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#HAVE YOU EVER THROWN DOG WASTE IN THE TRASH WITHOUT A BAG UPDATE#

Simply empty the organic contents of the kitchen container into the large green bin for curb-side pickup. Use the small, specially-designed kitchen container to collect organic materials. Just as Ottawa residents separate recyclable materials from their garbage, the Green Bin program makes it easy to separate organics for curb-side pickup. Roughly 45 per cent of Ottawa’s garbage (by weight) is compostable organic material that can be put into the green bin. Diverting residential organic waste away from landfill saves the City millions of dollars by reducing the need for a new landfill site.

Organics recycling is an important part of the City of Ottawa’s long term waste strategy. You can reuse common ones around your home:

Pet waste is also accepted – including dog waste and kitty litter. No need to purchase plastic or compostable bags. Plastic bags can be used as a bagging option for household organics in the green bin. Looking to participate in the Green Bin program now? Contact your property manager for more information or to get started.

#HAVE YOU EVER THROWN DOG WASTE IN THE TRASH WITHOUT A BAG UPDATE#

An update on this, including timelines for implementation, will be made available in early 2023. City staff are working with property owners, managers, and superintendents on a plan to bring green bins to all multi-residential properties. On April 27, 2022, Ottawa City Council approved a mandatory organics diversion program for all multi-residential properties. In addition, diverting organic waste extends the life of the landfill – which saves millions of City dollars. Diverting organic waste from landfill lowers the amount methane – which contributes to greenhouse gases. Using the green bin, along with other recycling efforts, is one of the easiest things people can do to help our environment. Using the Green Bin: It’s in your best interest – environmentally and economically Like all other plastic bags, they are separated from the organic waste and sent to the landfill. Compostable or biodegradable bags have no added benefit because they don’t break down fast enough during processing. You can reuse common ones around your home. However, there is no need to purchase bags for this purpose. Plastic bags of any kind can be used to bag organic waste in the green bin. Can compostable or biodegradable bags be used to bag organic waste? Smaller screened pieces may be recirculated through the process, bigger screened pieces are sent to landfill. Any paper and compostable bags that do not break down are screened from the compost. The paper and compostable bags will begin to break down, along with the food and organic waste, while the material decomposes in the composting tunnels. The plastic bags are then sent to landfill. The organic waste facility has been retrofitted to rip open the plastic bags and separate the organic waste for composting. How are organics in the plastic bags processed?

Newspaper linings in the kitchen counter container.

The plastic bag option is just one of many that are tailored to our residents’ comfort level and interest. No need to purchase plastic or compostable bags. Please note that dog feces must be contained in a sealed, leak-proof bag. Pet waste is also accepted – including dog waste and kitty litter. Using the green bin takes advantage of weekly pickup, while garbage is collected bi-weekly. Plus, your flowerbeds will thank you in the spring. This takes pressure off our waste collection crews throughout the pandemic. Rather than bagging leaves for curbside pick-up, put them in your gardens. Leave your leaves! You can use them as a natural mulch. NOTE: Yard waste cannot be placed in any type of plastic bag including biodegradable or compostable bags. Note: During COVID-19, tissues and paper towels must be placed in a plastic bag to protect waste collection staff from the virus.

Soiled paper towels, napkins and tissues.

Paper coffee cups, plates and muffin wrappers.

Food-soiled pizza boxes only (clean pizza boxes should go in the black bin).

Floor sweepings, vacuum bags and vacuum contents.

Dog feces (must be contained in a sealed, leak-proof bag).

This includes meat and fish, bones, egg shells, mouldy food etc. Not sure about where a material goes? Search the Waste Explorer. All food waste or scraps of any kind belong in your green bin.