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:
- 2025 Waste Collection Calendar (printable pdf)
Please have green and grey carts, as well as recycling at the curb for waste pick up by 7 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?
For a complete list of what goes in your green cart, please click here.
What can I put in my grey cart?
For a complete list of what goes in your grey cart, please click here.
What recyclable materials are accepted through the curbside waste collection program?
Please click here to learn more.
Where do I put my cart or bag of recycling during waste collection days?
Please click here to learn more.
Where can I find the curbside waste collection calendar?
Please click here to view the 2025 Waste Collection Calendar.
What about waste collection days that fall on a statutory holiday?
All collection days that fall on a statutory holiday will still receive service on that day, with the exception of Christmas Day.
Where does Ponoka's recycling go?
Please click here to learn more.
Why do green carts switch to biweekly pickup during the winter months?
Green carts are picked up weekly during the summer months to accommodate compostable yard waste, such as plants, leaves and grass clippings. During the winter months, collection shifts to a biweekly schedule, as most compostable material comes from household waste, which is lower in volume.
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.
What if one grey cart or green cart is not enough for my household waste?
Property owners can request an additional grey cart or green cart for $7.85 per month by calling the Town of Ponoka Office at 403-783-4431.
