When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?

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In the Village of Empress, Alberta, collection schedule: once a week (every seven days); Wednesdays; container or bag limit: 4 bags per week standard; receptacles max 13.5 kilograms (30 Pounds); accepted or banned: Prohibited: liquid wastes, dead animals, petroleum, furniture, appliances, concrete, hazardous waste, ashes.; fee: $50.00 (4 or less bags); $57.00 (5-9 bags); $73.00 (10-15 bags); billed every two months. Source: 2025 11 Garbage Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.

collection schedule	once a week (every seven days); Wednesdays	Section 4.1; Schedule "A"
container or bag limit	4 bags per week standard; receptacles max 13.5 kilograms (30 Pounds)	Section 4.2; Section 5.4
accepted or banned	Prohibited: liquid wastes, dead animals, petroleum, furniture, appliances, concrete, hazardous waste, ashes.	Section 2 "Prohibited Waste"
fee	$50.00 (4 or less bags); $57.00 (5-9 bags); $73.00 (10-15 bags); billed every two months	Schedule "A"; Section 18.1

Garbage & recycling — Empress, Alberta