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Together, we can keep methane producing organic waste out of the landfill. We collect a wide variety of organics including meat, bones, dairy, compostable packaging and soiled pizza boxes.

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OUR IMPACT

Since 2016

Over 4,906,000kg of organic waste has been diverted from the landfill.

That’s equal to…

4,415,400 Kg

CO2e Emissions Prevented

73,009

Saplings Grown for 10 Years

1,880,736 L

Gasoline Saved

OUR SERVICE

An easy and affordable way to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions.

Weekly collection or scheduled to your needs — Scheduled collections

Detailed waste diversion reports — Estimated weight data recorded

We can make composting easy with our organic waste collection service. Together we can divert a wide variety of organics such as raw & cooked food scraps, meat & bones, dairy, paper products, and compostable packaging including soiled pizza boxes!

Start diverting over 40% of your waste from the landfill today!

COMPOST GUIDE

Our Compost Guide provides detailed instructions on what goes in and what stays out of our collection bins. The organic waste is processed at a large scale composting site, so we are able to accept a much wider range of materials than the typical backyard compost. Check our guide to learn more.

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Our food store teams have received valuable compost education and logistical advice. Compost Winnipeg has been very adaptable to the needs of our food stores, in addition to being very professional and assisting us with the scheduling of pick-ups. Their team offers a high level of customer service and timely communication. Essential to our environmental governance reporting, they provide weekly reports on waste diversion and impact measurements.

RED RIVER COOP, KELLY ROMAS, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

University of Winnipeg is extremely proud of our partnership with Compost Winnipeg. It is our belief that any organization or business looking to start an organic waste management program would be well-served and satisfied by what Compost Winnipeg offers our community.

UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG, JOSEPH WASYLYCIA-LEIS, CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR

Compost Winnipeg has been integral to ACU improving our waste management practices, increasing our organics diversion from the landfill and reducing our corporate greenhouse gas emissions. The support and tools they provide to get our branches and offices set up for composting are clear and make the process easy for everyone involved. The Compost Winnipeg team responds to inquiries quickly and their customer service is exceptional. I would recommend Compost Winnipeg to any business or homeowner that cares about the environment and wants to divert organic materials from our stressed landfills.

ASSINIBOINE CREDIT UNION, DENNIS CUNNINGHAM, SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALIST

Being able to rely on the timely and efficient organic waste pick-up services from Compost Winnipeg makes it easy for us to practice sustainability and choose green solutions when it comes to waste removal. We strongly recommend Compost Winnipeg to other businesses and organizations looking to make green choices and reduce their environmental impact.

THE BEER CAN, JENNA KHAN, DIRECTOR

The Compost Winnipeg team have been working with the University of Manitoba picking up organic waste for many years, having worked directly with the Office of Sustainability since May of 2019. As the person overseeing the organics program at the University of Manitoba, I can say that Compost Winnipeg has been influential in getting the program off the ground and to where it is today. They have always been great at communicating and service has gone on with no hiccups. They are adaptable, open to change and always willing to go the extra mile. I feel confident in recommending Compost Winnipeg and encourage you to work with this great group of people.

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA, KALE KOSTICK, PROJECTS COORDINATOR

The Manitoba Trucking Association is pleased with the organic waste pickup services provided by Compost Winnipeg, who have been servicing our offices since February 2019. By collecting organic compostable waste from our staff room, they help us better manage our solid waste footprint and contribute to a more environmentally sustainable economy. Their service people are courteous, respectful, and regularly attend to our organic waste pick-up.

MANITOBA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION, TERRY SHAW, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

We have been extremely happy with the service we receive, all of our contact with you, and all of our pickups. We understand that it has been challenging making changes amid COVID-19. Thanks for keeping connected with us!

MELISSA G.

The Manitoba film industry has been relying on the services of Compost Winnipeg for the last few years. As our industry strives to embrace more sustainable practices, Compost Winnipeg has been instrumental in helping us achieve those goals. Compost Winnipeg has provided excellent service, even as our demands get larger, more complicated, and can often change on a day-to-day basis. We sincerely appreciate their flexibility when it comes to adapting to our demanding way of working. Their staff is always friendly, and they respond to last-minute requests quickly. I strongly recommend them to any individual or company considering compost pick-up.

THE PORTER” TV SERIES, PHOEBE CHARD, ASSISTANT LOCATION MANAGER

Our annual showcase was made complete with Compost Winnipeg’s service! Not only were we able to divert food waste and packaging from our bake sale but also the paper raffle tickets at the end of our event. Compost Winnipeg’s timely delivery and reliable collection makes it an obvious choice to use their service again in the future.

WINNIPEG CIRCUS CLUB, PRESIDENT & EVENT COORDINATOR

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