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Set Up a Green Bin Program

Food Scraps Recycling

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​No green bin in your building?

If your building doesn't have a green bin program in place, here's what you can do.​

 

 

Set Up a Green Bin Programhttps://metrovancouver.org/services/solid-waste/PublishingImages/_t/setting-up-green-bin-program_jpg.jpgSet Up a Green Bin Program

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Residents

  • Learn about the Organics Disposal Ban.
  • Ask your landlord or property manager to set up food scraps composting in your building.
  • Find out who collects your building's recycling (city or private hauler) and ask what food scraps collection they offer by contacting your municipality.

Property managers

​Develop a food scraps collection plan

A food scraps collection plan identifies:

  • Roles and responsibilities (Who will contact the hauler or city to find out hauling options? Who will make decisions about informing residents?)
  • Timing (When can your building realistically be ready to start a full program? Is it reasonable to start a few floors at a time to build participation?)
  • Communication strategy (Will residents be informed with elevator notices, door-to-door introductions, a lobby meeting? How much follow-up information will be provided after the program is initiated?)

 Related links

 

 

About Food Scraps Recyclinghttps://metrovancouver.org/services/solid-waste/about-food-scraps-recycling, About Food Scraps RecyclingAbout Food Scraps Recycling
Food Scraps Recycling for Residentshttps://metrovancouver.org/foodscraps/, Food Scraps Recycling for ResidentsFood Scraps Recycling for Residents
Refresh Your Recycling Roomhttps://metrovancouver.org/foodscraps/refresh-your-recycling-room, Refresh Your Recycling RoomRefresh Your Recycling Room

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