Green Bin

Place your green bin at the curb every week on your collection day.

Rules

• Your green bin must be at the curb before 7 a.m. on your collection day.
• Green bins cannot weigh more than 20 kilograms (44 pounds) each.
• Ensure all green bin organic waste is bagged in 100 per cent compostable bags. Any loose organics will not be collected.
• Please remove all tie-downs (i.e. bungee cords) prior to collection.
• In the winter, place your green bin on cleared parts of your driveway. Do not put them on top of snowbanks or icy patches.

Accepted materials

Food waste

• Breads and cereals
• Coffee grounds, filters and tea bags
• Dairy
• Egg shells
• Food scraps
• Fruits and vegetables
• Meat and bones, fish and seafood
• Nuts

Paper products

• Food-soiled cardboard
• Paper drink trays
• Paper plates
• Paper egg cartons
• Microwave popcorn bags
• Muffin wrappers
• Napkins, paper towels and tissues
• Shredded paper

Other compostable items

• Cat litter
• Diapers, menstrual and incontinence products
• Dryer lint
• Fur and hair
• Pet waste
• Plant material
• Sawdust and wood shavings

Items not accepted

• Aluminum foil
• Coffee cups
• Disposable mop sheets
• Plastic bags
• Plastic wrap

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