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Calgary Green Cart compost giveaway

Calgarians book a slot and pick up free compost made from their own green cart scraps.

What it costs you:

  • Account signup

Verified Oct 24, 2026 against the official pageSpring, next dates spring 2027. It is done for 2026. It usually comes back in March, so check back then. We post the 2027 date as soon as the official page does.

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Who qualifies
Calgary residents
How to get it
Book a 15-minute pickup appointment online
Where it works
Alberta
When
Spring, next dates spring 2027. It is done for 2026. It usually comes back in March, so check back then. We post the 2027 date as soon as the official page does.
Fine print
Free spring yard waste drop-off at landfills runs at the same time.
Official source
calgary.ca

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