The Vancouver Landfill has a recycling depot for metals, mattresses, cardboard, paper and tires. The compost, ideal for gardening and landscaping, is made of yard trimmings gathered from the City's collection program. The compost has been used in the redevelopment of Hastings Park and in the landscaping of other parks throughout the city. The compost is also sold publicly, and has been shipped to projects in Nanaimo, Saltspring Island and Bowen Island. The City actively encourages home composting through annual sales of apartment and backyard composters.
Organic material makes up one-third of all household waste in Vancouver.
Composting not only helps reduce landfill-bound waste, but also reduces the cost of municipal collection and disposal. You can send us e-mail .