This fall the Regional District of Nanaimo and its municipal partners are bringing green bin food and kitchen waste collection to single family homes in the region.
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
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
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