Curbside collection is the City of Lloydminster's program for collecting recycling, organics and garbage. Organic curbside collection (green bin) resumed its seasonal weekly pickup at the beginning of April.
Residents receive one green bin to dispose of organic materials and one grey bin to dispose of garbage. Residents are responsible for purchasing blue bags to recycle other materials including cardboard and plastic.
Curbside collection occurs by zones and it happens in your neighbourhood on the same day all year, including holidays. The only exception to this rule is Christmas Day and New Year's Day when collection typically takes place one day earlier. Not sure what zone you're in? Review the curbside collection zoning map.
Learn about the Household Hazardous Waste Roundup.
RFID Tag Installation
The City of Lloydminster is taking the next step to enhance its curbside collection program by installing a barcode-like tag with a radio frequency identification (RFID) chip on waste (grey) and organics (green) carts. The tags will be installed on your regularly scheduled curbside collection day from September 7-18, 2020. Not sure what zone you're in? Review the curbside collection zoning map.
GFL Environmental Inc. staff will be wearing high-visibility gear and company identification. Mitigation measures will be in place to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Residents are requested to avoid unnecessary interaction with crews.
Frequently Asked Questions
| What is RFID and what should I know about it? |
| Radio-frequency Identification, or RFID, is like the barcodes you'd recognize on most retail purchased items. Each ID number is unique to your waste and organics cart. During curbside collection, the tag will relay the address and time and date of collection to a reader located within the collection truck. This information is stored on a private, secured database and is only accessed by authorized personnel. In the future, all collected data will be analyzed to make improvements to the City of Lloydminster's curbside collection program. |
| What are the benefits of having an RFID tag on my carts? |
| RFID systems are common in the solid-waste industry, as more communities are recognizing the significant benefits. By implementing the system, the City of Lloydminster will, over time, identify opportunities to improve existing service and divert more waste from the landfill. Using RFIDs, the City of Lloydminster can also verify collection services – enhancing customer service. |
| What should I expect during the RFID installation period? |
| You are not required to do anything other than ensure waste (grey) and organics (green) carts are on the curb on your regularly scheduled collection days between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. from September 7-18, 2020. |
| How will I know the RFID tags are installed on my carts? |
| You will notice a barcode tag installed on the back of your cart under the handle. Please do not remove the tag. Once the tags are installed, you may roll your carts back to your property. |
| What if the RFID tag has fallen off my cart, what should I do? |
| If the tag falls off your cart, please call the Operations Centre at 780-874-3700. |
| Is there an additional fee for the installation of RFID tags? |
| No, there is no additional cost. |
| Will this change my collection schedule? |
| No, the installation of RFID tags will not change your collection schedule. |
| Who will be completing the install? |
| GFL Environmental Inc. will conduct the installation of the RFID tags. Crews will be wearing high-visibility clothing and company identification. |
| Safety |
| To keep everyone safe and to mitigate the risks of COVID-19, GFL Environmental Inc. crews will be wearing masks and gloves during the installation process. Crews will also sanitize the carts’ touch points prior to handling and installation. Residents are requested to avoid unnecessary interaction to avoid delay and mitigate the risks of COVID-19. |
| Privacy |
| The City of Lloydminster is committed to protecting your privacy. The RFID system will collect information such as addresses and date and time of collection. This information is collected in accordance with the Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LAFOIP). The RFID system will not collect personal information. If you have any questions about the collection, contact the LAFOIP Head at 780-871-8328. |
| Where can I find more information? |
| For more information, call the Operations Centre at 780-874-3700 or email curbside@lloydminster.ca. |
Curbside Collection Changes due to COVID-19
To ensure the safety of contractors and employees, additional precautionary measures will be effective immediately:
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Failure to comply will result in a violation. A violation sticker will be placed on your cart or bag, indicating the issue. Residents must correct the error in order for the items to be collected the following week.
What to put in each cart and bag
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Organics cart (green bin) |
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Recycling organic materials in the green cart diverts waste from the landfill and is collected either weekly or twice-monthly throughout the year. The City of Lloydminster is now collecting organics weekly until November, when it will change to twice-monthly pickup. With the absence of yard waste, the City observes an 80 per cent decrease in curbside organics collection during the winter. The following items can be recycled in the organics cart:
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Waste cart (grey bin) |
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Waste curbside collection is collected weekly. The following items can be placed in your waste cart:
Once collected, household waste is transported to the Lloydminster Sanitary Landfill where it is sorted and recycled according to materials. |
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Recycling (blue or clear bag) |
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Blue bag recycling collection is an easy, efficient and eco-friendly way to recycle. Using blue bags allows a higher volume of recyclables to be placed out with greater ease so residents can recycle more:
Once collected, blue bag recyclables are processed at a materials recovery facility and are sorted according to type: metal, plastics and fibres (cardboard). The items are then recycled. |
Cart use guidelines and care
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Placement of carts is important! The automated arm on the truck can only operate if it has enough clearance to maneuver. Follow these easy steps to ensure easy collection.
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Did you know?
Did you know that more than 7,900 single and multi-family homes participate in our Curbside Collection Program, meaning more materials are being diverted from the Lloydminster Sanitary Landfill? Since its inception in April 2013, the program has diverted over 13,400 tonnes from the landfill.