Curbside organics collection is every week. Green bins must be less than 16 kg or 35 lbs. Use the My Schedule & Waste Wizard tool to find your collection calendar.
Green Bins: For kitchen scraps, green bins manufactured by Orbis/Norseman must be used. They are sold at the following locations:
- Canadian Tire (2929 Green Rd)
- Home Depot (1-2980 Drinkwater Rd)
Tips to reduce odour
- Be bear aware!
- Empty your kitchen catcher frequently; wash or rinse containers as needed
- Don't leave food waste exposed; keep container lids tightly closed
- Line the bottom of your containers with newspaper or paper towel to absorb moisture
- Freeze meat, fish, poultry or bones and put them in your green bin on your collection day
- Sprinkle a small amount of baking soda, garden lime or vinegar in your containers
- Store your green bin in a secure, cool, ventilated location
- Put your green bin out for collection every week even if it is not full
Acceptable bags
Compostable bags that have one of the following logos are acceptable for curbside collection.
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Yard waste
Yard waste cannot be placed in organics bins. The Municipality does not collect yard waste at this time, but residents can bring yard waste to Bings Creek or Peerless Road Recycling Centres year-round, free of charge.
- Bings Creek Solid Waste Management Complex (3900 Drinkwater Road, Duncan)
- Peerless Road Drop-off Depot (10830 Peerless Road, Ladysmith)
NOTE: Yard waste collection will be included with the new automated curbside service set to begin in early 2025.