“Hey, City Hall… This Stinks!”

As the Government Advocacy Committee of the Canadian Condominium Institute – North Alberta Chapter, we’ve been hearing loud and clear from condo owners, boards, and managers: Edmonton’s new multifamily waste collection program is causing major issues at condo sites where the program has been rolled out.

Overflowing bins, garbage-strewn waste areas, illegal dumping, and increased financial burdens on condo corporations are just some of the consequences of the City’s recent rollout. While we support the intent behind the program—reducing landfill waste and creating a more sustainable city—the current implementation is causing real issues for multifamily communities.

In response, our committee has launched a citywide postcard campaign with a message we hope City Hall can’t ignore:

“Hey, City Hall… This Stinks!”

Why We’re Speaking Out

While the intent behind the program—to reduce landfill waste and increase sustainability—is commendable, its current implementation has created serious and unintended consequences for condos and apartment buildings across Edmonton.

Based on experiences our members have shared, many condo corporations are struggling with waste capacity, increased illegal dumping, operational confusion, and rising costs.

For properties with multiple residents using shared bins, the ability to enforce individual compliance is difficult. Unlike single-family homes, multifamily residents can’t easily gauge or limit their individual waste output. As a result, condo boards and managers are often left shouldering the burden, including paying for private waste contractors to manage the excess.

What We’re Asking For

The postcards call on City Council to take four immediate actions:

• Pause further rollout to multifamily buildings until current challenges are addressed.
• Restore interim waste capacity and consider reintroducing roll-off bins.
• Increase pick-up frequency options for buildings struggling with overflow.
• Implement a more gradual reduction of regular waste bin capacity.

These are not unreasonable requests—they are practical, measured steps that would allow for a successful transition without unfairly burdening condo communities.

We believe in Edmonton’s vision for a greener city, but for the program to succeed long term, it must be implemented with fairness, flexibility, and real support for condo communities.

One Small Action. Big Collective Impact.

Change at City Hall doesn’t start with massive protests or complicated bureaucracy—it starts with simple, visible actions from everyday people. Sending a postcard may seem small, but when hundreds arrive on councillors’ desks, it sends a message they can’t ignore.

Across Edmonton, a growing movement of condo residents, board members, and property managers is calling for fair and workable waste solutions. When condo communities come together, our collective voice carries weight, and the Edmonton City Council will see just how serious and widespread this issue is.

We made it easy for you to add your voice because the more postcards we send, the louder our message becomes.

Each postcard includes a pre-written message that clearly outlines the challenges and the practical steps City Council can take to fix them. All you need to do is fill in a few details and drop it in the mail.

Talk to your condo board. Share this with your neighbours. Because when enough people speak up, the decision-makers are forced to listen. Let’s show City Council that Edmonton’s condo community is united—and ready to be heard.

If you have concerns, experiences, or ideas to share, please reach out to us at info@ccinorthalberta.com.

Advocating for Fair, Sustainable Policy

Alongside the postcard campaign, we’ve sent formal letters to every member of City Council outlining the unintended consequences this program is having on our members. We’ve also extended an invitation to meet and discuss practical, workable solutions that better support condo communities.

As the Government Advocacy Committee of CCI North Alberta, our mandate is to represent the interests of the condominium community across the region. We take that responsibility seriously—and we welcome your input.

If you have concerns, experiences, or ideas to share, please reach out to us at info@ccinorthalberta.com.

Each postcard includes a pre-written message that clearly outlines the challenges and the practical steps City Council can take to fix them. All you need to do is fill in a few details and drop it in the mail.

Talk to your condo board. Share this with your neighbours. Because when enough people speak up, the decision-makers are forced to listen. Let’s show City Council that Edmonton’s condo community is united—and ready to be heard.

If you have concerns, experiences, or ideas to share, please reach out to us at info@ccinorthalberta.com.