Don't put your green bin out next week

Starting next week, curbside collection will switch to its winter schedule, with organics carts being picked up every two weeks.

Organics (green carts) will not be collected during the week of November 11, with bi-weekly collection resuming the week of November 18. 

"Collecting organics bi-weekly reflects the reduced demand in the winter – as residents have less yard waste. By switching to the winter schedule, Cochrane reduces fleet emissions and helps manage the cost of waste collection." explains the Town of Cochrane in a news release.

Residents are being reminded to follow a few steps to ensure winter waste collection runs smoothly.

• Clear snow and ice off carts.  
• Use paper, cardboard and certified compostable bags in the organics cart. Using a paper liner in the green cart can stop food scraps from freezing to the cart. 
• Shovel a one-metre space around the cart and allow one metre of clearance on either side of each cart. 
• Set carts out for collection by 7 a.m. on collection day with wheels on the curb.  
• Store carts when not set out for collection inside, if possible, or against a fence or wall, away from cold wind. 

Weekly collection of recycling (blue) and waste (black) carts will continue.