Reusable Bags are Waste

by | Sep 23, 2020 | Tips

Using a reusable bag when shopping is great for the environment.  When the bag is no longer useful, it belongs in WASTE.   Please do not place reusable ‘textile’ bags in your compost cart as these do not break down.  This photo was taken at Compost...

Sheep’s Wool?

by | Sep 14, 2020 | Tips

Attention sheep farmers!   Sheep wool goes into WASTE.  While it is organic and will break down over time, the process at the Central Composting Facility is not designed for wool.   Do not place in the compost cart or in commercial compost dumpsters.  Surf the...

Kitty Litter Goes Where?

by | Jul 2, 2020 | Tips

The disposal of kitty litter seems to be a hot debate on social media, but it’s actually quite simple.  All kitty litter (including feces) with the exception of silica-based (pearl type) goes into compost.  Silica kitty litter goes in waste.

Paper Bags

by | Nov 20, 2019 | Tips

Paper bags used by grocery stores and take-out restaurants are now recyclable. This is awesome. However, the best thing for the environment is to use reusable bags when at all possible. Clean kraft paper bags that are 100% paper are recyclable and should be bundled...

Paper Coffee Cups

by | Nov 19, 2019 | Tips

Paper coffee cups are compostable in PEI. It is true there is a very thin polyethylene liner on some cups. This plastic residue and other similar contaminants are screened out during compost production. The paper fibers are excellent sources of carbon (which is...