Alberta
Compost bin and mulch programs in Alberta
7 programs in Alberta pay residents for compost and mulch. 3 list themselves as open now, and the median maximum is $100 per household.
7 programs
- Open
Cochrane Wood Mulch Rebate
Town of Cochrane
50% off the purchase of wood mulch, up to $100
Up to $100 per household
- Open
Calgary Free Mulch at East Calgary Landfill
City of Calgary (Waste & Recycling Services)
Free wood chip mulch, no limit
- Open
Strathcona County Free Mulch and Rural Mulch Delivery
Strathcona County
Free self-serve mulch; rural residents may get a free load delivered
- Limited funds
Medicine Hat Home Composter Rebate
City of Medicine Hat (HAT Smart)
Up to $150 per unit; one per home
Up to $150 per household
- Seasonal
Red Deer Mulch Rebate
City of Red Deer
50% of the cost of mulch, up to $50, credited to your utility account
Up to $50 per household
- Seasonal
Calgary Green Cart Compost Giveaway
City of Calgary (Waste & Recycling Services)
Up to 100 litres of free compost per household
- Seasonal
Edmonton Free Compost Giveaway
City of Edmonton (Waste Services)
Free horticultural compost and mulch while surplus supply lasts
Other Alberta programs
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Source: Sow, “Compost bin and mulch programs in Alberta,” checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/alberta/compost-and-mulch
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