Working with our waste collection services provider, the Town of Strathmore's residential organic waste, collected from the green carts, is turned into nutrient-rich soil amendment.
Environment Canada has identified organic waste material as making up about 40% of residential waste. The more waste we put in our landfills, the more we contribute to the release of greenhouse gasses and pollution that can leak into ecosystems - harming plants and animals.
You can help reduce the amount of waste that is sent to our landfills by composting. Organic materials such as kitchen scraps and back yard debris contain essential plant nutrients. These can be easily recycled for use as fertilizer and soil amendment – keeping organic material out of our landfills.
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This list can be changed at the direction of the Town. |
BluPlanet - What are the benefits of composting?
Free Compost Program
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How Does It Work? From May 1 - October 31 compost material is available, for Strathmore residents, at the Strathmore recycling facility - 103 Huxted Way. Self load up to 10 gallons of finished compost / day. |
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Application Instructions
Compost must be manufactured to meet stringent government standards designed to protect human health and the environment. As with any soil product, please wear gloves and wash your hands after use. If you suffer from allergies, respiratory conditions, or a compromised immune system, take specific precautions to avoid inhalation of dusts (i.e., wear a dust mask). |
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