Residential Food Waste Collection Pilot Project

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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.

Consultation has concluded

  • August 17, 2020

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    Notification 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.

  • July 2, 2020

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    City 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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