We're still actively managing waste in high-traffic and high-use areas. Collection may be reduced in parks or trails where bins don't fill up regularly. If you notice an overflowing bin, you can request service through Report a Problem.
Amenities & Maintenance
Keeping our park spaces beautiful, enjoyable and safe remains our top priority. Whether collecting garbage, weeding out noxious plants, or keeping pesky critters at bay, you’ll see our crews out keeping our spaces beautiful. Check out the list below for answers to questions you may have regarding service levels this summer.
Garbage
Crews will continue to collect garbage, especially in high-use areas. While low-traffic areas may see a reduced pick-up schedule, you can help us empty bins that are getting full by reporting through Report a Problem.
Help us keep Red Deer clean by leaving spaces better than you found it. If you see litter in our parks, on trails, or around your neighbourhood, kindly pick it up to dispose of it properly. Learn more about how you can get involved in keeping Red Deer green here.
Are garbage cans being removed from public spaces?
There are no plans to remove garbage cans. However, if there are logical places that are over-populated with garbage cans, we may remove extras.
Do sports groups need to take their own garbage?
No, however if cans are getting full, we ask you to help us out by reporting it to us so we can empty them.
Trails & Playgrounds
We continue to care for and maintain our beloved Waskasoo park system. While we are still actively inspecting and maintaining park and trail infrastructure, it may take us longer to get to these spaces, and you may notice less debris clearing and slower response times for pruning, maintenance and repairs in some areas. If you spot damage, graffiti or hazards, please report them through Report a Problem. Along trails and in playgrounds, there will be no trimming around infrastructure such as benches, fences, fire hydrants, street signs and boulevards.
Washrooms
The McKenzie Trails north washroom has been closed as part of cost-saving measures. This decision was made based on usage data and maintenance costs. Washrooms at Kiwanis Picnic Park, Rotary Park, Kin Kanyon, and Glendale Skatepark are open daily from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., depending on staff availability. City washroom facilities located at McKenzie Trails (south washroom), Heritage Ranch, and Three Mile Bend remain open all hours. The McKenzie Trails north washroom is closed as part of cost saving measures.
Downtown
Hanging baskets, Capstone planters, seasonal pole decorations, and decorative downtown elements are not being installed this year, resulting in a $100,000 reduction in budget.