Town of Macleod

Recycling   Fort Macleod Recycling Depot is located in the Curling Rink parking lot at the corner of 21st Street and 3rd Avenue. It is available for residents to use 24/7, aside from Monday mornings, when the trailers are being emptied.We Currently RecycleNewsprint and magazines (inserts can stay in magazines or papers)Mixed paperShredded paper (must be bagged)CardboardClear glassTin cansPlastic – coloured and clearPlastic milk jugsPlease assure recycled items are clean and dry. Sorting your products is necessary.Products Not Accepted at Recycling TrailerCarbon Paper, Tin Foil, Wax Paper, Paper TowelWood, Rubber Bands, Paper ClipsWaxed Cardboard & Milk / Juice CartonsBooks with Glued or Wired BindingsStyrofoam (egg cartons, packing chips, etc.)Wrapping paper (all types)Paint Cans, Aerosol Cans, Varsol CansBatteriesPlastic Bags – except those filled with shredded paperNo plastic ties, strings or bagsTelephone Books (There is a separate bin beside the recycling trailer for these)Used Oil, Oil Filters and Oil Jugs (Return for recycling to UFA Bulk Fuel at 214 13th Street)Town CompostThe town operates a community composting site south of the cemetery. The two compost site accepts tree clippings, tree branches and grass clippings. While there, help yourself to wood chips and compost for your gardens and yards. Please remember to take plastic bags home with you.