The Town of Okotoks is taking the proactive measure of closing all indoor town facilities to the public from April 29 to May 14 inclusive.…
Rates effective as of January 1, 2021
Solid waste (garbage, recycling and organics) collection is billed bi-monthly as part of your utility bill. Below is a breakdown of the costs and options for single-family, multi-family and the ICI sector.
| Waste Services Fees | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Waste management Fee 1 (120L garbage, 120L organics + 240L recycling), also includes fee for operating the Eco Centre | $47.30 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
Waste management Fee 2* | $35.30 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
| Cart change fee | $25.00 | For each requested change in cart size |
| Cart and Bag Fees | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 180L Garbage Cart | $19.30 | Added to the Waste Management Fee 1 Per bi-monthly billing period |
| 240L Garbage Cart | $36.20 | Added to the Waste Management Fee 1 Per bi-monthly billing period |
| 360L Recycling Cart | $8.50 | Added to the Waste Management Fee 1 Per bi-monthly billing period |
| 240L Organics Cart | $3.85 | Added to the Waste Management Fee 1 Per bi-monthly billing period |
| Excess Garbage Bag | $5/bag | For times you exceed your weekly garbage limit. Bags are available at the Municipal Centre, Recreation Centre, Sobeys and Safeway |
| Penalty Fees | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Arrears Notice (5 working days after penalty date) | $20.00 | Per occurrence |
| Transfers to taxes (2 weeks after date of arrears notice) | $50.00 | Per occurrence |
| Penalties on all amounts in arrears | 4% penalty | On penalty date, which is the 1st of the following month  |