Residential Food Waste Collection Pilot Project
The City of Winnipeg (City) began a two-year Residential Food Waste Collection Pilot Project in October 2020. During the pilot, the City is collecting food waste from homes in several areas of Winnipeg. The pilot will divert food waste from the landfill and turn it into compost at the Brady Road Resource Management Facility. The pilot will help us determine how to collect food waste from all homes in Winnipeg and if residents feel it is valuable.
Waste diversion is when our garbage goes somewhere other than the landfill. Diverting waste from the landfill reduces the impact of solid waste on the environment. Food waste (like fruit and vegetable scraps, meat, and bones) is a valuable resource because it can become compost.
The City of Winnipeg (City) began a two-year Residential Food Waste Collection Pilot Project in October 2020. During the pilot, the City is collecting food waste from homes in several areas of Winnipeg. The pilot will divert food waste from the landfill and turn it into compost at the Brady Road Resource Management Facility. The pilot will help us determine how to collect food waste from all homes in Winnipeg and if residents feel it is valuable.
Waste diversion is when our garbage goes somewhere other than the landfill. Diverting waste from the landfill reduces the impact of solid waste on the environment. Food waste (like fruit and vegetable scraps, meat, and bones) is a valuable resource because it can become compost.
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September 12, 2022
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkFinal Collection Day for the City of Winnipeg’s Residential Food Waste Collection Pilot Project
After two years of weekly collection, pilot households will have their final green cart collection the week of September 26-30, 2022. We thank all of you who participated in the pilot project, as well as all other Winnipegger’s who have shown interest in the project.
Pilot households are welcome to keep their green cart for personal use or for a private food waste collection service, such as Compost Winnipeg’s residential service once the pilot project has ended. Green carts may not be used for recycling, garbage or yard waste collection. Any green cart put out for collection by the City of Winnipeg after the pilot project has ended will not be collected.
Participant Survey
To help conclude this initiative, we want to learn about how pilot households’ garbage disposal and food waste habits may have changed during the course of the pilot project. All pilot households received a letter including a card with information on how to complete a short survey. All pilot households are invited to take the survey regardless of how often they used the green cart.
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November 19, 2021
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkYear 1 of the residential food waste collection pilot program concluded last month. Thank you to all who participated in the pilot program. We look forward to your active participation as we enter year 2 of the pilot program.
We also want to thank all those who completed the fall 2021 survey. A few key findings include:
- 84% of respondents found the Organize Your Fridge brochure helpful, while 59% of respondents found the Weekly Meal Plan magnet helpful
- When asked if there was any additional information that could have been included in the User Guide, respondents indicated more clarity around composting food/take-out containers (9 suggestions), followed by information on eliminating nuisances like fruit flies and odors (5 suggestions)
- The majority of respondents (58%) have made changes to reduce food waste over the past year
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May 7, 2021
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe City will be delivering another sample of compostable liner bags to households in fall 2021 for year two of the pilot project. The sample liner bags that households received at the start of the pilot project were expected to last approximately one year, based on an average use of two bags per week. We understand that households have diverse requirements and will use liner bags at different rates. If you run out of liner bags, they can be purchased at most major grocery stores, home and garden centres, and online retailers. Liner bags must be certified BPI compostable. Alternatively, you can line your kitchen pail with a paper bag, newspaper, or simply use it without a liner.
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March 1, 2021
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThank you to all who participated in Phase 2 public engagement during winter 2020. Phase 2 public engagement included a pilot resident survey and online webinars. The Phase 2 Public Engagement Summary is now available and provides an overview of the feedback collected for the project. Please visit the Document Library to view the Phase 2 Public Engagement Summary.
The final phase of public engagement will enable participants to provide feedback at the end of the pilot project on experiences, new issues, and changes in attitudes toward the pilot. Phase 3 is anticipated to begin in summer 2022.
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December 3, 2020
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThank you to all who participated in Phase 1 public engagement during summer 2020. Phase 1 public engagement included a city-wide scientific survey and a pilot participant survey. The Phase 1 Public Engagement Summary is now available and provides an overview of the feedback collected for the project. Please visit the Document Library to view the Phase 1 Public Engagement Summary.
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November 26, 2020
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThank you to all who attended a Residential Food Waste Collection Pilot Project webinar on November 24 and 25, 2020. If you were unable to attend, we encourage you to view the presentation slides in the Document Library.
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November 9, 2020
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkCurbside collection of residential food waste began on October 5, 2020 and has been occurring for approximately one month.
