Compost Guide

What We Collect and Compost

Village Compost accepts solid non-hazardous domestic, residential, commercial, institutional or industrial organic waste from within the Province of Ontario which includes the following list:

• Leaves, Yard Waste, Brush 40cm & Shorter/5cm & Thinner
• Flowers (Fresh or Dried)
• Fruits & Vegetables
• Grains, Pasta, Bread & Cereal
• Dairy Products ie. Cheese/Yogurt
• Coffee Grounds, Filters & Tea Bags
• Candies, Cookies & Cake
• Baking Ingredients, Herbs & Spices
• Pet Food
• Eggs, Egg Shells
• Paper Drink Trays & Paper Plates
• Meat, Shellfish, Fish Products
• Tissues, Napkins, Soiled Paper Towels (Used Without Cleaning Products)
• Soiled Paper Food Packaging: Fast Food
• Paper Packaging, Ice Cream Boxes, Muffin Paper, Flour or Sugar Bags
• Pizza Boxes, Greasy w. Food Residue
• Household Plants/Soil