The Foothills Regional Landfill and Recovery Centre is working to accommodate the increase in traffic it sees this time of year by extending its hours.

Residential loads of garbage, leaf and yard waste can now be dropped off Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Large commercial loads will not be accepted after 4:30 p.m.

Extended hours are in effect until June 29.

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