Organics and Composting

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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.

Green Cart / Organic Waste - acceptable material

This list can be changed at the direction of the Town.

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Free Compost Program

Our compost program keeps waste out of our landfills and can make your garden, and the gardens around Town, even greener!

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.
Application Instructions As top dressing for established lawns, spread evenly, 1/4" to 1/2", in the spring and then water thoroughly Before planting flower beds and vegetable gardens, apply compost within the garden and work into 5-8cm of soil and then water thoroughly 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).

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.

Application Instructions

As top dressing for established lawns, spread evenly, 1/4" to 1/2", in the spring and then water thoroughly
Before planting flower beds and vegetable gardens, apply compost within the garden and work into 5-8cm of soil and then water thoroughly

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).

Compostable Bags

Organics can be placed in compostable bags instead of placed directly into the cart. Certified organic bags are made from food-by-product and break down easily. Biodegradable or plastic bags are not acceptable as they do not break down and will contaminate the composting process.

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Town of Strathmore
General Information
PO BOX 2280
1 Parklane Drive
Strathmore, AB, T1P 1K2
8:30am - 4:30pm
Phone: (403) 934-3133

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