Food Waste Collection Pilot Program

The Food Waste Collection Pilot Program was implemented as a step toward achieving one of the priorities set out in the 2023 to 2032 Waste Management Strategy. Diverting food waste from being disposed of in the landfill will help preserve air space in turn extending the life of the landfill and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The pilot program involves nearly 4,000 participating residents located in 15 waste collection routes throughout the city.

In April 2024 one kitchen bucket for collecting food waste items, to empty into the green organics cart, was delivered to the participating residents with detailed instructions and information for the pilot program. The pilot program, which includes the collection of the green organics carts, will continue through December 2024 to evaluate its success.

Engagements include:

Phase 1:

Phase 2:

Phase 3:

December 31, 2024 – Green organics cart collection ends in the Pilot routes

January 6, 2025 – City-wide and Pilot participant final survey opens