Accepted Materials
From organic waste and paper products to wood waste and small branches, we’re committed to diverting these materials from landfills and turning them into valuable resources.
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Organic Waste (Compost)
- Post Consumer Food Waste (fruits, vegetables, nuts, meats, grains, dairy and more)
- Paper Products
- Lawn, Garden, and Leaf Waste
- Small Branches, Shrubs and Organic Fibers
- Animal Manure and Bedding
Contaminated products will incur extra costs.
Not accepted in compost:Dog and cat litter, glass, foils, styrofoam or plastics of any kind, e-waste, fire pit ash, sod, oil or oil containers or hazardous waste of any kind, metals of any kind.
Look for these symbols when purchasing a Certified Compostable Liner bag for Organic Waste:
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Dirt, Sod and Slurry
Uncontaminated. Contaminated products will incur extra costs.
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Waste
- Residential Household
- Commercial and Construction
- Couches
- Mattresses
- and more
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Concrete, Sand, Rubble & Rocks
- Uncontaminated
- Rebar (if cut down)
Contaminated products will incur extra costs.
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Wood Waste
- Scrap lumber
- Sawdust
- Pallets
- Branches, shrubs, and trees
Contaminated products will incur extra costs.
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Drywall
Clean and free of glues and paints. Contaminated products will incur extra costs.
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Shingles
Tar paper, tar and nails are accepted. Contaminated products will incur extra costs.
Not accepted:Trash, rubber, metals, plastics, or brick
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Scrap Metal
Ferrous
- Iron and Steel
- Machinery
- Old car parts
Non-Ferrous
- Brass
- Gold
- Nickel
- Tin
- Lead
- Zinc
- Aluminium
- Cast, wires
- Automotive equipment batteries
Contaminated products will incur extra costs.
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Appliances
Tires
Items not accepted at our facility can be taken to the following locations:
Motor Oil: City of Winkler Public Works
Paint: Janzen’s Paint, Rona
Household Batteries: Staples
Lights: Rona
E-Waste: Gateways
Household Blue Box Recycling: Gateways