Curbside Waste Collection Program

The Town of Ponoka provides curbside waste collection of recyclables, compostable material and household garbage.

Residents are encouraged to recycle and compost as much waste as possible through our curbside collection program. Not only does it divert waste from the landfill, it also saves on tipping fees at the landfill, which can help offset future utility rate increases.

To determine your regular scheduled day for waste pick up, please see:

2026 Waste Collection Calendar (printable pdf)

Please have green and grey carts, as well as recycling at the curb for waste pick up by 6 a.m. on your designated collection day.

The Town also operates the Waste Transfer Station, which provides compost, household hazardous waste disposal and a number of recycling opportunities, including electronics, household batteries and used motor oil.

Please click on the links below to learn more about the curbside waste collection program:

What can I put in my green cart?

What can I put in my grey cart?

What recyclable materials are accepted through the curbside waste collection program?

Where do I put my cart or bag of recycling during waste collection days?

What happens to my carts when I move?

Where can I find the curbside waste collection calendar?

What happens if my cart is missed for pickup?

What about waste collection days that fall on a statutory holiday?

Why do green carts switch to biweekly pickup during the winter months?

Why are grey carts not picked up weekly through the curbside waste collection program?

The curbside waste collection program was implemented to encourage citizens to divert more waste from the landfill by recycling and composting. The goal is to eventually help the Town achieve the provincial target of 80 per cent waste diversion. Before the program began, only 10 per cent of household waste in Ponoka was being diverted. Today, about 50 per cent of waste is diverted from the landfill through the curbside waste collection program.