Lloydminster residents could receive a temporary rebate on their utility bills as the City transitions to a new provincially led recycling program this fall.
The City of Lloydminster is moving residential recycling to Alberta’s Extended Producer Responsibility, or EPR, system beginning October 1. Under the change, producers will take over the cost of collecting and processing packaging and paper products, shifting that financial burden away from municipalities and residents.
Administration is expected to bring forward a recommendation to City Council to offer a rebate on affected utility accounts from October through the end of 2026, until a formal adjustment to curbside collection fees is implemented in the 2027 Fees and Charges Bylaw.
As part of the transition, Circular Materials will assume responsibility for recycling services and will become the primary contact for residents. Garbage and organics collection will continue to be handled by the City.
Officials say service levels should remain consistent. Recycling schedules will not change, and residents can continue setting out multiple blue bags. The new program is also expected to accept a wider range of materials, helping reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill.
Mayor Gerald Aalbers says the shift represents a significant change in how recycling is delivered, but residents can expect the same convenience with the added benefit of a producer-funded system.
More details about accepted materials and program changes are expected closer to implementation.
Residents will begin receiving information from Circular Materials in the coming weeks, with additional resources available online starting July 1.
Lloydminster City Council approved participation in the EPR program in September 2025 as part of a provincewide transition affecting municipalities across Alberta.
