When the promise of spring is in the air, many Calgarians think about cleaning and organizing their garages, basements and yards. Here are a few important bylaws to guide you through this annual ritual:
- In your backyard there can be no accumulation of loose garbage, bottles or cans, household furniture or goods, automobile parts, equipment or appliance parts, yard waste including grass, tree cuttings visible from outside of your property.
- Materials that create unpleasant odours or attract pests are prohibited from being stored on private property. This includes animal parts and feces.
- Property owners/occupants are responsible for maintaining and keeping tidy the back of their property up to the middle of the alleyway.
- Chemical waste, oil, batteries and oversized items will not be accepted if left out for garbage collection.
- Garbage should be set out for collection no earlier than 7:00 p.m. the night before and no later than 7:00 a.m. on the morning of your collection day.
- Garbage bags or containers and their contents must weigh less than 20kg (44lbs) and bundles of more than 1.25m (4ft) in length will not be picked up.
Please take the time to be a responsible citizen and dispose of your waste and unwanted items correctly. The Waste & Recycling website has more information on how to package materials for pickup and on proper disposal methods, www.calgary.ca/waste. Residents who store or improperly dispose of items in laneways or streets are at risk of being fined.
Community Cleanups are a great way to partner with The City and your community to clean your community greenspaces and alleyways. For more information on hosting a Community Cleanup, call 3-1-1 and ask to speak to an Animal & Bylaw Services’ Community Liaison Advisor.
Information on The City of Calgary bylaws can be found by visiting our website at www.calgary.ca/animalservices and clicking on “Bylaw Services” or you can call 3-1-1.
