Winnipeg, MB – Winnipeggers from six different neighbourhoods will start bringing their green carts to the curb this week as the City of Winnipeg kicks off the two-year residential food waste collection pilot.
“As someone who grew up in a family that regularly composted, I’m pleased to see the City’s residential food waste collection pilot project officially begin,” said Mayor Brian Bowman. “A plan for organics is necessary as part of the Climate Action Plan and to meet waste diversion targets. Input obtained from this pilot project will be extremely valuable and I look forward to seeing the results.”
“This first step for the City into food waste collection has been a long time coming,” said Brian Mayes, Chairperson of the Standing Policy Committee on Water and Waste, Riverbank Management and the Environment. “We look forward to hearing feedback from participating residents to help inform our decision on a city-wide program.”
Approximately 4,000 pre-selected, single-family homes across Daniel McIntyre, Inkster Gardens, Linden Woods, Linden Ridge, Mission Gardens, and St. George have been provided the following:
- One 120-litre green cart
- One seven-litre kitchen pail to collect day-to-day food waste in the home
- Samples of compostable liner bags for the kitchen pail
- User guide with detailed information, including a full list of accepted items
- Quick reference guide
- Kitchen pail sticker showing accepted items for quick reference
Food will be collected weekly on the same day as garbage and recycling, and be composted at the Brady Road Resource Management Facility. Collecting and composting food waste diverts waste from the landfill, thereby reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
The pilot project will run through September 2022, during which time the City will conduct public engagement to evaluate the project’s success. Project findings will be provided to Council in 2023. For more information, visit: winnipeg.ca/foodwastecollection.