UPDATE

All information on residential food waste collection in communities throughout the Regional District of Nanaimo is now available at our Green Bin Program website, www.beyondcomposting.ca.

NAVIGATION

Introduction On-Line Surveys Pilot Project Guide Acceptable Materials Collection and Schedules Compostable Bags Helpful Hints Frequently Asked Questions Benefits Be Bear Aware Partners and Links Progress Reports - New News Releases Newsletters

Acceptable Compostable Materials

Materials

Acceptable Compostable Materials

Not Acceptable

Food leftovers, plate scrapings Meat, fish, giblets and bones Fruit and vegetable scraps Dairy products, butter, mayonnaise Egg shells Bread, cereal, grains Pasta, pizza Baked goods, candies Soiled paper towels and tissues Soiled paper food packaging Used paper cups and plates Coffee grounds, filters, tea bags Ice cream cartons, milk & cream cartons Baking ingredients, herbs, spices Houseplants, cut and dried flowers Nuts and shells

Plastic bags & wrap, Styrofoam Plastic containers and cutlery Yard and garden waste Foil wrap, pouches and pie plates Metal cans or glass jars Cereal and cracker box liners Chip and cookie bags Pet food bags and other lined bags Make-up remover pads, cotton swabs and balls Butter wrappers (foil) Dental floss, rubber bands Soiled diapers, baby wipes Dryer sheets and lint Cigarettes and butts Vacuum contents and bags Pet feces or litter