Approx. 40% of landfill waste is organic material. The problem with this is that once in the landfill this organic waste doesn’t have enough oxygen to compost. Instead, it produces methane – an incredibly potent greenhouse gas.
Whether you’re looking for resources to help you make your own compost or have someone else process it for you, our composting team is here to help make it as easy as possible for you to divert your food waste from the landfill.




Community Centres and Community Gardens around Manitoba have set-up compost sites to divert waste and create organic fertilizer. We’ve compiled a list of drop-off locations.
Community Centres and Community Gardens around Manitoba have set-up compost sites to divert waste and create organic fertilizer. We’ve compiled a list of drop-off locations.

Vermicomposting can be done indoors, making this option particularly appealing for people without yards. You can’t compost quite as much as you would be able to in a backyard bin, but you may be surprised to watch how much your worms eat. The worm castings make for great house plant fertilizer.
Vermicomposting can be done indoors, making this option particularly appealing for people without yards. You can’t compost quite as much as you would be able to in a backyard bin, but you may be surprised to watch how much your worms eat. The worm castings make for great house plant fertilizer.

Backyard composting is a cost effective method that is particularly appealing for gardening, as they’re able to use the finished product as organic fertilizer.
Backyard composting is a cost effective method that is particularly appealing for gardening, as they’re able to use the finished product as organic fertilizer.

There is no registration required with an industry stewardship organization for composting. However, there are multiple good resources available to help you and your community choose the right method for composting.
There is no registration required with an industry stewardship organization for composting. However, there are multiple good resources available to help you and your community choose the right method for composting.




Compost & Waste Reduction Program Coordinator
Green Action Centre