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250-475-5595
www.saanich.ca
greenergarbage@saanich.ca

: Garbage Cart : Organics : Leaf Collection Recycle

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What type of soiled paper can I add to my
organics recycling? Soiled paper can be added to
your organics recycling as long as it contains no plastic.
Things like napkins, tissues, cardboard and muffin
liners can be added. However, plastic coated paper
(like coffee cups and meat liners) cannot be added. If
you are not sure what you have, try tearing the paper
– plastic coated paper will stretch.
What can I put in my organics recycling cart?
All food (cooked and raw), compostable paper I compost at home, why do I need organics
products and yard trimmings can go into your organics recycling collection? Organics recycling
recycling cart. Refer to the list of accepted and not complements backyard composting by accepting a
accepted items. wider range of food waste that may not be suitable for
backyard composting such as cooked food, meat,
bones, fish, baked goods, food-soiled paper and paper Organics
food packaging.
Recycling
I have a garburator, do I need to collect my
kitchen scraps? Accepted/Not Accepted
If you’ve been using a garburator, now you can put Items
your kitchen scraps to good use by placing them in
your organics recycling cart and help create a YES NO
cleaner, greener and more sustainable community.
Fruit and vegetable scraps Plastic bags and wrap, S
Do I need to line my kitchen container? Food leftovers, plate scrapings Chip and cookie bags
Lining your kitchen container is optional although Meat, fish and bones Pet food bags and other
using newspaper or other paper products is
Dairy products, butter, mayonnaise Butter wrappers
inexpensive and will help absorb moisture to keep
your container clean. Eggshells Bread clips or ties
Bread, cereal, grains Foil wrap, pouches and
Compostable bags are another option (look for the
compostable logo) and available at many local Pasta, pizza Plastic containers and c
retailers. Please remember that biodegradable Food soiled paper towels, paper Make-up remover pads
and/or plastic bags cannot be used. food packaging (cups/plates) swabs and balls
Baked goods, candies Dental floss, rubber ban
Coffee filters and grounds Cigarettes and butts
Nuts and shells Sanitary hygiene produc
Baking ingredients, herbs, spices Diapers, baby wipes
Tea bags Dryer sheets and lint
Solidified fat and grease Vacuum contents and b
Houseplants,cut and dried
Bagged pet feces and pe
flowers
Yard Trimmings
Biodegradabl
(including grass clippings,
or
leaves, prunings, plants and
Plastic Bags
branches)

Organics recycling includes:

 Food leftovers: including meat, fish,
poultry, bones, dairy products, bread,
solidified fats and grease, fruit and
vegetables and plate scrapings.
 Food soiled paper products:
including paper towels and paper
food packaging such as used paper
cups and plates.
 Yard trimmings: including grass
clippings, leaves, prunings, plants and
branches