Alberta

Edmonton

Assisted Waste Collection

Complex application

Tax filing not required

The Assisted Waste Collection Program provides waste collection services to eligible individuals with temporary or long-term mobility issues in Edmonton. Waste Collectors will pick up and dispose the garbage, recycling, and food waste of qualifying individuals who have restricted mobility.

To qualify for this program you must be resident of Edmonton who experiences temporary or long-term mobility issues that prevent and restrict waste disposal activity.

Eligible participants do not have someone who can complete waste disposal on their behalf.

Documents listed in this section are examples of what can be included with your application. Please review the application instructions (How to Apply tab) to confirm the supplemental and required documents for this benefit.

Proof of  residency in Province/ Territory

For example:

  • lease agreement
  • rent receipt
  • household bill
    • gas
    • electricity
    • cable television
    • telephone
  • driver's license
  • vehicle registration or car insurance
  • membership in social or professional organization
  • Other:
    • bank information
    • employment information

Photo ID

For example:

  • driver’s license
  • passport
  • other government-issued photo ID, such as a non-driver photo ID (Saskatchewan), British Columbia Services Card, Ontario photo card, General identification card (Nunavut), Voluntary ID (PEI), etc.

You can apply for this program in two ways:

You must also complete the following steps:

  1. Download, print, and ask your health care provider to sign the authorized health care provider form. Keep the completed form until you are contacted by Waste Services on next steps.

  2. After the submission of the online application form, the City of Edmonton will schedule and visit the applicant home to conduct an at-home interview. During this stage, Waste Services will direct applicants to submit the completed authorized health care provider form. This form can be submitted electronically, or in-person during the at-home interview.

  3. After the at-home interview applicants will be notified of their approval status, and approved applicants will receive Assisted Waste Collection service.

Last updated: February 26, 2026