All the Holiday Things

We know there is a lot of information to take in over the holiday season, so we put together this page to be your one-stop shop for all the holiday things!
We know there is a lot of information to take in over the holiday season, so we put together this page to be your one-stop shop for all the holiday things!

Curious about Cart Collection

If your regular cart collection day falls on a Thursday, your collection day will be changing for December 25 and January 1. Here’s your new schedule:

Regular collection/Neighbourhood Collection day week of December 25 Collection day week of January 1
Thursday, Zone 1: Clearview Friday, December 26 (Black Cart) Friday, January 2 (Blue and Green Carts)
Thursday, Zone 1: Eastview Monday, December 29 (Black Cart) Monday, January 5 (Blue and Green Carts)
Thursday, Zone 1: Michener Hill East, Garden Heights Tuesday, December 30 (Black Cart) Tuesday, January 6 (Blue and Green Carts)
Thursday, Zone 2: Morrisroe Monday, December 29 (Blue and Green Carts) Monday, January 5 (Black Cart)
Thursday, Zone 2: Anders Tuesday, December 30 (Blue and Green Carts) Tuesday, January 6 (Black Cart)

*All other cart collection schedules are unchanged.

Print your cart collection schedule:

Make the most of your carts by sorting waste into the right carts. Each year, we get questions about what common holiday items go into which cart, so we’ve made it a little easier for you this year with the list below. If you have a question about an item not on this list, use our waste sorting tool.

Where does it go?

Find out which cart is the best place for your waste by typing in the name of the item here:

Blue Cart Green Cart Black Cart
Plastic containers #1-7 Real tree (chopped into small pieces to fit) Plastic bags/film from packaging
Envelopes Real tree branches/wreaths (wire ring and decorations removed) Fake trees/garland/wreaths
Cardboard Festive live plants (pots, cards and any plastic tags removed) Decorations/glass and ceramic ornaments
Cardboard boxes Leftover food Wrapping paper/Tissue paper
Cans Turkey carcasses Ribbon
  Food-soaked paper towels Styrofoam
  Facial tissues Packing peanuts
  Gingerbread houses Parchment paper
    Zip ties/Twist ties
    Clear plastic packaging
    Tinsel
    Gift bags
    Greeting cards
    Bubble wrap
    Christmas lights

Do you know batteries and used electronics can be dropped off for FREE at the Waste Management Facility? The Waste Management Facility is located at 1709 – 40 Avenue (south of 19 Street on the east side of 40 Avenue) and is open Monday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. They are closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day.

Find Facility Hours

Other City facilities and services have adjusted hours and schedules during the holidays. Here’s what you need to know and where you can find some more information if you have any questions.

Administration offices

City Hall and City Administrative Offices are closed Thursday, December 25 to Thursday, January 1 inclusive.

Red Deer Transit

Plan your trip and track your bus in real time at mybus.reddeer.ca

 

