Sitting under our sink is a small beige plastic pail with a lid. This is not just any plastic container.
It's a container for treasure that is destined to become black gold.
- fruit and vegetable peelings
- left over dinner items
- stale bread and food items
- paper towels
- bones
- meat
- shells from seafood and nuts
- plant clippings
- and more
Once picked up by Halton Waste Management, the green waste is turned into rich, dark compost at a central composting facility in Hamilton, Ontario.
Leaves, brush and yard waste are picked up at the curb by Halton Waste Management and are subsequently turned into compost at the
5400 Regional Road 25 in Milton
In 2009, over 30,000 tonnes of yard waste material was collected and composted at the Milton site.
From May 10th to May 15, Halton residents by the thousands visit the Halton Waste Management Site to pick up the compost made from yard waste material, for use in their gardens and landscaping projects.
Those wishing to pick up some compost are asked to bring a non-perishable food item or a cash donation. The food and money raised is donated to food banks throughout Halton region.
In 2009, residents picking up compost donated $12,172 and 7 tonnes of food for this worthy program.
If you would like to pick up some free compost for your garden, you are required to bring your own bags or containers. There is a maximum of 7 bags or containers of compost per household and residents must bring their own shovel to fill their containers.
Call 311 for more information on the Halton Region Compost Giveaway.
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