Campbell River Launching Expanded Curbside Organics Collection Program

The City of Campbell River has announced the expansion of its municipal organics curbside collection program.

Campbell River residents who are part of municipal curbside collection can participate in the expanded service by setting out their co-mingled food and yard waste from April 17th, onwards.

The weekly collection routines will remain the same until then. The initiative aims to reduce the amount of food waste that ends up in landfills and, in turn, extend its lifespan.

Food waste makes up approximately 30 percent of the waste that is landfilled at the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre.

As part of a partnership with Comox Strathcona Waste Management and neighbouring communities, the City says it is committed to diverting organic materials from landfills and creating high-quality, nutrient-rich soils for the community.

"As we launch our expanded curbside organics collection program, we encourage all residents to properly prepare their organic waste for pick-up and understand what materials can be included,” said Drew Hadfield, Director of Operations for the City.

“A comprehensive list of food and yard items that are accepted for curbside collection can be found on the City's website alongside all the program information residents may need.”

Under the program, the City says residents should collect kitchen waste using their City provided green kitchen bin, or whatever you have handy. It then goes into a  dedicated securely lidded curbside organics bin.

Yard and organics waste may be placed in the same bin, but any organic waste should, again,  be in a sealed container when placed at the curb to deter wildlife.

The City is also pointing residents to the Campbell River Recycles App, which it says is a useful tool for residents to stay informed about curbside collection updates.

For more information on the organics curbside collection program, visit www.campbellriver.ca/organics.