Date Regular Transit Action Bus
Sunday, December 21
  • Will operate on regular Sunday / Holiday schedule
  • First departure from Sorensen Station at 8 a.m.
  • Last departure from Sorensen Station at 7:45 p.m.
  • Transit Customer Service and Administration closed
  • Action Bus services open
  • Phone lines open
Monday, December 22
  • Will operate on regular Monday - Saturday schedules
  • Transit Customer Service and Administration open
  • Dynamic Shuttle Service available for areas not serviced by Routes 1, 2, 3 and 4 after 8 p.m. outbound from Sorensen Station
  • Regular Action Bus services open
  • Phone lines open
Tuesday, December 23
  • Will operate on regular Monday - Saturday schedules
  • Transit Customer Service and Administration open
  • Dynamic Shuttle Service available for areas not serviced by Routes 1, 2, 3 and 4 after 8 p.m. outbound from Sorensen Station
  • Regular Action Bus services open
  • Phone lines open
Wednesday, December 24
  • Regular schedules with last departure from Sorensen Station at 6:45 p.m.
  • No Dynamic Shuttle Service
  • Transit Customer Service and Administration open until 12 p.m.
  • Limited pre-booked service
  • Phone lines open until 4 p.m.
Thursday, December 25
  • No Service on December 25, 2025
  • Transit Customer Service and Administration will be closed.
  • Limited pre-booked service
  • Phone lines closed
Friday, December 26
  • Will operate on Sunday/Holiday schedule
  • First City Centre departure will be 8 a.m.
  • Last City Centre departure will be 7:45 p.m.
  • Transit Customer Service and Administration will be closed
  • Limited pre-booked service
  • Phone lines open until 4 p.m.
Saturday, December 27
  • Will operate on regular Monday - Saturday schedules
  • Transit Customer Service and Administration open
  • Dynamic Shuttle Service available for areas not serviced by Routes 1, 2, 3 and 4 after 8 p.m. outbound from Sorensen Station
  • Regular Action Bus services open
  • Phone lines open
Sunday, December 28
  • Will operate on Sunday/Holiday schedule
  • First City Centre departure will be 8 a.m.
  • Last City Centre departure will be 7:45 p.m.
  • Transit Customer Service and Administration will be closed
  • Regular Action Bus services open
  • Phone lines open
Monday, December 29
  • Will operate on regular Monday - Saturday schedules
  • Transit Customer Service and Administration closed
  • Dynamic Shuttle Service available for areas not serviced by Routes 1, 2, 3 and 4 after 8 p.m. outbound from Sorensen Station
  • Regular Action Bus services open
  • Phone lines open
Tuesday, December 30
  • Will operate on regular Monday - Saturday schedules
  • Transit Customer Service and Administration closed
  • Dynamic Shuttle Service available for areas not serviced by Routes 1, 2, 3 and 4 after 8 p.m. outbound from Sorensen Station
  • Regular Action Bus services open
  • Phone lines open
Wednesday, December 31
  • Will operate on regular Monday - Saturday schedules
  • Transit Customer Service and Administration closed
  • Dynamic Shuttle Service available for areas not serviced by Routes 1, 2, 3 and 4 after 8 p.m. outbound from Sorensen Station
  • Regular Action Bus services open
  • Phone lines open
Thursday, January 1
  • No Service on January 1, 2026
  • Transit Customer Service and Administration closed
  • No Service on January 1, 2026
  • Phone lines closed
Recreation facilities

Visit reddeer.ca/dropin to view drop-in schedules.

Holiday Collicutt Centre G.H. Dawe Community Centre Don Moore Recreation Centre Michener Centre
Christmas Day Closed Closed Closed Closed
Boxing Day 12 - 5 p.m. 12 - 5 p.m. Closed Closed
New Years Eve 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. *Closed
New Years Day 12 - 5 p.m. 12 - 5 p.m. Closed *Closed
Christmas Eve 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. *Closed

*Closed full holiday weekend

Waste Management Facility (Landfill)

The holiday hours for the Waste Management Facility (Landfill) are as follows:

Closed: Thursday, December 25 and Thursday, January 1
Regular Hours: 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily, closed Sundays

We know there is a lot of information to take in over the holiday season, so we put together this page to be your one-stop shop for all the holiday things!

Stay Safe

Real trees are beautiful, fragrant and they save on year-round storage in your home. If you’re purchasing a real tree this year, be fire smart! Almost a third of Christmas tree fires are caused by electrical problems. There are steps you can take to prevent tree fires.

  • Pick a tree whose needles don't fall off when touched.
  • Cut two inches off the trunk base.
  • Keep the tree at least three feet away from heat sources (e.g., fireplace, heat vent).
  • Water your tree daily.
  • Replace broken cords or loose bulb connections.
  • NEVER use lit candles to decorate the tree.
  • Always turn off tree lights before leaving home or going to bed.
  • When removing your tree from your home, do not store the tree against your home or garage, as this poses a fire risk.