The majority of High River's facilities will be closed for Thanksgiving, but not its new recycling program. High River's first-ever curbside recycling collection is set to take place Monday, Oct. 12, and residents are advised to have their carts out by 7 a.m. Residents are reminded to empty, clean and dry recyclable containers, keep materials loose in their carts and flatten cardboard to no larger than 60 by 60 centimetres. Lids should be removed from glass containers but left on other accepted containers, while garbage and organics must be kept out of recycling carts. The Town's website instructs residents to place their carts at the curb with the wheels facing their homes. Cart lids should be fully closed when placed at the curb, with carts positioned at least three feet away from fences, vehicles, lamp posts and other obstacles. Residents are also reminded to ensure their carts do not block vehicle paths. The pickup will be handled entirely by recycling collection contractors T&T Disposal Services and Miller Waste Systems. Facility closures Related Stories: Dates for new recycling bin pick up in High River and surrounding area High River residents weigh in as new recycling program rolls out Curb side recycling coming to smaller communities in Foothills County Several Town facilities will also be closed on Thanksgiving Monday. Facilities set to be closed include: Town Hall Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Greater Foothills Family Centre Public Works Administration Office Fire and RCMP administration offices Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex High River Recycling Centre Essential services, including the fire department and RCMP, will remain available, and the Town reminds residents they can always call 911 in the event of an emergency.