How to sort your waste

Organics

Vegetables, legumes or pulses

This item is organic waste.

Put this item in your organics (green) cart.

Special disposal instructions or restrictions:

• Remove any packaging before placing the item in your green cart.
  
• Reduce odours by lining your organics cart and kitchen container with newspaper, paper bags, or certified compostable bags. Don't put organics in plastic grocery bags.
• Don't put pet waste or diapers in your organics cart. These items belong in the garbage.

Additional information:

• The Region collects unlimited amounts of organic waste from the curb.
  
• If your green cart isn't full by your regular collection day, consider adding yard waste. Check the complete list of acceptable yard waste items.