When will Vancouver begin collecting food scraps for composting?
Vancouver recognizes the environmental benefits of food scraps composting and considers diversion of food scraps from landfills to be a waste management priority. In June 2009, Metro Vancouver (Greater Vancouver Regional District) reached an agreement with Fraser Richmond Soil & Fibre Ltd. to compost both food scraps and yard trimmings at a regional facility. With this introduction of food scraps composting capacity for the region, planning for residential collection of food scraps can begin. We anticipate that collecting food scraps with yard trimmings in the yard trimmings cart will be the preferred method of collection from Vancouver residents. However, there is significant work to be completed before the City can begin this collection service. Further, developing and implementing this new program to the City’s Solid Waste Utility customers is subject to Council approval. The City will provide updates to the public as more information becomes available. In the interim, residents sho
