Organics Pilot Program
Peel Region is partnering with your building to learn how organics waste collection could work at apartment and condominium buildings.
Your participation will help us plan better across Peel region to benefit our community and environment.
About organics
When organic waste is collected and processed separately, it can be turned into soil for growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
Your building’s pilot
There are 2 organics pilots underway. Depending on your building, you’ll be participating in either one or the other.
You would have recently received information about participating in organics waste collection.
- If you received information about using any type of plastic bag and a separate chute for organics, your building is participating in Pilot 1.
- If you received information about using only the green bags provided to you and your building’s existing garbage chute, your building is participating in Pilot 2.
For details about your building’s pilot, click or tap “Pilot 1” or “Pilot 2”.
How it works
Soon you’ll begin sorting and collecting organics waste separately from garbage and disposing of it down a specific organics chute in your floor’s chute room.
You’ll get a free starter kit that includes:
- A small organics bin.
- Information and tips on how to participate.
Your building’s property management will also share more information during the pilot.
Small organics bin
Your small organics bin makes it easy to sort and dispose of acceptable organic items, including:
- food scraps
- fruits and vegetables
- bones, meat, and fish
- coffee grounds and filters
- paper napkins and paper towels
- loose shredded paper
- cotton balls
- microwave popcorn bags
- house plants (with soil removed)
You can use any plastic bag as a bin liner. Dispose of it down the organics chute only.
How to use your small organics bin
- Use any plastic bag to line your bin.
- Remove all packaging before putting food in the bin.
- Scrape leftover food directly into the bin.
- Consider putting used cooled cooking oil and grease in a sealable bag or freezing it to avoid mess and spills. Never pour oils and grease down the sink drain.
- Clean your bin regularly. It’s dishwasher safe, and you can clean it with mild detergent.
- Shake baking soda on the bottom of your clean bin to reduce stinky smells.
If you have any questions, contact your building’s property manager.
How it works
Soon you’ll begin sorting and collecting organics waste separately from garbage and disposing of it down a specific organics chute in your floor’s chute room.
You’ll get a free starter kit that includes:
- A small organics bin.
- A 6-month supply of green bags (enough for filling 2 bags per week) to line your bin.
- Information and tips on how to participate.
Your building’s property management will also share more information during the pilot.
Small organics bin
Your small organics bin makes it easy to sort and dispose of acceptable organic items, including:
- food scraps
- fruits and vegetables
- bones, meat, and fish
- coffee grounds and filters
- paper napkins and paper towels
- loose shredded paper
- cotton balls
- microwave popcorn bags
- house plants (with soil removed)
How to use your small organics bin
- Use only the green bags provided to you to line your bin.
- Remove all packaging before putting food in it.
- Scrape leftover food directly into it.
- Consider putting used cooking oil and grease (cooled down) in a sealable bag or freezing it to avoid mess and spills. Never pour oils and grease down the sink drain.
- Clean your bin regularly. It’s dishwasher safe, and you can clean it with mild detergent.
- Shake baking soda on the bottom of your clean bin to reduce stinky smells.
If you have any questions, contact your building’s property manager.