Calgary Garbage Day vs Rocky View County Waste Guide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calgary Garbage Day
Easily track your garbage and recycling collection days in Calgary. Receive timely reminders to ensure you never miss a pickup. View your personalized schedule directly within the app.
- Garbage schedules
- Recycling schedules
- Collection reminders
- Personalized schedule view
- Notifications
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Recycling and garbage schedules and reminders for the city of Calgary. View your garbage and recycling schedule and receive collection notifications all from within this app.
Rocky View County Waste Guide
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The waste and recycling guide for Rocky View County. View information on locations, hours, and what's accepted at Transfer Sites, Chuck Wagons, Recycling Depots, and in the Langdon Curbside Collection program. Set up andreceive reminders and notifications within this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Calgary Garbage Day at every 5 weeks against Rocky View County Waste Guide's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Calgary Garbage Day ships an update every 5 weeks, Rocky View County Waste Guide every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calgary Garbage Day | Rocky View County Waste Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (100 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 100 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The City of Calgary | Rocky View County |
Bugs and requests
Calgary Garbage Day
Reported bugs
7 issues- App crashes on iOS 10 and iOS 12
- Notifications delayed or missing entirely
- Address entry screen prevents app access for non-city-pickup users
- Recent update caused crashes, black screens, and non-responsive interface
- Text and address display cut off and illegible
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- Inconsistent notification delivery across different weeks
- Feedback submission blocked when stuck on address screen
Requested features
5 requests- Pickup time window estimates for collection days
- Earlier notification options (2+ days in advance)
- SMS/text message notification option
- Support for older iOS versions (iOS 10, iOS 12)
- Access to waste sorting features without address verification
Rocky View County Waste Guide
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Calgary Garbage Day
No in-app purchases
Rocky View County Waste Guide
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Calgary Garbage Day free?
Is Rocky View County Waste Guide free?
Do Calgary Garbage Day or Rocky View County Waste Guide have ads?
Which is updated more often, Calgary Garbage Day or Rocky View County Waste Guide?
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