 915 36 St. N.E., near Canadian Tire.
  • Renfrew — 16 Ave. and Russet Rd. N.E., at Renfrew Athletic Park.

Southeast locations

  • Deerfoot Meadows — 20 Heritage Meadows Way S.E., near Superstore.
  • Manchester — Dartmouth Road S.E.
  • Shawnessy — 390 Shawville Blvd. S.E., near Home Depot.
  • South Trail — 5125 126 Avenue S.E., near Home Depot.

Partner and specialized locations

  • ECCO Recycling — 10114 24 St S.E.

City Eco Centres

  • East Calgary Landfill and Eco Centre — most accessible for southeast and northeast areas.
  • Spyhill Landfill and Eco Centre — for northwestern areas.
  • Shepard Landfill and Eco Centre — accepts household waste only.

Free materials for drop-off

  • Car tires (up to 12 per visit).
  • Household hazardous waste (paint, light bulbs, chemicals).
  • All types of electronics.
  • Clothing, shoes, textiles, automotive materials, propane tanks.

Specialized recycling centers

Bottle Depots

  • Central Bottle Depot — 3261 34 Ave N.E.
  • Beddington Heights Bottle Depot — Country Hills Landing NW.
  • Happy Can Bottle Depot — 12-700 33 St NE.

Metal recycling centers

  • Calgary Metal Recycling Inc. — 2828 Bonnybrook Road SE (non-ferrous metals), 3415 Ogden Road S.E. (ferrous metals).
  • Federal Metals — 94 Ave SE and 52nd Street SE.
  • Soyimang — 404 35 Avenue NE and 4415 – 64 Avenue SE.

Electronics recycling centers

  • Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) — 1315 73 Ave SE.
  • AMA Personal Electronics — Calgary Westbrook.

Hazardous waste collection points

Fire stations

  • Bowness Fire Station No. 15 — 6328 35 Avenue NW.
  • Cedarbrae Fire Station No. 24 — 2607 106 Avenue SW.
  • Evergreen Fire Station No. 37 — 2511 Eversyde Avenue SW.
  • Lincoln Park Fire Station No. 20 — 2800 Peacekeepers Way SW.
  • Country Hills Fire Station No. 31 — 11955 Country Village Link NE.
  • Vista Heights Fire Station No. 4 — 1991 18 Avenue NE.

Special events

  • Shepard Landfill — special days for commercial painters.

Hours and Access

  • Public recycling drop-off locations are open 24/7 (with some exceptions).
  • Eco-centers are open year-round, with seasonal hours.
  • Most locations are near major transportation hubs and shopping centers.

Calgary's extensive network of recycling drop-off locations provides convenient access to waste disposal for all city residents. From 24-hour community depots to specialized metal and electronics recycling centers, it is one of the best examples of municipal waste management in North America.