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Composting is one of the ways we all can contribute to reducing the need for landfills and preserving our environment. By composting our own household garbage, we can turn kitchen and yard waste into a dark, nutrient-rich earthy-smelling material which can be given back to the earth as an environmentally friendly soil conditioner.
By returning organic matter back to the soil, our plants will grow healthier and we can change this "waste" into a valuable resource for future generations. Make composting a part of your waste reduction routine!
What can you compost? One-third of your household garbage can be composted!
* vegetable cuttings
* fruit peels
* cores and rinds
* coffee grounds
* egg shells
* tea bags
* plant cuttings
* grass trimmings
* leafy vines
For a helpful guide to backyard composting, read Composting, The Natural Choice (7334 kb pdf).
Composters are available at no charge at the following locations:
- Waterloo Landfill, Administration Building, 925 Erb St. W., Gate 1, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Cambridge Landfill, 201 Savage Dr., Monday - Saturday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Elmira Transfer Station, end of Howard Ave., Tuesday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Wilmot, Wellesley and North Dumfries Township offices. Please contact your Township office for details.
* One composting unit per household *
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