Solid Waste
For solid waste disposal, the Crowsnest Pass is a member of a regional solid waste disposal system with solid waste presently being disposed of at the Crowsnest - Pincher Creek Landfill. Residential solid waste is collected on a weekly basis by the Municipal contractor CNP Waste Disposal. The Municipality does not provide pickup for commercial or industrial customers.
A maximum of 5 bags in approved animal proof receptacles will be picked up each week. Receptacles must not exceed a maximum of 84 litres nor weigh more than 23 kilograms when filled.
Time schedule for residential solid waste collection: (see below for maps)
Coleman | Wednesday | Willow Drive, Carbondale, Tecumseh, Old Blairmore Road, South of CPR Tracks, Bushtown and Ironstone, Sentinel |
Thursday | North side of Highway 3 | |
Friday | South side of Highway 3 | |
Blairmore | Monday | North side of the CPR tracks, a few streets on the south side of CPR tracks on the east end of town (near Gushul Studio) |
Tuesday | South side of CPR tracks | |
Frank | Monday | Including Valley Ridge |
Bellevue | Tuesday | |
Hillcrest | Tuesday | North side of Drum Creek |
Friday | South side of Drum Creek | |
Passburg | Thursday |
Holiday Schedule
Holidays on Monday
Monday pick up will be done on Tuesday
Tuesday pick up will be done on Wednesday
Wednesday pick up will be done on Thursday
Thursday and Friday pick up will remain the same
Holidays on Friday
Friday pick up will be done on Thursday
Holidays on Weekend
Holidays that fall on a Saturday or a Sunday will have no effect on regular garbage pick-up
Holiday List
New Year's Day - January 1
Family Day - 3rd Monday in February
Good Friday - March or April
Victoria Day - 3rd Monday in May
Canada Day - July 1
Heritage Day - 1st Monday in August
Labour Day - 1st Monday in September
Thanksgiving Day - 2nd Monday in October
Remembrance Day - November 11
Christmas and Boxing Day - watch for the holiday pick-up schedule to be posted closer to Christmas
Note: If any holiday occurs on a weekend, the Municipal office will be closed on the subsequent Monday.