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You can help protect the long-term sustainability of Banff and Lake Louise by using wildlife-proof waste management systems, leaving no trace, and making simple choices that reduce waste. These seemingly small actions that help care for the wildlife, landscape, and people that call this place home.

A person sitting on a rock on the shore of Lake Agnes with mountains rising up on both sides in Lake Louise.
Friends enjoy hot chocolate on the patio of the Juniper Bistro in Banff National Park during winter.

How-to Reduce Waste

  • Properly dispose of all waste. We have a unique garbage and waste disposal system. Learn more and follow the right steps here: Disposing of Garbage in Banff National Park
  • Follow the zero-waste trail. Find out what goes where here: Banff Zero Waste Trail
  • Borrow a mug. Banff sees thousands of single-use coffee cups disposed on any given weekend. Chose to reuse with this easy program: Banff Borrows
  • Use reusables for takeout. In Banff, restaurants, cafes and bars must provide reusable food ware. It's easy - just ask for reusables!
Two hikers look over a lake while on a hiking trail surrounded by trees at Sunshine Meadows near Banff National Park.Two hikers look over a lake while on a hiking trail surrounded by trees at Sunshine Meadows near Banff National Park.Two hikers look over a lake while on a hiking trail surrounded by trees at Sunshine Meadows near Banff National Park.

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