Organic waste collection in Waterloo, Canada

Green bin usage in the region of Waterloo, Canada amounted to approximately 21,000 metric tons in 2017. This was more than double the volume collected in the previous year. In 2018, collection rates increased further, rising to a record breaking 25,000 metric tons.

Volume of waste collected from green bins in Waterloo, Canada from 2010 to 2018 (in 1,000 metric tons)*

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Release date

October 2019

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Region

Canada

Survey time period

2010 to 2018

Supplementary notes

*According to the Region of Waterloo site, "Green Bin" waste comprises of; - All food scraps including bones, peelings, shells, baking and cooking ingredients, spoiled and raw and cooked food (remove all packaging, stickers) - Small amounts of liquids - no more than one cup per green bin. - Some paper products, such as greasy take-out paper packaging, paper baking cups, shredded paper - Hair, nail clippings, fur, feathers, and wrapped pet waste. Read more about responsible ways to dispose of pet waste. - Houseplants, cut flowers waste, natural greenery from wreaths (remove pots, wire, decorations) - Wooden toothpicks, wooden stir sticks (for stirring coffee) - Cold wood ashes (place in an acceptable liner bag)

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