OUR VISION
Compost Winnipeg will grow a
healthy environmental future by
transforming community waste into a
community resource.
40%
Of Winnipeg’s waste can be composted instead of producing greenhouse gases in our landfills.
42,000
Tonnes of food waste will be diverted each year by Winnipeg’s residential green cart program, thanks to the advocacy of Green Action Centre and many others.
OUR GOALS
Eliminate organic waste and the
associated greenhouse gas
emissions from Winnipeg’s landfills
Organic Waste Diverted
6,312
TONNES
Since 2016
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CO2e Emissions Prevented
5,681
TONNES
Since 2016
Ensure Winnipeg has access to a composting facility that provides a high-quality compost to the community
PROJECT STATUS
We are testing the performance and capacity of small scale composting options for a potential Compost Winnipeg facility.
Help every Winnipegger understand the value of composting and participate in composting programs.
290
BUSINESSES PARTICIPATING IN OUR DIVERSION SERVICE
Help every Winnipegger understand the value of composting and participate in composting programs.
3,022
ATTENDEES AT OUR ANNUAL PUMPKIN DROP SINCE 2021
Help every Winnipegger understand the value of composting and participate in composting programs.
3,839
LETTERS SENT TO CITY COUNCIL IN 2023 TO SUPPORT A RESIDENTIAL GREEN CART PROGRAM
Help every Winnipegger understand the value of composting and participate in composting programs.
19
SCHOOLS PARTICIPATING IN ORGANIC WASTE DIVERSION
Help every Winnipegger understand the value of composting and participate in composting programs.
40,400
SAW OUR SOCIAL MEDIA IN 2023
Provide safe and fulfilling work
opportunities for a diverse and
vibrant community
12
EMPLOYEES
19,500
STAFF HOURS WORKED IN 2023
Maintain financial sustainability by growing an engaged client base.
CLIENT APPROVAL RATING
*97% of residential customers were ‘satisfied’ or ‘very satisfied’ with our service in a 2023 survey with 38% of residents responding
VALUE STATEMENT
Our commitment to an effective, efficient, and collaborative operation requires us to maintain a vibrant organization that contributes to a thriving, inclusive, and local economy.