The new Organics program begins April 17 in Campbell River. This means in addition to your seasonal yard waste, we will begin accepting food waste and yard waste year round as part of the weekly curbside collection program.

Residents of Campbell River that are part of municipal curbside collection are invited to participate in this new combined service and start setting out their co-mingled food and yard waste for curbside collection from April 17 onwards. Please continue with your regular weekly collection routines and do not add food to your yard waste until the week of April 17.

Why are we diverting organic waste?

Food waste accounts for about 30% of waste sent to the Comox Strathcona Waste management (CSWM) regional landfill. By composting organic materials such as food and yard waste, we can extend the lifespan of the regional landfill while creating high-quality, nutrient-rich fertilizer.

See our FAQs below on how to participate in organics curbside collection.

Organics Collection Made Easy: The Campbell River Recycles app is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Sign up for Curbside Collection reminders today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Organics: Curbside Collection for Food and Yard Waste

  • WHAT ORGANIC MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED?

  • WHAT IS NOT ACCEPTED FOR ORGANICS COLLECTION?

  • HOW DO I PACKAGE ORGANIC WASTE FOR COLLECTION?

  • WHEN ARE MY ORGANICS COLLECTED?

  • WHAT TIME DO MY ORGANIC MATERIALS HAVE TO BE OUT ON THE CURB?

  • IS THERE A MAXIMUM SIZE FOR THE ORGANICS CONTAINER?

  • WHAT IF I HAVE TOO MUCH MATERIAL TO FIT INTO A BIN OR BAG?

  • WHAT QUALIFIES AS AN ORGANICS BAG, AND WHY DO THEY NEED TO BE LABELLED AS COMPOSTABLE?

  • WHAT IF I ALREADY COMPOST AT HOME?

  • WHY ARE SOME PAPER AND COTTON PRODUCTS NOT ACCEPTED?

  • HOW DO I LIMIT PEST AND WILDLIFE CONTACT?

The more you know: Community Incentives

Composting – The curbside collection program is great for even the most avid at-home composters. Our Organics initiative collects a broad range of compostable items that cannot be fully composted at home.

Illegal Dumping Dangers – Incorrectly disposed of food and yard waste has a serious impact on our environment and biodiversity conservation. Piles of yard waste attract rats and pests that spread disease, and can be a significant fuel risk for fires if dry. Dumped yard waste can also smother seedlings, carry plant disease, introduce invasive species, and can cause nitrogen deficiencies in the soil that kill native plants. Learn more about Illegal Dumping. 

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