We are now inviting participants to join us in one of four webinars and share their feedback on their initial experiences and the materials included in the welcome package:
- Tuesday, November 24, 2020: 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 24, 2020: 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 25, 2020: 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 25, 2020: 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
The webinars are tailored to pilot participants but are open to any interested Winnipeggers. To register for a webinar, please select your preferred date and time above or call 204-453-2353 ext 4055. Instructions will be sent following registration.
*In-person events were originally planned. Winnipeg has been elevated to Critical (red) in the Province of Manitoba's Pandemic Response System. In response, the City cancelled in-person public engagement events.
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September 14, 2020
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkIn the coming weeks, the City of Winnipeg’s residential food waste collection pilot project will begin for approximately 4,000 households across Winnipeg.
Welcome packages are being delivered this week to those homes that have been selected for the residential food waste collection pilot project. The welcome package includes:
- a 120-litre green cart
- a seven-litre kitchen pail to collect day-to-day food waste in your home
- a sample of compostable kitchen pail liner bags
- participation instructions, including a list of accepted materials
Only those homes that received the welcome package can participate in the pilot project. Participation in the pilot project is completely voluntary.
The City will conduct a few waste audits over the course of the pilot project to see how pilot households are using the program and identify potential issues. The City will also be seeking feedback from pilot households through engagement activities.
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August 17, 2020
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkNotification letters have been sent out, by mail, to homes that have been selected to participate in the Residential Food Waste Collection Pilot Project.
Approximately 4,000 homes from the following five neighbourhoods have been selected to participate:
- Daniel McIntyre
- Inkster Gardens
- Linden Woods/Linden Ridge
- Mission Gardens
- St. George
Only those homes that received the letters can participate in the pilot project. Participation in the pilot project is completely voluntary.
In September, a welcome package will be delivered to those homes that received the letters. The package includes:
- a 120-litre green cart
- a seven-litre kitchen pail to collect day-to-day food waste in your home
- a sample of compostable kitchen pail liner bags
- participation instructions, including a list of accepted materials
Food waste collection will begin the week of October 5, 2020 and continue through September 2022. Green carts should be placed out weekly, on the same day as recycling and garbage.
We will conduct a few waste audits over the course of the pilot project to see how pilot households are using the program and identify potential issues. We will also be seeking feedback from pilot households through engagement activities.
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July 2, 2020
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkCity Council is currently reviewing an update on the development and implementation of the pilot project.
Approximately 4,000 homes from the following five neighbourhoods will be selected to participate:
- Daniel McIntyre
- Inkster Gardens
- Linden Woods/Linden Ridge
- Mission Gardens
- St. George
These neighbourhoods were selected because they reflect the diversity of Winnipeggers and types of homes, and how their waste is collected. Only certain households within these areas will have the opportunity to participate in the pilot. In August 2020, selected households will be notified by letter that they have been selected. Details on how the pilot project will be rolled out and more information on residential food waste collection will be available later this summer.
Public engagement opportunities are planned to start in fall 2020. The public engagement during the pilot project will be used to inform recommendations towards a citywide program. Opportunities include:
- Understanding support, satisfaction, and participation for a potential city-wide program.
- Studying the effectiveness of collection containers, small kitchen pails/liners, promotion and education material, and other supports.
- Identifying other barriers and challenges.
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Videos
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Click here to play video Welcome to the residential food waste collection pilot project
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Click here to play video How to use your green cart Learn how to use your green cart to keep food waste out of the landfill.
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Click here to play video Tips for keeping your green cart clean Learn how to keep your green cart and kitchen pail clean.
Timeline
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Program Planning
Residential Food Waste Collection Pilot Project has finished this stageSpring 2020
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Waste Audit #1
Residential Food Waste Collection Pilot Project has finished this stageJuly-August 2020
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Public Engagement Phase 1
Residential Food Waste Collection Pilot Project has finished this stageSummer - Fall 2020
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Green Carts Delivered and Food Waste Collection Begins
Residential Food Waste Collection Pilot Project has finished this stageSeptember-October 2020
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Public Engagement Phase 2
Residential Food Waste Collection Pilot Project has finished this stageFall 2020 - Winter 2020/21
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Waste Audit #2
Residential Food Waste Collection Pilot Project has finished this stageSummer 2021
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Public Engagement Phase 3
Residential Food Waste Collection Pilot Project has finished this stageSummer - Fall 2022
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Waste Audit #3
Residential Food Waste Collection Pilot Project has finished this stageSummer 2022
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Food Waste Collection Ends
Residential Food Waste Collection Pilot Project is currently at this stageSeptember 2022
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Report to Council
this is an upcoming stage for Residential Food Waste Collection Pilot ProjectSpring 2023
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