Residents will be entered for the chance to win a $500 gift card to a local business of their choice as they complete weekly tasks. (Photo: LNN)

By Christian Oldale

Lethbridge green cart rollout begins with contest for residents

May 15, 2023 | 12:16 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The City of Lethbridge is beginning its collection of green carts and providing residents a chance to win.

As a way to engage and support residents learning about the new curbside organics program, the City is holding a month-long contest.

Residents will be entered to win one of four sustainable weekly prize packs or one of 10 gift cards worth $500 to a Lethbridge business of their choice when they complete a set of tasks.

Mandi Parker, General Manager of the Waste & Environment department said, “This initiative will increase the knowledge about what can and can’t go into the green carts. It also rewards residents who are learning a new way to reduce their household waste.”

She added, “Partnering with the local business community to offer prizes is an added bonus and makes this initiative a real win-win for the community too.”

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Once residents have completed the weekly task, they will be asked to submit proof of completion via the 311 chat function at Lethbridge.ca.

The City has partnered with the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown BRZ to support the contest, which is being funded through existing dollars.

Winners will be contacted directly at the conclusion of the contest in mid-June.

The first city-wide green cart collection starts tomorrow, Tuesday, May 16, with weekly collection until the end of October. They will be collected on different days than the blue and black bins, and residents can find information with the free Lethbridge Loop app.

Read more: Local businesses to partner with City of Lethbridge to promote green cart use