Calgary's Trash War | Calgary News

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

Calgary’s biweekly garbage pickup, unchanged since 2017, is sparking frustration—especially in neighborhoods like Pineridge—where overflowing bins and wind-blown trash create messy, shared cleanup nightmares. While the city credits recycling and composting for slashing waste volume by half, residents struggle with extra bags, wildlife raids, and no easy fix. Options like $3 garbage tags, neighbor swaps, or community drop-offs exist, but the city’s sticking to the schedule, citing cost, service, and environmental balance. For those constantly overfilled, the two-week gap means finding secure…