Food waste drop off stations

Beginning October 15, 2024, residents can bring food waste for composting to convenient locations across Winnipeg.

Keeping food waste out of the landfill by using the drop off stations helps us reduce the impacts of climate change. For every tonne of food waste we keep out of the landfill, we keep two tonnes of CO2 out of the atmosphere.

This program is a partnership with Compost Winnipeg, and is expected to run until a city-wide Green Cart curbside food waste collection program is introduced.

Locations

  • All 4R Winnipeg Depots
    • Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot – 1825 Brady Rd.
    • Pacific 4R Winnipeg Depot – 1120 Pacific Ave.
    • Panet 4R Winnipeg Depot – 429 Panet Rd.
  • Corydon Community Centre – Sir John Franklin site – 1 Sir John Franklin Rd.
  • Garden City Community Centre – 724 Kingsbury Ave.
  • Sturgeon Heights Community Centre – 210 Rita St.
  • River Osborne Community Centre – 101 Pembina Hwy.
  • Lindenwoods Community Centre – 414 Lindenwoods Drive West
  • Glenwood Community Centre – 27 Overton St.
  • Dakota Community Centre – 1188 Dakota St.
  • Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre – 510 King St.
  • Valley Gardens Community Centre – 218 Antrim Rd.
  • South Winnipeg Community Centre – Waverly site – 1885 Chancellor Dr.
  • Roblin Park Community Centre – 640 Pepperloaf Cres.
  • Transcona Collegiate Institute – 1305 Winona St.

We also have a map of food waste drop off stations so you can easily find the one closest to you.

Accepted items

Accepted items include all food scraps, fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, meat, fish, bones, solid fats, baked goods, grains, coffee grounds and filters, tea bags, pet food, as well as food soiled paper products.

Items such as plastic bags, coffee cups, glass, metal, and compostable food containers, cups, straws, and utensils are not accepted.

A full list of accepted items can be found online or you can search for individual items using the Recyclepedia.

Collecting, storing & transporting food waste

Collect your food waste in a small container or kitchen pail. You can line that container with newspaper, a paper bag, or a BPI-certified compostable bag to keep the container clean and easier to transport your local food waste to the drop off station.

If it will be some time before you drop off your food waste or you are noticing odours, you can store your food waste in reusable food storage containers or in a BPI-certified compostable bag in your freezer. Frozen food waste is less messy, less smelly, and easier to take to a drop off location.

Reducing your food waste

The Winnipeg Food Council has tips on reducing the amount of food waste you create. Reducing the amount of food waste you create can save you money and time.

Questions/Concerns

For concerns related to the 4R Winnipeg Depot food waste drop off locations, contact 311.

For concerns about accepted items or community centre food waste drop off locations, contact Compost Winnipeg.

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