‘Sign, sign, everywhere a sign’ – Free recycling open for candidates

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 21, 2025.

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com

All those election signs ‘blocking out the scenery’ can be disposed of free of charge at the city’s bulk recycling depot along Kipling Street.

A designated bin will be placed on site marked “Election Signs Only” and will be in place until Oct. 30.

All signs made of corrugated plastic, plastic film or paperboard will be accepted. Any wooden stakes and wire mounts must be removed and discarded in the grey garbage carts before attached signs can be placed in the bin.

City staff say large signs may need to be cut into smaller pieces to fit.

In Alberta, all election signs must be removed within three days after the election. Members of each campaign office are responsible for removing election signs.

Signs, panels, support structures and any tie wiring used to instal and support election signs must be removed.

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