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Organics weekly collection begins April 10, 2023. Please have bins to the curbside by 7:00am on your collection day.
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Food
coffee grounds and filters, tea bags
corn cobs and husks
dairy products, egg shells
expired food
meat, fish bones and shells
nuts and shells
plate scrapings
solid fat and grease
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Packaging
certified compostable plates, straws, cutlery and cups
flour and sugar bags
greasy pizza boxes
paper coffee bags and filters
paper cups (incl. coffee cups, no lids)
paper muffin wrappers
paper or cardboard take out containers
paper plates and paper straws
paper towels, tissues and napkins
popcorn bags (microwavable)
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Plants
branches and pruning (less than 15cm diameter & 1M long)
dirt, soil and sod up to 10Kg per week
grass clippings, non-regulated weeds (noxious weeds go in a bag tied closed and put in the garbage)
hanging out door plants (remove from planter)
houseplant clippings and flowers
leaves and yard waste
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Pet Products
bird seed
feathers
hay animal bedding
kitty litter (in a certified compostable bag tightly tied shut)
ONLY CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE PET WASTE BAGS
pet food (not the bag, just the food)
pet fur (in a certified compostable bag tightly tied shut)
pet waste (in a certified compostable bag tightly tied shut)
wood animal bedding
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Natural Fibers
chopsticks
cotton balls
cotton pads
dryer lint
hair
nail clippings
napkins
natural cork
paper towel
Q-tips
sawdust
used tissues
wooden popsicle sticks
wooden toothpicks
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FAQs
What type of bags am I allowed to put in the organics cart?
What happens to my organics after they’re collected?
What organic material is accepted?
What kind of bags should I use for pet waste?
What’s the easiest way to get food scraps from my kitchen to my green bin?
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Last updated: May 6, 2021
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