Alberta
Yard rebates in Calgary
4 programs can pay Calgary residents for yard projects: 4 run by the council or the utilities that serve it. The largest, Calgary YardSmart Rain Barrel Rebate, pays up to $150 per household.
Utility programs only apply to that utility’s customers, so check who supplies your water and power.
Calgary's own programs
Run by the council or by a utility that serves it.
- Open
Calgary Free Mulch at East Calgary Landfill
City of Calgary (Waste & Recycling Services)
Free wood chip mulch, no limit
- Limited funds
Calgary YardSmart Rain Barrel Rebate
City of Calgary (delivered by Green Calgary)
$50 per rain barrel regardless of size, up to 3 barrels per household
Up to $150 per household
- Seasonal
Calgary Branching Out Free Tree Program
City of Calgary (Calgary Parks & Open Spaces)
Free trees for residents to plant on their own property
- Seasonal
Calgary Green Cart Compost Giveaway
City of Calgary (Waste & Recycling Services)
Up to 100 litres of free compost per household
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Source: Sow, “Yard rebates in Calgary, Alberta,” checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/cities/calgary-canada/rebates
Sow is not affiliated with any of these agencies or utilities. Amounts and rules change, often at the start of a fiscal year, so confirm the details on the official page before you start a project. How we research these programs
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