Community Cleanup Sunday, May 27th from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. (please arrive prior to 1:45 p.m.)
The far west end of Discovery Ridge Boulevard
Following a day of garage sales, on Sunday you can drive on down to the end of Discovery Ridge Boulevard to donate or dispose of any items you have left or that weren’t sale-worthy.
Please check the list below for items that will and will not be accepted on May 27 to avoid any unnecessary trips.
BOOKS:Appropriate books for Grades K-9 in good condition will be gratefully accepted for the Griffith Woods School Library – all other books can be donated to the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta.
FURNITURE:We cannot accept any furniture for donation. All furniture will need to go into the City of Calgary garbage packer trucks – please only bring down that which is no longer serviceable.
Any furniture that you would like to donate can be collected by the Calgary Interfaith Furniture Society simply by making a phone call. All donations will be so greatly appreciated as this organization assists so many in great need. If you have any used furniture in decent condition, including patio furniture, BBQ’s in working condition and mattresses, please call 403-276-3173. This amazing service is at no cost to you. They will be in the SW area on 24 May and 31 May.
City of Calgary
Accepted
- Household waste
- Organic waste
- Leaves, branches, plants, grass clippings and other yard waste (please note yard waste must be separate from other items and needs to be in paper or compostable boxes or bags.)
Not Accepted
- Glass (e.g. window panes, glass table tops)
- Household appliances with Freon (e.g. refrigerators, freezers)
- Liquids (e.g. cooking oils)
- Rail way ties
- Sod or dirt
- Household hazardous waste including:
- Propane tanks
- Paint
- Automobile, cleaning, healthcare, and gardening chemicals
Forinformation with regards hazardous materials recycling please contact Calgary Fire Department: Hazardous Materials. Call 311 or visit calgary.ca
Regular household recycling will NOT be accepted on this day, please keep for regular pickup. Bottles and cans can be taken to the bottle shack (tied safely in bags) – thank you!
Recycle Logic Electronics Recycling
Accepted
- Televisions, Computer Monitors and All-in One Computers
- Desktop Computers and Servers
- Computer Accessories – Mouse, Keyboard, Cables, Desktop Computer Speakers
- Laptops, Notebooks and Tablets
- Desktop Printers and Printer combinations, Scanners, Fax Machines and Photocopiers
- Additional items not sponsored by the Alberta Recycling Management Authority’s (ARMA) Province Wide Electronics Recycling Program (e.g. Cable boxes, Cell Phones, Gaming consoles/games, Christmas Lights, Microwaves, VCRs)
Note that Recycle-Logic Inc. reserves the rights to refuse any item NOT on the ARMA Sponsored Material List or any ineligible item with too much plastic.
Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta
Accepted (IN GOOD CONDITION)
Bicycles
Clothing
- Clothing Accessories (belts, jewelry)
- Hats, Mitts, Scarves
- Ties, Nylons, Socks, Underwear, Robes
- Shoes, Boots
- Coats, Snow Pants, Umbrellas
- Wedding Dresses, Costumes, Scrubs
Entertainment (must be in working condition)
- Books, Magazines, DVDs
- iPods, MP3 Players, Headphones
- Records, CDs, Videos, Tapes
- Stereos, VCRs, Radios, Speakers
- TVs (under 21” and later than 2005)
- Computers, Typewriters, Printers
- Toys, Games, Puzzles, Stuffed Animals
- Sporting Goods, Bikes
Small Appliances
- Kettles, Coffee Makers
- Microwaves, Toasters, Toaster Ovens
- Blenders, Juicers, Kitchen Scales
- Vacuum Cleaners, Sewing Machines
- Hair Dryers, Curling Irons
Kitchenware
- Pots, Pans, Bakeware, Dishes
- Kitchen Utensils, Cutlery, Silverware
- Glassware, Mugs, Cups
Linens
- Table Cloths, Curtains, Draperies
- Blankets, Pillows, Bed Sheets
- Towels, Cloths, Area Rugs
Household Items
- Bed and Bath Items
- Telephones, Lamps, Clocks
- Pictures, Frames, Mirrors, Wicker
- Crafts, Knickknacks, Ornaments
- Dried/Silk Flowers, Candles
- Hangers, Coat Racks, Shoe Racks
- Household Tools, Tool Boxes
- Small Office Supplies
Bags
- Purses, Fanny Packs, Wallets
- Suitcases, Duffel Bags, Back Packs
NOT Accepted
- Furniture
- Baby items such as strollers or car seats
Residential and Commercial Junk Removal – Metals recycling
Accepted
- Washers, dryers, stoves, BBQ’s
- Car batteries
- Car parts
- Stainless steel, wire, aluminum
